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