The Phi Kappa Phi Foundation Marks 50th Anniversary

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi today marks the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the Phi Kappa Phi Foundation. The Foundation was established in 1969 to help provide financial support for Phi Kappa Phi’s mission of recognizing and promoting academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engaging the community of scholars in service to others. Among other things, the Foundation helps support Society award programs through donations.

Because of the generosity of donors, more than $17 million dollars in awards have been distributed to students, Society members, chapters and institutions around the world. Distributions to date include:

• Fellowships – $14,058,254 has provided funding to first-year graduate students who are pursuing post-baccalaureate degrees.
• Study Abroad Grants – $919,000 has supported undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad.
• Love of Learning Awards – $835,000 has funded post-baccalaureate professional development.
• Literacy Grants – $432,919 has funded ongoing literacy projects or created new initiatives.
• Dissertation Fellowships – $340,000 has supported students in the dissertation writing stage of doctoral study.
• Excellence in Innovation Award – $200,000 has provided funding to colleges and universities for their achievements of innovation in higher education.
• Scholar, Artist and Service Awards – $78,000 has honored individuals who demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and public service.
• Graduate Research Grant Pilot Program – $15,000 has helped members traveling to conduct or present graduate research.
• Other Awards – $204,190

“Phi Kappa Phi has provided me with the opportunity of a lifetime by helping aid the cost of study abroad,” shared award recipient Landry Smith. “As a result of this grant, I will be able to focus more on my academics and the culture of Europe, not the financial strain that the cost of study abroad places on a family. I could not be more grateful for how much Phi Kappa Phi cares for and invests in their scholars.”

To learn more about Phi Kappa Phi’s awards program, visit www.phikappaphi.org/awards.

About Phi Kappa Phi
Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Phi Kappa Phi inducts approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni annually. The Society has chapters on more than 300 select colleges and universities in North America and the Philippines. Membership is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students and 7.5 percent of juniors. Faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction also qualify. The Society’s mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engage the community of scholars in service to others.” For more information, visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org.

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ONE PENNY CAN PAY FOR COLLEGE-MICHELIN LAUNCHES #PENNYFORAFREERIDE

Michelin is offering teen drivers the chance to win a free ride to college — just by checking their car’s tire pressure or tread depth and sharing it on social media.

Teens face a lot of pressure every day, and the pressure of going to college is high on the list ― safe tire pressure and tread depth is not.

So in the new phase of its Beyond the Driving Test program, Michelin will give teen drivers and their parents a #PennyForAFreeRide, teaching them about a serious safety threat and encouraging them to act.

Car crashes remain the No. 1 killer of teens in America, according to analysis by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 738 tire-related deaths occur each year. What’s more, according to 2016 federal data, 457 distracted cell phone deaths occur annually. Of the 2.2 million accidents each year involving teen drivers, nearly 300,000 are related to tire issues like worn treads and over- or under-inflated tires, according to an analysis by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“The statistics are startling — we need to do everything we can to keep our teen drivers safe,” said Alexis Garcin, chairman and president of Michelin North America, Inc. “At Michelin, we know that tires need pressure, not teens. Our goal is to encourage teens to take life-saving action that helps them secure a safe future.”

The cost of college continues to rise. Increased tuition prices force many teens to make education choices based on debt alone. In the last 20 years, college tuition fees at public universities have increased 221%.

During the next year, Michelin’s goal is to help teen drivers with both ― ensuring teens and their families take the necessary actions to stay safe on the road and give one lucky teen a free ride to college.

How to enter
For the chance to win, teen drivers should:

Take a photo or video of themselves doing the “Penny Tread Test” or checking their tire pressure.

Post the image on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, mentioning @MichelinUSA and using #PennyForAFreeRide or upload an entry on our website.

As an incentive, every time someone submits a #PennyForAFreeRide post on social media, Michelin will contribute a penny to a “pocket change” fund, which will provide the grand prize winner some extra cash for school … because we all could use a little “fun money.”

The #PennyForAFreeRide campaign was developed to help young drivers pursue their dreams and remind them to practice safe driving habits.

Beyond the Driving Test, first introduced in 2014 in partnership with Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), set a goal of gaining commitments from all 50 U.S. states to include consistent information about tire safety in new-driver training materials. That milestone was reached in 2017, more than two years ahead of plan. Today, 38 states include life-saving tire-safety information in their training materials for new drivers.

In 2018, Michelin partnered with Vans to create limited-edition Michelin-inspired shoes to challenge teens to prove their #StreetTread. Michelin is proud of that work, but there is still more work to be done to drive awareness about this important topic.

To learn more about critical tire safety checks and the #PennyForAFreeRide contest, visit https://beyondthedrivingtest.com/pennyforafreeride.

About Michelin North America
Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks and motorcycles. The Company has earned a long-standing reputation for building innovative premium tires. In addition to tires, the Company also publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America (www.michelinman.com) employs about 22,700 and operates 19 major manufacturing plants. Forbes magazine has ranked Michelin No. 1 on its annual survey of “Best Large Employers in America” for 2018. Learn more about purpose-driven careers with a purpose-driven company at jobs.michelinman.com.

About Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation of the world’s leading mobility organizations. Founded in 1904, with headquarters in Paris and Geneva, the FIA is a non-profit organization. It brings together 246 Mobility and Sport Clubs from 145 countries on five continents. Its Member Clubs represent over 80 million road users and their families. The FIA promotes safe, sustainable and accessible mobility for all road users around the world.

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Related Links
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CampusReel – The Future of College Search?

People and community define the college experience. Everyone agrees on this, yet college search seems to overlook these important variables – the process is dominated by rankings, test scores, and acceptance rates.

Before CampusReel, it was impossible to understand these less tangible qualities, such as community, vibe and campus atmosphere, without visiting a campus in person. Even if you have the time and money to take a college tour, this too is a marketing opportunity for colleges to put forth their own narratives.

By hosting a growing library of 17,000 student-generated videos from more than 350 colleges and universities, CampusReel is reimagining how students and their families search and apply to schools. CampusReel enables any applicant to deeply experience a college campus and its community from the comfort of their living room. Want to check out gameday at University of Florida, a camping trip at the University of Wyoming, or sit in on a lecture at UCLA? CampusReel has all that content and more. While other platforms rely mostly on data and statistics to describe a college, CampusReel turns current students into storytellers and empowers them to tell their school’s story by crowdsourcing authentic video content.

CampusReel provides its users with what they need and value most – honest and authentic insight into daily life on hundreds of college campuses. The platform also capitalizes on the rapidly growing trend of video consumption. By 2020, 80% of internet consumption is expected to be video – that ratio is likely even steeper for Gen Z college searchers who have grown up with video based sites like YouTube. The company is clearly filling a void in the college search and selection marketplace.

Although CampusReel’s content is student-created, all videos are approved before they are published live on the platform. The company states, “We are a resource for college searchers. CampusReel is not a free-for-all video uploading site. That being said, we encourage any student to upload content that wants to convey important information about their school.”

In addition to serving videos on its own site, CampusReel is also developing a growing number of partner sites who use its API to provide their users with video content.

Mental Illness Diagnoses in College are Increasing in Prevalence

This article is the third in a three-part series sponsored by Alkermes, focused on supporting young adult students and their community as they navigate mental health concerns that can begin in college. Check out parts 1 & 2 in this series for the full picture of potential ways to access support throughout the transition to college and recognize symptoms of mental illness.

Countless challenges accompany the transition to college – new schedules, growing responsibilities and endless pressure can be overwhelming to a young adult on their own for the first time. In such a significant period of change, issues are expected.1 But what if the challenges become unmanageable or the underlying causes are more than typical transition-to-college stressors? What if the symptoms instead point to the onset of a serious mental illness?

College-age students are frequently exposed to circumstances that place them at risk for serious mental illnesses.2 These mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, often appear in a young adult’s early 20s.1,3 By the age of 25, 75% of those who will have a mental health disorder in their life have experienced their first onset.4

Early detection of a mental illness may help reduce the disease’s severity, the persistence of the initial illness and the on-set of any subsequent illnesses5. The sooner one can access support, the more quickly they can develop a care plan and begin treatment. Accessing support as early in a diagnosis as possible is important.1

Managing a mental health diagnosis is a multi-layered and complex process. While each person’s treatment and support plan is different, there are common steps, opportunities and challenges along the way. Here are a few things you may want to consider:

• Find healthcare providers you trust. In any therapeutic relationship, it’s important to build trust through good rapport, shared decision making and mutual respect. Finding a team of healthcare professionals who you trust and who understand your unique situation and can help navigate the twists and turns of the diagnosis and treatment journey is vital.6,7

• Remember, you are not alone. There is an entire community of professionals, advocates and individuals living with mental illness who want to help. There are many places to get started—consider looking into resources from Mental Health America, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) or Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America (SARDAA), among others. Take advantage of these support systems!8

• Do what is most helpful to you. Living with a mental illness is not a one-size-fits-all experience. What works for one person or family might not work for another. Consider support groups, community resources, advocacy events and activities and more, and then choose those things that make you comfortable and help you the most.7,9

• Explore treatment options. Work with your healthcare provider to discuss the best treatment options for your health, condition and lifestyle. There are many different types of treatments for mental illness, depending on the needs of the individual. Speak with your healthcare provider to better understand all available options and remember, each person is unique and may have an individualized care plan.6,8,9

• Continue to seek medical care (even if things feel like they’re improving). Work with your doctor and care team to find what is an appropriate care plan for you and stick with it.6,7

• Keep going. Early identification and appropriate assessments may help to provide students with the services they need and may help students in adjusting to student life.1,10

By accessing support as soon as possible and taking advantage of all available resources, you can work toward your goals or help someone you care about work toward theirs.

If you are concerned, consider reaching out to a trusted medical professional in your area and/or access community resources, such as mental illness screeners, treatment locators and other educational materials, from organization like The Jed Foundation, Mental Health America (MHA) or the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI).

Click HERE for Part 1 and HERE for Part 2 of this series which provide more information on the challenges associated with transitioning to college, how that transition may impact a student’s mental health or signs that might indicate it’s time to seek support.

This is intended as informational only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. 

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2 Blanco C, Okuda M, Wright C, Hasin DS, Grant BF, Liu SM, Olfson M. Mental health of college students and their non-college-attending peers: results from the National Epidemiologic Study on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2008 Dec;65(12):1429-37. doi: 10.1001/archpsyc.65.12.1429.

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5 De Girolamo, G., Dagani, J., Purcell, R., Cocchi, A., & McGorry, P. (2012). Age of onset of mental disorders and use of mental health services: Needs, opportunities and obstacles. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, 21(1), 47-57. doi:10.1017/S2045796011000746

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7 Stevens GL, Dawson G, Zummo J. Clinical benefits and impact of early use of long-acting injectable antipsychotics for schizophrenia. Early Interv Psychiatry. 2016;10(5):365–377. doi:10.1111/eip.12278

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10 Hunt J, Eisenberg D, Kilbourne A. Consequences of Receipt of a Psychiatric Diagnosis for Completion of College. Psychiatric Services. 2010;61(4). doi:10.1176/appi.ps.61.4.399

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