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Presented By: Monique Dallas & Lana Highfill
2010-11 & 2011-12 Indiana Regional Presidents
What’s in a name?
Wisdom Aspiration Purity
KatharotesPhronimon Thumos
Mission Statement"The 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."
Eligibilityenrolled in a regionally accredited institution
offering an associate degree program have completed at least 12 hours of
coursework that may be applied to an associate degree
have a grade point average of 3.25*receive an invitation to membership from the
chapter at the college where presently enrolled
* or as determined by your chapter
Recognitions
The Golden Key Pin: worn on left side only, on lapel, or if no lapel, above your heart; do not wear on tee shirts
Officer Pins: may be worn on left or right side, if you wear both key pin and officer pin, the officer pin should be worn on the right
Medallions: wear at special occasions only; do not wear with officer pins
Other Pins: do not wear other pins with the key pin; (Five Star pin is worn under key pin; International Convention pin may be worn on the right side Exception!: A United States flag pin may be worn above the key pin
The PlansFor Members:Five Star Competitive Edge
Learn life skills and develop an online portfolio to showcase your accomplishments when transferring, applying for scholarships or starting your career.
For Chapters:Five Star Chapter Development Plan
A blueprint for building and maintaining a successful chapter
Competitive EdgeGet a leg up on the competition for scholarships, transferring and your dream job.
Your college classes are only part of your education. Soft skills - such as communication, professional etiquette, team building
and critical thinking - are just as important and can give you an advantage over others.
The Professional Development Plan Includes: Instructional videos by experts on critical thinking, scholarship
application tips, professional etiquette, overcoming speech anxiety and more
Activities to strengthen soft skills, completed individually or with your chapter
An Online Portfolio, a central location for posting leadership and service experience, awards/honors and photos/videos of accomplishments; share your portfolio with those writing letters of recommendation, potential employers, scholarship providers, college admissions officials and others
A Professional Resume, step-by-step instructions for creating a professional resume
Five Star Chapter Development
The Program: Honors in ActionHonors Study Topic
A timely, interdisciplinary and issue-driven subject chosen to promote discussion and to inspire individual, chapter and regional Honors in Action Projects
Honors Case Study Challenge An academic research competition based on the Honors Study
Topic, includes cash awards and online publication of winning entries, open to individuals and chapters
Honors Institute A five-day summer conference examining the Honors Study
Topic using speaker presentations and small group discussions
Additional ProgramsLeadership Development Studies
A humanities-based course using great works of literature, film, speeches, biographies and experiential learning in the study of leadership
Facebook Leadership Development Study GroupAn online dialogue exploring leadership
topics with interested members, alumni or prospective members
The RecognitionHallmark Awards
Competitive awards recognizing outstanding Honors in Action by individuals, chapters and regions; applications due in February
Nota Bene AnthologyA literary competition for members, includes
cash awards and publication opportunities, submissions due in December
Pinnacle AwardsAn incentive program for chapters focused on
effective member recruitment
Special InitiativesCommunity College Completion Corps
A student-led initiative to raise awareness of the importance of college completion not only for students but for colleges and the communities they serve.
Relay For LifeAn annual fundraising event for the
American Cancer Society in which chapters regularly participate
Scholarship OpportunitiesTransfer Scholarships
Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship
Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise
GEICO Business Student Scholarship
Additional scholarships include, but are not limited to:Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Scholarship Fund,
Jeanette Rankin Foundation, International Scholar Laureate Program, Pearson Prize for Higher Education
Chapter InvolvementChapter MeetingsInduction CeremoniesNew Member OrientationsFaculty & Student AwarenessEvent CommitteesFundraisersFellowship EventsCampus Open HousesCollege & Transfer Fairs Collaboration with other student groupsCollege and Honors in Action Projects
Regions
Regional & International EventsRegional ConventionInternational ConventionHonors Institute Regional Summer PlanningRegional Honors ConferenceSister & Other Regional Events
Indiana Regional Officers
International Officers
Graduating with Honors
Indiana Region Alumni AssociationEligible upon graduation or transfer from
your two-year institution, as a member in good standing
Applications available onlineParticipate with chapter, regional and
international conferences, meetings, and other events
Continue to serve Phi Theta Kappa as an Alumni Association Member or Officer*
*(term of office is 2 years)
Stay Connected!Facebook
Phi Theta Kappa International OfficersAlumni
Twitter@PHITHETAKAPPA@ptkioteam
YouTube Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
ResourcesAll information initially compiled by Jessica
Roberts and modified by Lana HighfillSources include ptk.org and indianaptk.org