1. 2008-2010 ΦΘΚ Honors Study Topic Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges & Consequences By Tonia Love Kentucky Regional Officer 2009-2010
2. Definitions: Paradox - a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true. Affluence –(a) an abundant flow or supply: Profusion. (b) an abundance of property: Wealth.
3. Honors in Action Use of Honors Study Topic International Service Program An example of a paradox of affluence with regards to the International Service Project Using Hallmarks in Honors in Action An example of Honors in Action with a focus on the individual, family and community life.
27. Example Planning-What Can You Do? Your community has a food pantry that services a lot of families in your area. Your community has recently been affected by a severe ice storm or tornado. Your community has a park that may be run down or riddled with litter and graffiti. Your chapter has decided to plant trees to replenish an area devastated by a storm. Your chapter may help an elderly person with household duties they may not be able to do any more.
28. Resources and Contacts http://www.ptk.org/honors/guide Dean of Service Learning, Jennifer Stanford Jennifer.Stanford@ptk.org Dean of Academic Affairs and Honors Programs, Susan Edwards Susan.Edwards@ptk.org Dean of Leadership Development, Monika Byrd Monika.Byrd@ptk.org Kentucky Regional Coordinator, Margo Hamm Margo.Hamm@kctcs.edu
