With over 200 friends and family in attendance, 141 students from Skyline College, 86 from CSM, and 98 from Cañada College were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for the 2017-18 academic year. Members must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and 12 degree-applicable units. On April 13, Beta Theta Omicron, the Skyline College chapter, hosted the induction ceremony for new members of Phi Theta Kappa from the three SMCCCD colleges. It is a tradition to alternate the induction ceremonies between the three chapters. Skyline College President Regina Stanback Stroud gave the keynote address and commended members on their academic achievement.

Dr. Stanback Stroud encouraged each chapter to tackle important societal issues for their 2018 Honors in Action project on Transformation: Acknowledging, Assessing, and Achieving Change. Professor Paul Spakowsky read the names of new members as each came forward to receive the symbolic candle and flower. Beta Theta Omicron awarded honorary membership to Dr. Stanback Stroud, Stephen Fredricks, Kylin Johnson, and Nadia Tariq for their continued support of Chapter activities. Some of the new Skyline College Phi Theta Kappa members are shown in the photo.

Article by Dr. Christine Case | Photos by Xiaowen Cai and Dr. Christine Case

Skyline College has won four statewide marketing awards, including one first place award, at the Community College Public Relations Organization (CCPRO) Conference. The conference is the annual meeting for marketers and communicators at California’s 114 community colleges and is an opportunity to learn new skills and network with colleagues across the state.

The awards are:

• First Place: Annual Report
• Second Place: Banner/Outdoor Media
• Second Place: Radio PSA or Ad
• Third Place: Note/Card/Invitation

“These awards demonstrate the talent and hard work of our marketing team,” said Cherie Colin, Director of Community Relations & Marketing. “We are immensely proud of this recognition and will continue to create stellar work that clearly, concisely and effectively communicates with our campus and the community.”

The annual report blended graphic design and engaging content seamlessly to tell the story of a year in the life of Skyline College. It has been used as a marketing piece for the outside community and represents a public-facing record of the college’s most impactful and inspiring accomplishments.

Each of the winning marketing pieces connected with the intended audience using vibrant, simple visuals, and clear, engaging text.

Article by Connor Fitzpatrick