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PHI THETA KAPPA
Alpha Rho Eta Chapter
Kishwaukee College - Malta, Illinois
Scholarship Leadership Service Fellowship
"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."
It all started in 1918 at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, and today...Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 2 million members and 1,200 chapters located in all 50 of the United States, U.S. territories, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, United Arab Emirates and Palau.
The innovative programs and services and array of membership benefits offered by Phi Theta Kappa are unequaled among honor societies. Co-curricular programs focus upon the Society's Hallmark of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. It is estimated that 200,000 students participate in Phi Theta Kappa programs each year.
Annually, approximately 100,000 students are inducted into Phi Theta Kappa. To be eligible for membership a student must complete a minimum of twelve hours of associate degree course work and generally earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students must maintain a high academic standing throughout their enrollment in the two-year college, generally a 3.25 GPA.
The average age of a new member is 29, ranging from 18 to 80. Part-time and full-time students are eligible for membership. The average Phi Theta Kappan is enrolled full-time with a GPA of 3.8. The most popular major of Phi Theta Kappans in 2004 was Nursing, followed closely by Education and Business.
Phi Theta Kappa is committed to the elimination of discrimination based on gender, race, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, and cultural and religious backgrounds.
Membership benefits include, but are not limited to: friendship, business networks both on campus and internationally, scholarships, recognition, opportunities to travel, leadership opportunities, service activities, and scholarly fellowship. Graduating Phi Theta Kappans wear the society stole and are identified as members on their diplomas and transcripts.
Phi Theta Kappa is nationally recognized and colleges and universities throughout the United States actively recruit its members. Upon induction, your name is placed in a database, which is provided for all colleges who are interested in recruiting these highly motivated excellent students. Currently forty-eight colleges and universities throughout Illinois offer scholarships that are only available to Phi Theta Kappa members. Phi Theta Kappa also offers scholarships through the All-USA Academic Team and the Guistwhite Scholar Program. A complete listing of all Phi Theta Kappa scholarships is available through the Phi Theta Kappa website.
The international headquarters is the "Center For Excellence"
which is located in Jackson, Mississippi, and operations are
overseen by the society's Executive Director, Mr. Rod A. Risley.
For more information on Phi Theta Kappa, be sure to visit with a
current chapter officer, one of our advisors, and/or the international
headquarter's website at www.ptk.org.
Phi Theta Kappa
Executive Director
Mr. Rod A. Risley
The Center For Excellence
Phi Theta Kappa's
International Headquarters
Jackson, Mississippi
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