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Page 1: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

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Page 2: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

Your Officer TeamVice President- La’ Sandra Armstrong-TurnerTreasurer- Dylan GriffinRecording Secretary- Ashley CastañedaICC Representative- Kevin LeachPublic Relations- Victor De LoeraPresident- Ben SchumacherAdvisor- Myriam Moody

Page 3: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

What is Phi Theta Kappa?

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is the largest academic honor society. Being in multiple countries and having well over 2 million members, Phi Theta Kappa has become the most prestigious honor society in the world.

Page 4: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.

What is the purpose of Phi Theta Kappa?

Page 5: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

A Phi Theta Kappa Scholar• Is a scholar of largest academic honor society• Is in a global network of fellow scholars• Has access to scholarships for two and four

year colleges

• Has unmatched opportunities

Page 6: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

If Phi Theta Kappa is international, how is it organized?• The chapter level (we are the Alpha Pi

Epsilon Chapter of Southwestern College)

• The district level (we are in the Southeast District)

• The regional level (we are in the Nevada/California Region)

• The international level (we are in Division IV)

Page 7: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

How can we help you be successful in transferring?

• Phi Theta Kappa has websites developed exclusively for their members.

• CollegeFish.org is dedicated to serving as an online resource to promote positive two year completion and transfer pathways, empowering students and the higher education personnel who support them to achieve their goals in a seamless, timely manner.

Page 8: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

How can we help you be successful in transferring?

• More than $37 million in transfer scholarships are made available to Phi Theta Kappa participants at over 700 universities!

• Scholarships are made available year round.

• 24/7 Transfer Help is available!

Page 9: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

Members of Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community College. Santa Fe, NM

Even More Benefits of Membership

Page 10: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

How can we help you become the best scholar?

● Exclusive professional development plan

● Letters of Recommendation from Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters

● Leadership opportunities on the chapter, regional, and international level!

Page 11: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

How can we help you become the best scholar?

● Chapter meetings (2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month)

● Regional meetings (generally two a semester; one district, one with the whole region)

● International conventions (every April)

Page 12: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

How can we help you become the best scholar?

● Multiple Honors Programs

● Honors in Action

● Honors Study Topic

● Honors Institute

Page 13: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

Even MORE benefits!

Page 14: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

Recognition of Scholars

• Golden Key Membership Pin• Membership Certificate• Membership Identification Card• Distinctive Graduation Regalia

Page 15: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

What opportunities we have for youthroughout the year

• Fundraisers

• Service Projects

• Work on the many programs

• Meetings on all levels

• Fellowship activities

Page 16: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

Member of Pi Iota, Shoreline Community College, Seattle, WA

Accept the Invitation

Page 17: Phi Theta Kappa Orientation - Southwestern College · The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose,

Scholars Celebration

Induction Ceremony

• Saturday, September 21• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• L238N/S and L246

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Contact InformationMyriam [email protected]

Ben [email protected]

Next MeetingTuesday September 10th at 11 a.m. Room 343

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