Phi Theta Kappa An Invitation Thats Good as

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 Psi is the local chapter for Madison College

Mission 1) To recognize and encourage the academic achievement of twoyear 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

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Member Benefits • • • Transfer Scholarships Leadership Opportunities Service Opportunities Fellowship Stamped Diploma & Transcripts Graduation Recognition Enhanced Member Benefits: • • Certificate Letter of Recognition From Advisor Gift from Beta Psi Enhanced Member Banquet

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships/Opportunities • Leaders of Promise • Guistwhite Scholarships • All-USA Academic Team • 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 Opportunities • Chapter Officer • Project Management • Committee Chairperson • Presentations • • 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: – 1 st semester name plaque – 2 nd semester stole and tassel – 3 rd 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 • • Golden Key Membership Pin Membership Certificate Membership Identification Card Phi Theta Kappa Stamp on Your Madison College Transcripts

Golden Opportunity • College. Fish. 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

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