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NWTC ’ s Phi Theta Kappa members help create welcoming campus environment
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Thinking about her career goals , NWTC student Ally Thao knows one thing for sure .
“ I only wish to love what I do ,” she said . “ I don ’ t want to reach a point in my life where I have no passion for my profession .”
Also mindful of her personal growth , Thao is taking steps toward selfacceptance . “ I believe that the greatest act of love is learning to love and forgive others ,” she said . “ Without trying to accept and love myself first , how can I ever hope to love those around me ?”
Thao ’ s professional and personal clarity didn ’ t come easily ...
NWTC ’ s Phi Theta Kappa members help create welcoming campus environment
For college students , feeling like you are part of campus life and having a place to be yourself is important . That ’ s what prompted the members of NWTC ’ s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa ( the international honor society of two-year colleges ) to start a new project to understand what makes our students feel like they belong on campus .
The campaign - “ WeBelong at NWTC ” - asks students to share words that make them feel like they belong at the College . Responses have run the gamut from spending time with friends and participating in campus activities to how the instructors teach .
“ The feelings I got when I came to NWTC over a decade ago were progress , inclusion , and belonging ,” said Joey Flaig , president of NWTC ’ s PTK chapter , Beta Nu Theta . “ Those themes are now even stronger than before , and PTK wanted to help build on that momentum to understand what makes students feel safe and welcome .”
PTK presented their idea to NWTC ’ s vice president of Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion , Dr . Sara Lam , for approval . By doing so , they were able to align their goals with existing College efforts and ensure they had leadership approval , which is a requirement for PTK projects ...
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