SMCC Catalog 2013 - 2014 - Southern Maine Community College

The Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa is the honor society of the two-year college. All eligible students receive a letter of invitation
from the College president to join Phi Theta Kappa. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and
encourage academic excellence and scholarship among students. The chapter also provides students with the
opportunity to serve in the community and to develop leadership skills. Many students join not only to
participate in service work and leadership opportunity, but also for the lively fellowship and stimulation of
interest in continuing academic excellence. Chapter members are also eligible for transfer scholarships to fouryear
colleges and universities.
Membership Qualifications
Candidates
Must be matriculated in an associate degree program.
Must have earned a minimum of 12 college-level credits at SMCC.
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50.
To Maintain Membership:
Member must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50.
Student Newspaper & Publications
The Beacon is the official student newspaper of Southern Maine Community College and features college news
as well as features and columns on topics of interest for the student body.
The Writ literary magazine is a publication written and edited by SMCC students featuring works of fiction, nonfiction
and poetry.
Skills-USA
The College sponsors a chapter of Skills-USA, a national organization for students preparing for careers in
technical, skilled and services occupations, including heath occupations. The SMCC chapter competes at the
statewide level and has sent a number of students to the national competition in Kansas City, Missouri.
College Chorus
The SMCC Chorus is open to singers of all abilities and performs a number of times each year, including SMCC’s
graduation ceremony.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
The college offers programs awarding associate in applied science, associate in science, and associate in arts
degrees; and certificate programs. Associate degrees require at least two academic years of study. The
certificate option is offered in selected areas and normally requires one year or less of study. All options may be
taken over extended times beyond one or two years and often through both day and evening courses.
Each program of study is made up of three groups of courses: general education courses that meet specific core
curriculum requirements for that credential and develop communication, analytical and problem solving skills,
increased awareness of the physical and social world and of other cultures; program requirements; and
discipline related courses that support and reinforce the program requirements. Successful completion of all
courses or equivalencies in a curriculum is required for the awarding of an associate degree or certificate from
the College.
Curricula may be modified without notice as adjustments are made in response to occupational needs, industrial
change, and Advisory Committee recommendations that provide the College with contacts in the various fields
of technology to ensure up-to-date programs. Program availability is based upon adequate enrollment and
resources.
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