Transcript Good As Gold

Phi Theta Kappa
An Invitation That’s
Good as Gold
Eligibility requirements
• 3.5 Cumulative GPA
• 12 credit hours
• Enrollment in associate degree program
*3.0 Cumulative GPA is needed to retain
membership in Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa
• Recognized as a national organization in
1918
• Largest honor society in higher education
and internationally recognized
– Over 1200 chapters
– Over 2 million members
Beta Beta Psi is the local chapter for
Madison College
Mission
1) To recognize and encourage the
academic achievement of two-year
college students
(2) To provide opportunities for individual
growth and development through
participation in honors, leadership, service
and fellowship programming
Our Projects
• Honors in Action
– No Tech Day
– South Campus-Computer Lab Staffing
• Golden Apple Teaching Award
• College Project
– Commit to Complete
– Mentorship Program
• Trick or Treat for Something Good to Eat
Travel Experience
Member Benefits
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Transfer Scholarships
Leadership Opportunities
Service Opportunities
Fellowship
Stamped Diploma & Transcripts
Graduation Recognition
Enhanced Member Benefits:
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Certificate
Letter of Recognition From Advisor
Gift from Beta Beta Psi
Enhanced Member Banquet
Phi Theta Kappa
Scholarships/Opportunities
• Leaders of Promise
• Guistwhite Scholarships
• All-USA Academic Team
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All State Academic Teams
New Century Scholars
Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Nota Bene
Phi Theta Kappa
Transfer Scholarships
MORE THAN $36 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS
• Wisconsin colleges include
– Silver Lake College
• $1,500 per term
– Marquette University
• $3,000 per year
– St. Norbert College
• $ 5,000-9,500 per year
Why Should I join?
• Being an active member provides opportunities
that you may not otherwise have a chance to
participate in.
• It’s up to you how much time you want to put
into it, but the more you put into it the more you
get out of it.
• Phi Theta Kappa is a great asset for scholarship
applications and resumes!
• Employers look for involvement and leadership
experience.
Leadership Opportunities
• Chapter Officer
• Project Management
• Committee Chairperson
• Presentations
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Event Planning
Teambuilding
Problem Solving
Networking with other Phi Theta Kappa
chapters by attending regional and
national events.
Enhanced Membership Program
This program was revised in 2011 to reward
members for their participation.
• Enhanced membership starts from
orientation/induction and ends at the close of the
semester
• Need at least 30 hours of service
• Participate in 2 Phi Theta Kappa events
• Attend at least one general meeting
(we have one each month; 4 meetings in a semester)
Enhanced Membership Rewards
• A gift each semester you are an enhanced
member:
– 1st semester name plaque
– 2nd semester stole and tassel
– 3rd and beyond-gift card to PTK store
• Enhanced member certificate signed by
chapter president and advisor
• Letter of recommendation from chapter
advisor
• Enhanced member banquet
Golden Opportunity
• One-time Membership Fee of $70 Includes
– International membership fee
– Regional membership fee
– Local membership fee
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Golden Key Membership Pin
Membership Certificate
Membership Identification Card
Phi Theta Kappa Stamp on Your Madison
College Transcripts
Golden Opportunity
• CollegeFish.org – website that helps the
transition to a 4-year college
• Huge scholarship database
• Access to the Phi Theta Kappa website
• Exclusive Phi Theta Kappa discounts from
companies like Dell Computers, Geico,
Avis, and many more!
• Phi Theta Kappa can help you on your
road to success & you can help others in
the process!
You Belong
Accepting the Invitation