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History, Organizational Culture, Structure,
Strategic Priorities and Goals
History
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Established in 1918
by
Presidents from Eight Missouri’s Two-Year Colleges for Women
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Mission
(1) Recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students.
(2) Provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service programming.
Founding Meeting
Senior Hall
Stephens CollegeColumbia, Missouri1918
Founding Corner Stone
Senior Hall, Stephens CollegeColumbia, Missouri
The Idea…..
In 1910 –
Kappa Phi Omicron was established at
Stephens College
From this organization, sprang the idea of establishing one national honor society for all
two-year colleges
The Colleges of the Eight Charter Chapter
ofPhi Theta Kappa
The Colleges of the Eight Charter Chapter
ofPhi Theta Kappa
Central Christian Cottey Hardin Howard-PayneLindenwood Stephens
William Woods
The Model
Missouri Two-Year College Presidents
Desired a Recognition Society
Reflecting the Prestige that
The Phi Beta Kappa Society
Provided Liberal Arts Senior Colleges
The Model
Phi Beta KappaFounded
December 6, 1776 The College of
William & Mary (VA)
The Model
The Missouri Presidents established an honor society with a similar name -
Phi Theta Kappa – Phi Beta Kappa
Guidelines for chartering chapters and selecting student to membership were similar.
The Model
Phi Theta Kappa members were inducted a time of graduation – just like Phi Beta Kappa Members
There were no programs, student officers, or chapter activities
The Model
Phi Theta Kappa membership was restricted to female students
(Chapters located only on Women’s two-year college campuses)
Phi Beta Kappa membership was restricted to male students
(Chapters campuses of Liberal Arts colleges and was originally an exclusive male debating society)
Assignment of Greek Chapter Name
Designations
for the
Eight Charter Chapters
The first eight letters of the Greek Alphabet were placed ina hat and each college president drew from a hat theircollege’s chapter name designation.
Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta
The Alpha chapter name was drawn by the President of? College
Today, chapter name designations continue to follow in sequence of the Greek Alphabet
The Alpha chapter name was originally given to Hardin College, which withdrew after becoming a four-year college. Stephens College petitioned and received from the Grand Council the Alpha chapter name designation.
One Greek Alphabet sequence was inadvertently left out when chapter names were designated.
XXX Alpha Alpha through XXX Alpha Omega
Until 1926,
Phi Theta Kappa
was initially
comprised
exclusively of
females since
chapters were
located only on
women’s two-year
college campuses. Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony
A Constitutional Amendment in 1924Provided for
Establishment of Chapters in Coeducational Institutions
St. Joseph College, Missouri, Became the First Co-educational Institution to Charter a Phi Theta
Kappa Chapter in1926
Beyond Missouri
The First Chapter Established Outside
of Missouri was
Mu Chapter
Miami, OK
1926
First Male National President
John Hill
Mu Chapter
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M1932
The Original membership pin was designed and adopted in 1921.Bordered in pearl, themystic three Greekletters shown througha blue/green shield
Now worn exclusively by
former National & International Officers
The Phi Theta Kappa
Golden Key Membership
pin was adopted in 1930
and is presented to new
members today as a
benefit of membership.
Revision of Membership Pin
Pin Adopted 1921
Adoption of Pocket Watch Key as the Membership Pin Reflects
Male Influence in Higher Education
Official Song
The first version of the Official Song was adopted in 1923
written by the Epsilon Chapter
Cottey College, Nevada, Missouri
The Song was later revised to the current version by request of chapters due to degree of
difficulty to sing.
Phi Theta Kappa
The Shhhh!! Society
Secrets of the Society
Adopted in 1930 (reflected in the Key design)
The Symbolism: Head of Athena – White Rose – Greek Letters – Colors – Oak Leaves – Leaves of Laurel – Black Band – Greek Letters below black band –
Secrets of the Society
Adopted in 1930 (reflected in the Key design)
The Symbolism: Head of Athena – Symbol of Learning White Rose – Purity of Life Greek Letters – Wisdom, Aspiration, Purity Colors – Blue and Gold Oak Leaves – Strength of Character Leaves of Laurel – Achievement and Success Black Band – Secrecy Greek Letters below black band – Light of learning
The Secret Society
Secrecy ceased in 1929 at the request of the American Association of Junior Colleges (AAJC) in order for Phi Theta Kappa to be recognized as the official honor society for all two-year colleges
Males dominated the National Presidency of Phi Theta Kappa following World War II
First Female Elected National President post WWII was in 1982
Lynn Plimpton Beta Tau Chapter
Lees McRae College, NC
Who is this person?
Elected National President in 1930
Elected National Secretary in 1935
(In 1935: 72 Chapters in 20 States)
First Executive Secretary, 1967
First Executive Director, 1977
Margaret James (Mosal)Upsilon Chapter
Whitworth College
Brookhaven, MS
Served Phi Theta Kappa
for 50 years, retired 1985,died in 1987
Margaret James Mosal
Worked on Phi Theta Kappa outof the back of herhusband’s hardwarestore in the squarein Canton, MS until1957, when he died.
Mosal Home Served as Headquarters
Mosal worked out
of her home onEast North Streetin Canton from 1957until 1964
During the 1960s
The explosive expansion of Community and Junior Colleges across the United States took place during this
time; a new community college ground breaking ceremony was taking place nearly ever week. This
growth led to the chartering of more chapters and the need for a national headquarters building.
First National Headquarters1964-1976
Built in 1964, located
on Dobson Street,
around the corner
from the Mosal home
Canton, Mississippi
Late 1960s – 1970s
Phi Theta Kappa established a formal study program for chapters, which led to the first
Honors Institute. The Institute program included cultural tours, distinguished lecturers, and
faculty led seminars focused on the study topic. The first Honors Institute was held at Endicott
College, Beverly, Massachusetts, in 1968 (Phi Theta Kappa’s 50th Anniversary year).
The Institute lasted for two weeks.
Late 1960s – 1970s
Continuing growth of chapters – to more than 400, led to the need for a larger office
facility. A board of Directors was established in 1967 and in 1976 voted to
purchase a new facility in Canton
Second National Headquarters, 1976
Old home economicsand woodshop building of closed Canton public high school Located behind old high school and across the street from the Mosal home on North street in Canton, Mississippi
1977 Headquarters Staff
Mary Lee Eldridge, Bookkeeper
Sara Evans, (Margaret Mosal’s sister)
Margaret Mosal
Tommy L. James, (Margaret Mosal’s
brother)
Louise James, (Margaret Mosal’s
sister in law)
Standing in front of Phi Theta Kappa Hqtrs.
Eldridge, Evans, Mosal, T. James, L. James
1977 Headquarters Staff
Rod Risley joins staff
1974 Texas State President
Resigned Texas Presidency
after being elected
1974-75 National President
Mu Omicron Chapter
San Jacinto College, Texas
Campaign photo for national presidency (Never trust a guy wearing a Moustache… trust me!)
Late 1970’s – 1980’s
First Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship was established in 1975 by Florida Atlantic University
Phi Theta Kappa established an Alumni program in 1977
National Convention attendance in the 1980s averaged 1000 people
Dr. Margaret Mosal
retires in 1985 following
50 years of service
First female to receive AACC Leadership Award
500 Chapters inducted
25,000 members annually
Dr. Margaret Mosal
dies in 1987,
following a
lengthy illness
She is buried in
Canton, Mississippi
Phi Theta KappaInternationalHeadquarters
The Center forExcellence
Jackson, Mississippi
Dedicated in 1997
Phi Theta Kappa Today:
Staff of 70
1200 chapters located in seven sovereign nations
29 Regions led by Regional Coordinators
100,000 new members inducted annually
2,500,000 members inducted since founding
Largest Honor Society in Higher Education
2009
Phi Theta Kappa new member profile:
Average age: 28, Age range: 14-85
70% female, 30% male70% attend college full-time
85% intend to complete a baccalaureate degree
Top Majors: Nursing, Business, EducationHealth-related fields, Liberal Arts Studies
Board of Directors• Mr. Kip Johnson, Chairman
Alumnus RepresentativeNational President 1975-76Wesley College, Dover, DE
• Dr. George Boggs, Vice Chair/Community College Administrator, President AACC
• Mr. Rod A. Risley, Secretary/Executive Director
• Dr. Mary Hood, Regional Coordinator Representative
• Dr. Dan Bailey, Chapter Advisor RepresentativeAshland Comm. College, KY
• Matthew Detweiller, Interim Student Representative Richalnd College, TX
• Vacant, International Honorary Member
Culture and Structure
Culture and Structure
Structure
Staff Listing
Strategic Priorities
Strategic Priorities
Mission
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.
Strategic Priorities
Alpha Project 2000
1. Reaffirm commitment to mission
2. Reaffirm scholarship first
3. Develop strategy for increasing President & Administrator support
4. Develop strategy for Advisor education
5. Promote diversity in membership
Strategic Priorities
Alpha Project 20006. Review recognition programs and increase recognition
opportunities7. Establish benefits for non-transfers8. Use technology to deliver programs and benefits9. Increase scholarship opportunities for transfer and non-
transfer students10. Increase role of alumni in support roles for chapters
and fund-raising.
Strategic Priorities
Staff Strategic Plan 2007
Key Strategic Issues:
1. How can Phi Theta Kappa develop name recognition within and outside of higher education and establish ourselves as an industry leader?
Strategic Priorities
Staff Strategic Plan 2007
Key Strategic Issues:
2. How do we provide all eligible students access to the Phi Theta Kappa Experience?
Strategic Priorities
Staff Strategic Plan 2007
Key Strategic Issues:
3. How can we recruit, educate and retain high quality, dedicated employees and volunteers?
Strategic Priorities
Staff Strategic Plan 2007
Key Strategic Issues:
4. How can Phi Theta Kappa create a consistent, universal, excellent culture?
Strategic Priorities
Staff Strategic Plan 2007
Key Strategic Issues:
5. How can Phi Theta Kappa provide relevant, value-added student and program development for the changing population and education world?
Strategic Priorities
Staff Strategic Plan 2007
Staff Vision of Success
Phi Theta Kappa will be globally recognized as the premier organization honoring scholars and empowering servant leaders.
Goals 2010
Goals 2010
Increase the total number of new members inducted by 5%, an increase of 5,486, for a total of 115,205 inductees in 2010 and increase the average acceptance rate of students eligible for membership by .25% for all chapters.
Goals 2010
Increase Chapter Participation in the Five Star Chapter Development Plan by 15% or 107 chapters (712 to 819).
Increase the number of chapters participating at Level 2 or higher by 5%, or 25 (495 to 520)
Goals 2010
Begin Official Roll-out of CollegeFish.org
Complete roll-out in Mississippi and begin roll-out in five state systems
Have 15% of all inductees reported in 2010 and 10% of partner colleges enrolled
Goals 2010
Increase the number of Senior Colleges designating Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship by 40 for a total of 735.
Increase Senior College subscriptions to CollegeFish by 15%
Goals 2010
Five Star Competitive Edge Program
Enroll 3% or 3,300 new inductees in Competitive Edge with 5% of participants reaching Five Star by year end.
Goals 2010
All Scholarship Applications available for completion and submission online. All-USA Academic Team, Guistwhite, Leaders of Promise, and Lanza.
Hallmark Award entries available for completion and submission online
Goals 2010
Select and begin installation of a new Membership Management System
Continue to improve quality of data-driven decision-making, and data mining principles
Goals 2010
Develop and establish an honor society to serve baccalaureate degree granting community colleges.
Goals 2010
Continue to strengthen and develop the Leadership Council as a core group dedicated to providing quality service to chapter advisors and members
Implement a new website design.