Miami Dade Colleges North Campus student leader Carlos M. Acevedo has been elected 2006-2007 Phi Theta Kappa Students International Vice President-Division II of Phi Theta Kappa International. Acevedo won the post last month at the 88th International Convention of Phi Theta Kappa in Seattle, Washington.
“This is of great significance to the college and the North Campus on multiple fronts,” said Dr. José Vicente, North Campus President. “Firstly, he [Acevedo] becomes the first Hispanic from Florida to be elected for this post and, secondly, the last time that MDC had someone elected was 18 years ago, also from the North Campus.” Acevedo, originally from Colombia, received support from other members of the North Campus Mu Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa to prepare for his campaign. During the convention, he delivered a winning speech before 4,000 members of Phi Theta Kappa and dignitaries in Seattle. Acevedo will be featured in USA Today along with Tallahassee Community College student Tycia Foster, the first African American student to be elected as 2006-2007 Phi Theta Kappa Students International President-Division II.
