Announcements

Biennial Convention November 2021

Dr. Eileen Thrower and Dr. Charlotte Swint were the chapters delegates who attend the Biennial Convention in November 2021. Here is a recap of the meeting.
 

The Fall 2021 Scholarship recipients are:

• Sarah Logan
• Joanna Wilder
• Jazmin Townes

Big Creek Mission Fundraiser 

Our STTI Chi Pi chapter was able to donate $3640 to Big Creek Missions near Hyden, KY. As a chapter, we have supported this organization for several years and we are excited to continue this tradition.

Research funding available

As a chapter, we want to support those members who are conducting research and may need assistance with funding their projects. Please complete this application to request funding and Chi Pi leadership will review the application within 30 days. In turn, we would appreciate the applicant’s willingness to create a presentation for Chi Pi members at a future date.

Please email us at chipischolarships@frontier.edu with any questions. 
 

Big Creek Missions

During Frontier's September 2019 faculty Meeting, Frontier faculty raised $1,820 to donate to Big Creek Missions in Hyden, KY.  This amount was matched by our Chi Pi chapter. We were so excited to present Mary Lewis at Big Creek Missions with a check for $3,640! She told us that with this money, the organization will be able to buy enough food to fill seven box trucks.

Membership

Our next membership drive will begin Summer of 2022. Please contact Tanya.Belcheff@frontier.edu with any questions about Chi Pi membership.

The following criteria must have been met at the time we review records (end of June 2021). 

• have completed 1/4 of the nursing curriculum.
• achieve academic excellence.
  • For universities/institutions of higher education that use a 4.0 grade point average system to measure academic achievement, graduate students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5. GPAs should be computed according to the policies of the university. 
• meet the expectation of academic integrity.

Chi Pi Mission/Vision

The mission of Chi Pi, and STTI, is to promote global health and wellness. The mission will be accomplished by supporting the efforts of STTI in promoting, advancing and recognizing nursing excellence through developing nursing scholarship, leadership and service. Chi Pi will achieve this vision as we:

1. Recognize superior achievement.
2. Recognize the development of leadership qualities.
3. Foster high professional standards.
4. Encourage creative work.
5. Strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession.
6. Provide opportunities for service to the community.