Oct. 29, 2009 – College of DuPage is seeking nominees for the 2010 All-USA Community College Academic Team sponsored by USA TODAY, the American Association of Community Colleges, the Coca-Cola Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. COD will select two nominees to represent the College at the national level. The application deadline is Thursday, Nov. 19, at noon.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of this competition, which has recognized nearly one thousand community college students who excel academically, demonstrate leadership and use their education to better themselves, their school and their community. Among those honored, four COD students have been selected as First Team Winners, the highest accolade possible.
Eligible students who complete the All-USA Community College Academic Team application are also automatically considered as candidates for the Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team and New Century Scholars award. In addition, COD’s two selected nominees are named to the Illinois All-State Academic Team, receive $100, and are invited to attend an awards banquet in Springfield.