Transcript Prospective Member Orientation

Welcome!
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Organization
Chapter Values
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Hallmarks
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History of Phi Theta Kappa
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Scholarship
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Headquarters Division Map
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Leadership
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Rocky Mountain Cascade Region
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Service
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Sigma Zeta Chapter [est. 1968]
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Fellowship
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Benefits of Membership
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Leadership Opportunities
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Qualifications
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5-Star Chapter Development
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Application Process
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Honors in Action / College Project(s)
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Membership Fee
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5-Star Individual Competitive Edge
“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 simulation of interest in continuing academic
excellence.”
• Phi Theta Kappa was established in 1918 by the presidents of the Missouri
Junior Colleges for Women. It is the only internationally acclaimed honor
society serving two-year institutions that offer associate degree programs.
Two-year college presidents and administrators of associate programs in
four-year schools have continually recognized membership in Phi Theta
Kappa as an honor and privilege.
• The Sigma Zeta Chapter began at Lane Community College in May of 1968.
When the Sigma Zeta Chapter began, Lane Community College had less
than 1000 students and the dues were $10.00 for new members and $.25 for
honorary members.
A. Omicron Xi Chapter at the College of Southern Idaho
B. Beta Delta Zeta Chapter at Blue Mountain Community College
C. Alpha Kappa Omicron Chapter at Chemeketa Community
College
N. Beta Gamma Lambda Chapter at Portland Community
College, Rock Creek Campus
O. Alpha Eta Iota Chapter at Portland Community College,
Sylvania Campus
D. Alpha Xi Zeta Chapter at Clackamas Community College
P. Beta Pi Rho Chapter at Portland Community College,
Southeast Center
E. Pi Phi Chapter at Clatsop Community College
Q. Alpha Zeta Pi Chapter at Rogue Community College
F. Alpha Sigma Xi Chapter at Columbia Gorge Community
College
R. Alpha Kappa Phi Chapter at Southwestern Oregon Community
College
G. Beta Lambda Eta Chapter at Heald College-Portland
S. Beta Delta Epsilon Chapter at Tillamook Bay Community
College
H. Beta Lambda Theta at Klamath Community College
I. Sigma Zeta Chapter at Lane Community College
J. Alpha Tau Upsilon Chapter at Linn-Benton Community College
K. Rho Theta Chapter at Mt. Hood Community College
L. Beta Delta Lambda Chapter at Oregon Coast Community
College
M. Beta Epsilon Gamma Chapter at Portland Community
College, Cascade Campus
T. Omicron Phi Chapter at Treasure Valley Community College
U. Alpha Sigma Upsilon Chapter at Umpqua Community College
V. Alpha Chi Eta Chapter at Salt Lake Community College
W. Alpha Phi Chi Chapter at Snow College
X. Alpha Sigma Theta Chapter at Utah Valley University
Y. Beta Sigma Pi Chapter at the College of Western Idaho
• President
• Faculty Advisor
• Vice President
• Admin. Co-Advisor
• Treasurer
• Regional Coordinator
• External Communications Officer
• Internal Communications Officer
• Current Active Team Leaders
• Past Presidents and Officers
• Service Learning Volunteer
• Members Transferring to University
• Occasional ‘drive by’ participant
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The ability to apply for over $37 million in scholarships, which are provided exclusively to
Phi Theta Kappa members. These scholarships are for transfer to more than 600 senior
colleges and universities.
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Free enrollment in the collegefish.org Transfer Database. The database is used by
hundreds of senior colleges and universities to recruit Phi Theta Kappa transfer members.
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Phi Theta Kappa's gold diploma seal affixed to members' diplomas.
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Membership in Phi Theta Kappa noted on college transcripts.
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The prestigious Golden Key membership pin, certificate of membership, and wallet-size
identification card.
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Authority to purchase and wear Phi Theta Kappa's golden monogrammed Honors stole,
cords, and tassel at graduation.
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Access to services, programs, and resources designed specifically for Phi Theta Kappa
members.
Currently enrolled at Lane in
an Associate Degree,
Certificate, or other program
approved for transfer to a 4year institution
Participate only in Chapter
activities of my choice with
no requirements to attend
any activities.
Successfully completed 12
full-time credits or 18
part-time credits
Understand that I must
meet the standards and
pay one-time dues of $90
Accumulative grade point
average of 3.25 or higher
Possess selfmotivation and dedication
to academic excellence.
$90 fee Breakdown
$25
$10
$55
Headquarters
Regional
Chapter
Scholarship
Leadership
Service
Fellowship
Committee Leaders Needed for the following projects!!!
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SOLVe Semi-Annual Service Project
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Campus Beautification and Adopt-A-Road 30th Avenue Clean-up (service) project
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Fellowship Event Coordinator(s)
• Car Smash (Fundraiser) Coordinator
• Fish Pond Volunteer Coordinator (Fundraiser)
• Better World Books Coordinator (Fundraiser)
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Research Committee Coordinator (Study Topic, HiA, and College Project)
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Lane Preview Night (Recruiting and High School Outreach)
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Service Project Volunteer Coordinator (Cap’n..)
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Phi Theta Kappa chapters have five levels of engagement that progress from
local, campus involvement to regional involvement to international
involvement.
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The Chapter 5-Star Development Plan acts as a road map to take chapters
through these various levels.
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Participation encourages excellence and recognizes progress in the attainment
of goals set by the chapter.
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Benefits to participation: enhancing relationship with college administration by
being active on campus, educate members on importance of deadlines and
organizational skills, gaining recognition at Annual Regional and International
Conference
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Honors in Action encompasses in-depth scholarly research in relation to the honors
study topic and then applying that research to real-world problem solving via a final
project.
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Goals: to foster a stimulating environment for intellectual growth and challenge, and
create opportunities for leadership and learning as leaders through service and
advocacy.
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The final project should aim to make lasting improvements to both your local campus
and society.
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The Honors Study Topic is what this whole process revolves around. The topic
changes every two (2) years so it will always be timely and relevant to the human
experience in a global context.
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This year’s topic is “The Culture of Competition.”
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Part of 5-Star Chapter Development.
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Project is designed to help the chapter gain administrative support.
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How? Be reaching out to college administration and assisting/completing any project
that supports your college.
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Will include all we’ve done in our end of year Hallmark Awards.
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Designed to offer support to students as they go on to transfer to University to get
Bachelor’s Degrees.
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Helps you find hundreds of scholarships perfect for you—personalized just for your
interests.
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Gives you deadline reminders, application tips and early notification on several
scholarships.
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Brings together community college students, admission counselors, advisors,
administrators and scholarship partners – all on one site.
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Please feel free to ask us anything!