WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE HONOR SOCIETY

Fall Term began with MHCC students having to relearn the locations of many offices due to the launch of the student Hub, but that’s only one of the major changes this fall for Rho Theta, Mt. Hood’s honor student association.

Longtime adviser Beth Sammons decided to give up her post, due to other duties and interests and a desire to let other staff or faculty members have the opportunity to impact students. Student Life leaders Doctor Abio Ayeliya and Rozia Lethe are filling in as interim advisers while a search for a full-time replacement goes on.

Another area in which Rho Theta has a need is in student officers. Currently the group has but one officer, Danielle Whitlock, who serves as president. In light of this, the group has determined to use this term to rebuild and complete the projects which are already in progress, one of which is the Potty Project – turning the women’s bathroom behind the cosmetology department into a general-user bathroom.

This project is set to be completed prior to December.

At its core, Rho Theta is an honors program that celebrates student’s academic achievements.

While there is no time commitment involved in being a member, there is certainly plenty to do. Rho Theta does various projects over time. Another current one is an Honors in Action project, the focus of which is how social media affects people’s ability to make relationships.

What are the perks of Rho Theta? Members receive recognition at commencement, have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, the opportunity to give back to the community, and the ability to make a difference in the world. 

In addition, there is the opportunity to become an officer. The duties of an officer require two-three office hours a week, involvement in chapter activities, and participating in other chapter functions. There are different positions with other duties, as well. Officers are compensated with tuition waivers.

Students interested in joining the honors society can find Rho Theta on the college website: From the home page, hover over Student Life, then click on Rho Theta.

If you wish to visit the Rho Theta office, simply go to the Student Union and ask for Doctor Ayeliya or email him at [email protected].