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Phi Theta Kappa MissionPhi Theta Kappa MissionThe purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be 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.
Overview• Phi Theta Kappa’s purpose is to first and foremost
recognize scholarly achievement among two-year college students. In addition to this, members have opportunities for personal growth through involvement in a variety of programs centered on the Society Hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. Many Phi Theta Kappa programs also promote civic engagement, by encouraging participants to think of chapter programming in terms of its impact on the college campus and in the community.
Civic Engagement
• The civic engagement initiative of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is not a program, as chapters are not required to enroll or participate in particular events. Rather, it is a way of framing Phi Theta Kappa’s programs - an umbrella under which many Phi Theta Kappa programs fall.
Civic Engagement• Related programs include:
– International Service Program – Relay for Life– Community College Readership Program– Voice Your Vote– Project Graduation– Case Study Challenge– Peace Corps opportunities.
• Visit civicengagement.ptk.org/
Recognitions Programs• Pinnacle Scholarship Award Program
– The Pinnacle Award recognizes Phi Theta Kappa chapters and regions for successfully enhancing their recruitment and orientation strategies, as measured by the number of new members reported to Headquarters in a given year.
– Chapters will earn up to five scholarships of $45 each (covering International fees), based on increasing membership over the previous year in 5 percent increments. Regions that attain Pinnacle status will receive a $500 stipend
• Nota Bene– Phi Theta Kappa’s honors anthology recognizes outstanding writing
of Phi Theta Kappa members and demonstrates to the literary public the academic excellence and commitment to scholarship found at two-year colleges
• Hallmarks Awards Program
– Recognizes chapter excellence bases on participation in Phi Theta Kappa projects and programs
• Five Star Chapter Development
– A step-by-step guide to facilitate chapter development
Recognitions Programs
Hallmark Awards Program
Hallmarks• Phi Theta Kappa is based on the
hallmarks of:
• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service
• Fellowship
Scholarship Hallmark
• Programs primarily focus on educating chapter members, other chapters, the college’s student body and the community about important issues raised by the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Study Topic. Chapter programming related to the Scholarship Hallmark should also recognize and encourage the academic achievements of members, students and faculty.
Scholarship HallmarkScholarship Hallmark• Primary- Honors Study Topic
– The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences
• Secondary – Recognize scholarship– Mentor– Tutor
Leadership Hallmark• Programs encourage chapters and members to
assume roles as leaders in their chapters, colleges, and communities as well as on regional and/or international levels of the Society. In addition to assuming leadership positions, chapters are encouraged to foster the development of leadership skills among others through their programming.
Fellowship Hallmark
• Phi Theta Kappa is truly a fellowship of scholars. As such, the hallmark of Fellowship is an intrinsic part of all Society programs. Chapters promote development among inactive chapters, facilitate communication between chapters and offer a balance of social and scholarly events.
Service Hallmark• Chapter initiatives related to the Service
Hallmark should be primarily focused on the International Service Program Other Service Hallmark activities include both service to the college and community outside the scope of the International Service Program, and activities that stress to others the value of and need for providing service.
International Service Program• Primary-The current program is Operation
Green: Improving Our Communities, a partnership with Keep America Beautiful. Ideas for project implementation can be found in the 2008-2010 International Service Program Guide included in the Chapter Resource Packet and available online at www.ptk.org/service.
Operation Green Focus Areas
• Education & Raising Awareness
• Recycling• Beautification• Clean Communities
– Be sure to fill out the chapter enrollment form and report your chapter success!
Five Star Chapter Five Star Chapter Development ProgramDevelopment Program
What is the Five Star Chapter Development Program?
• Mission Statement
• Program Recognition– Local– Regional– International
One Star Level
• Officers/Advisor(s) review the Five Star Program requirements, determine a goal, and submit the Chapter Update Form online.
• Chapter sets a goal for membership recruitment and develops strategies to meet this goal.
One Star Level (cont.)
• Visibility Strategies: – Distributing Faculty Awareness Flyers – Posting Membership Benefits Brochures or
Posters around campus – Participating in “Phi Theta Kappa Week” in
November – Sending a press release on new inductees
One Star Level (cont.)
• Set up information on PAM (Personal Assistant Manager for Advisors).
• Send Invitation letters.
One Star Level (cont.)
• Membership Promotion Strategies: – Calling eligible students – Sending them a reminder email with link to
Phi Theta Kappa Member Benefits Brochure– Allowing online membership acceptance – Holding more than one informational meeting
One Star Level (cont.)
• Hold One Induction Ceremony
• Your chapter submits new officer names and addresses in PAM.
• Your chapter advisor and chapter president each have the 2008-2010 Honors Program Guide
One Star Level (cont.)
• New Member, Officer, & Advisor Orientations
• Meetings once each month.
• Submit Chapter Annual Report to Headquarters.
One Star Level (cont.)
• Chapter bylaws approved and are on file at Headquarters.
• Five Star Chapter Update Forms submitted online by May 31, September 30, and December 31.
Two Star Level
• Meetings twice each month.
• Conducts at least two membership recruitment campaigns during the year
• Separate enrollment period in PAM at the beginning of each membership recruitment campaign.
Two Star Level (cont.)
• At least two chapter members research one issue/study question of the Honors Program Guide
• Advisor(s)/officers meet with college Administrator
Three Star Level
• Plan an Honors in Action project
• Map out the specific leadership roles and actions the project requires.
• Determine the expert resources for the greatest impact.
Three Star Level (cont.)
• Work with another campus or community organization to implement the Honors in Action project.
• Publish a newsletter OR maintains a website OR submits chapter news to a publication.
Three Star Level (cont.)
• Chapter implements a College Project
• Chapter chronicles its activities– Keep an Honors in Action journal– Maintain meeting minutes and/or newsletters– Save copies of Hallmark Awards entries
• Attendance at one official regional meeting*
• Regional Leadership Role: – Campaigns for regional office
– Hosts/assumes leadership role at regional meeting
– Participates in Regional Honors in Action project
– Collaborates with at least two chapters for an activity or event (online or in person)
Four Star Level
Four Star Level (cont.)
• Chapter shares their Honors in Action research with the campus or community
• Chapter enters at least one category in their regional awards program.
Five Star Level
• Hallmark Awards Program—Chapter enters all chapter categories and at least one individual category
• Chapter participation of one: – International Convention – International Honors Institute – Entire Honors Seminar Series
Resources
• Honors Program Guide (available online at www.ptk.org/honors/guide).
• College Project Ideas: http://www.ptk.org/fivestar/five-star-program-resources/college-project-ideas/#more-8)
Who to contact when you have questions
• Your chapter officers/ advisor(s)
• Your regional officers
• Your regional coordinator:– Margo Hamm, [email protected] or @
606-759-7141 ext. 66125
• Headquarters:– 1-800-946-9996
