May 2, 2011 - Albany Technical College will hold its winter induction ceremony for the National Technical Honors Society (NTHS) at 6pm, May 3, 2011, in the Kirkland Conference Center.
NTHS is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement and technical education. The organization also offers scholarships every year to its members.
Tuesday night, Albany Tech will induct over 42 students into the College’s NTHS chapter. Keynote speaker for the evening ceremony will be Charlene Duncan, Albany Tech Early Childhood Care and Education instructor and Albany Tech’s 2011 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year winner.
Students eligible for induction into the NTHS must be enrolled at Albany Tech; must have completed two consecutive quarters of coursework, a minimum of 24 credit hours; must have at least a 3.5 GPA overall and must have made no lower than a B on any course exam. Eligible students must also exemplify the personal qualities of an honor student: safety conscious; working well with others; dependable; trustworthy; responsible; honest; takes pride in work; exhibits good citizenship; and makes a neat and clean appearance. In addition, the student must be recommended by his/her advisor and must maintain the required grade average to remain a member of NTHS.
For more information about the National Technical Honors Society, visit www.nths.org.