Phi Theta Kappa Welcome Orientation

Phi Theta Kappa Welcome Orientation

Phi Theta Kappa Overview International Honor Society for community college students Society recognizes academic achievements and encourages scholarship of its members Community of scholars who contribute their own unique and diverse life experiences Over 100,000 students inducted each year

Phi Theta Kappa History Founded in 1918 by two-year college presidents in Missouri Organizers sought to recognize scholastic excellence and establish a common purpose and standards for honors organizations Society modeled after senior honor society, Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa - Meaning Phi Theta Kappa is taken from the initial letters of three Greek words meaning: Wisdom Aspiration Purity

Phi Theta Kappa Structure Local Local chapter = Mt. San Jacinto College Beta Delta Omega Regional 29 Regions in the United States Region - California International 1200 chapters located in all 50 states, Canada, Germany, British Virgin Islands, and the Pacific Rim Over 2 million members

Mission Statement Phi Theta Kappa's mission is two-fold: 1) Recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students 2) Provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in the hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa: scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship.

Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa SCHOLARSHIP Honors Study Topic Tutoring, mentoring Recognizing scholarship of students and faculty LEADERSHIP Leadership roles on campus, in the community, and within Phi Theta Kappa

Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa SERVICE Activities that serve members in need in our community Activities that promote a dedication to community service in our members and the students at MSJC FELLOWSHIP Activities that reach out to members of the campus and community Activities that promote regional and international fellowship

Chapter Organization Faculty Advisors Nick Reeves Ketmani Kouanchao Support Specialist Sandi Uhrig Officers Members

Chapter Meetings Chapter goals, schedule, events, and committees determined at meetings Meeting dates set by officers and advisor Active participation in chapter meetings and events encouraged but not required All members, not just officers, may participate in chapter planning meetings

Membership Benefits Transfer scholarships exceeding $36 million Scholarships offered by over 600 senior colleges and universities designated exclusively for members of Phi Theta Kappa All-USA Academic Team Coca-Cola Scholarship New Century Scholar National Dean s List Scholarships Guistwhite Scholarships Leaders of Promise Scholarships Honors Institute Scholarships

CollegeFish Scholarship and Transfer School Service

Membership Benefits Automatic inclusion in the National Dean s List publication of college honors students Letter of recommendation to a potential employer Letter of recommendation to a college admissions counselor or scholarship official Press release announcing your membership sent to a newspaper of your choice Opportunity to be published in Nota Bene Wearing the Phi Theta Kappa regalia at graduation

Five Star Competitive Edge Professional Development Service

Member Discounts Dell Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury T-Mobile Kaplan Test Prep The Princeton Review Best Western monstertrak.com Avis USA Today

Eligibility Requirements Enrolled in a regionally accredited institution like MSJC offering an associate degree program Completed at least 12 units of coursework leading to an associate degree program (part-time students may be eligible) Obtained a 3.5 Grade Point Average at time of application

Membership Fees and Responsibilities Membership fee = $79.00 One-time payment for lifetime membership in Phi Theta Kappa $45 to Phi Theta Kappa International $5 to Phi Theta Kappa Regional $29 to Beta Delta Omega Chapter Members are not required to participate in local chapter meetings or events to receive all of the benefits described previously However, active participation in our local chapter events can be included in future scholarship and transfer applications as an example of how you participated in the college community

Officer Positions Officers are active members that plan, organize, and execute chapter events with the help of the Faculty Advisors. Officers develop professional skills and have the opportunity to travel to local conferences. Officer elections are held once a year in early May. We encourage all Phi Theta Kappa members to run for office and vote!

Important Dates Weekly Meetings 5:00 6:00 p.m. Thursdays Rooom 1111 (SJC) and LRC 851 (MVC) 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Friday (once a month) Rooom 1111 (SJC) and LRC 851 (MVC) Meetings are tele-linked

Fall 2012 Semester Events Campus Blood Drives during the SGA Club Rush BBQs 8/28 and 8/30 New Member Orientations 9/24 to 9/26 Fall Induction Ceremony San Jacinto Campus Theater, Sunday December 2 nd Regional Leadership Conference Double Tree in San Diego, October 12 th and 13 th Komen Race for the Cure Promenade Mall in Temecula. Sunday October 21st PTK Founder s Day - Face Painting and Parade Monday November 19 th, 10AM to 1PM Holiday Food and Toy Drive Collecting donations during the last month of the semester Assembling gift packages and delivering on Friday 12/21

Officer Training

Disneyland Fellowship

Holiday Food and Toy Drive

Induction Ceremony

Induction Ceremony

Graduation

Graduation

Contact Information Nick Reeves, Phi Theta Kappa Advisor nreeves@msjc.edu (951-639-5735) Ketmani Kouanchao, Phi Theta Kappa Advisor kkouanchao@msjc.edu (951-487-3290) Sandi Uhrig, Support Specialist 1499 N. State Street, San Jacinto, CA 92583 suhrig@msjc.edu (951-487-3276) Phi Theta Kappa Online www.ptk.org (international honors society site) www.msjc.edu/ptk (MSJC chapter site)