Phi Theta Kappa

1. Phi Theta Kappa Carolinas Region

2. Regional Officers George Cherry, Jr. Vice President of North Carolina Vice President of Scholarship Beta Nu Upsilon Pitt Community College Stephanie Hable Carolinas Region President Treasurer & VP of HIA Alpha Epsilon Omicron Trident Technical College Hailé Murray Carolinas Region Secretary Vice President of Service Alpha Chi Sigma Cape Fear Community College Jason Hanson Vice President of South Carolina Vice President of Leadership Alpha Nu Sigma Horry-Georgetown Technical College

3. 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.” • Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is two-fold: • Recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students; and, • Provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming. "Our mission begins at Recognition, but unlike other honor societies, it does not end there." – Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO

4. Facts

5. Four hallmarks of phi theta kappa Scholarship Leadership Service Fellowship • Honors in Action • GPA to join is 3.0* • 12 credit hours completed toward program of study *Membership eligibility must be clearly stated in the chapter’s Bylaws. • Leadership development/ Leadership styles • Competitive Edge • Leadership roles: • Committee chair • Chapter officer • Regional Officer • International Officer • Develop into Servant Leaders • Volunteer in community with your chapter • Honors in Action • Regional Service Project • College Project • Connecting with one another • Building relationships • Communication Styles • Regional events • International events

6. sHOW ME THE MONEY! • The Joan Keller Scholarship • “Papa” John Sharpe Scholarship • Fall Common Application for transfer scholarships opens on 9/15. Check scholarships.ptk.org for updates • CollegeFish • $37 million + in transfer scholarship

7. “Get in the know” Carolinas Region

8. Questions?! • Reach out to us! We are here for YOU to SUCCEED!! • Stephanie Hable, Regional President (shableptk@gmail.com) • George Cherry, Jr., Vice President of NC (gcherry242@my.pittcc.edu) • Jason Hanson, Vice President of SC (jphansonptk@gmail.com) • Haile Murray, Regional Secretary (hmurrayptk@gmail.com) • Beth Carraway, Regional Coordinator

9. Five Star Chapter Plan Created by: #cross18 Carolinas Region 2018-19

10. Levels • Recognize academic excellence, establish chapter foundations • Establish chapter leadership and chapter engagement in HIA • Develop an Honors in Action project and a College Project • Increased presence on Campus and increased engagement in the Region • Involvement in International activities or events

11. Five Star Chapter Plan Reporting #reference

12. Questions?? • Stephanie Hable, Carolinas Region President (shableptk@gmail.com) • George Cherry, Jr., Vice President of NC (gcherry242@my.pittcc.edu) • Jason Hanson, Vice President of SC (jphansonptk@gmail.com) • Haile Murray, Carolinas Region Secretary (hmurrayptk@gmail.com) • Beth Carraway, Regional Coordinator (Beth.Carraway@hgtc.edu)

13. Honors Study Topic 2018-2019

14. Transformations: Acknowledging, Assessing, and Achieving Change • January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2019 • Designed to engage students in informed action that fosters student success and helps fulfill our mission to provide college students opportunities to grow as scholars and leaders. • There are 9 themes to study

15. Themes • Networks of Life • Economies of Everything • Politics of Identity • Dynamics of Discovery • Channels of Creativity • Visions of Justice • Powers of Connection • Worlds of Work • Systems of Belief Each theme is followed by an overall question to answer as well as a piece with a couple examples of Real-world problems. And, they provide you with more to read options about the theme. At the end of the guide you will find a rubric.

16. HONORS IN ACTION • Investigate and Analyze • Plan research into a specific theme • Develop research question to guide the Honors Study Topic investigation • Develop a plan of action to investigate academic sources related to research question • Strategize and Lead • Consider how research findings manifest locally • Identify a real-world problem requiring Leadership and action • Brainstorm possible solutions to the problem • Develop a plan of action to address the local problem identified • Act and Serve • Identify collaborators on campus and in the community and execute the plan of action • Assess and Reflect • Evaluate the research and action success of the project and assess scholarship and teamwork throughout the HIA process • Submit your team’s HIA Hallmark Award entry by January 16, 2019!!!

17. Be Aware Of: • Sources • 8+ academic publications and/or expert sources • Published within the last 5 years or considered seminal works by the academic community • Different points of view • PEER-REVIEWED • Significant short-term impact and clear potential for long-term impact • NEW Questions and Rubric this year. We have a library guide of the Honors Topic Guide for you located at https://carolinas-region.ptk.org/. Click on “Your Region,” scroll down on the left under Regional Info., click on “Carolinas Region Library Resource Guide.” http://libguides.hgtc.edu/ptkcarolinas

18. Something newin the Carolinas!Who you gonna’ call??? • Stephanie Hable, Carolinas Region President (shableptk@gmail.com) • George Cherry, Jr., Vice President of NC (gcherry242@my.pittcc.edu) • Jason Hanson, Vice President of SC (jphansonptk@gmail.com) • Haile Murray, Carolinas Region Secretary (hmurrayptk@gmail.com) • Beth Carraway, Regional Coordinator

19. Lightning Round Exercise Follow group leaders by announcement to assigned rooms

20. COLLEGE PROJECT

21. What Is The College Project? The college project is designed to help chapters develop a positive relationship between your chapter and college administration. Why Should Your Chapter Participate In A College Project? Engage & Give Back Progression in the Five Star Chapter Plan. Win a Hallmark Award.

22. The College Mission Statement

23. Susan Edwards Phi Theta Kappa’s Dean of Academic Affairs & Honors Program “Your College Project does not have to be sexy. It is all about communication between your chapter and your college administration to find a project that addresses a need related to your college’s mission.”

24. Questions?? • Please contact us! We are ready to help YOU succeed! • Stephanie Hable, Regional President (shableptk@gmail.com) • George Cherry, Jr., Vice President of NC (gcherry242@my.pittcc.edu) • Jason Hanson, Vice President of SC (jphansonptk@gmail.com) • Haile Murray, Regional Secretary (hmurrayptk@gmail.com) • Beth Carraway, Carolinas Region Coordinator (Beth.Carraway@hgtc.edu)

25. Carolinas Region Projects2018

26. Service project • We have chosen to give back in the form of helping senior citizens. • Throughout North and South Carolina, there are assistance programs to help organize different projects to help senior citizens. • #Support4Seniors

27. Honors in Action • Theme 5: Channels of Creativity • How does our view of art transform us and the world around us? • Students who study art are 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and 3 times more likely to be awarded for school attendance. • Music programs are constantly in danger of being cut from shrinking school budgets even though they're proven to improve academics. Show educators how important arts are in your community. Sign up for Music March Out. • The No Child Left Behind Act clearly mandates The Arts (music, art, foreign language, etc.) as a core academic subject. • #ArtMattersToo

28. Questions • Please contact us! We are ready to help YOU succeed! • Stephanie Hable, Regional President (shableptk@gmail.com) • George Cherry, Jr., Vice President of NC (gcherry242@my.pittcc.edu) • Jason Hanson, Vice President of SC (jphansonptk@gmail.com) • Haile Murray, Regional Secretary (hmurrayptk@gmail.com) • Beth Carraway, Carolinas Region Coordinator (Beth.Carraway@hgtc.edu)

29. FIVE STAR COMPETITIVE EDGE Carolinas Regional Officers 2018 Phi theta kappa

30. Facts • Purpose is to help develop a plan to enhance your marketable skills to make you more competitive for SCHOLARSHIPS, TRANSFERRING and CAREERS. • Strengthens soft skills, creates career development plan, and you gain a competitive advantage. • Focuses on a list of skills: communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and researching, planning and cultural awareness. • The most recent survey conducted by National Association of Colleges and Employers show 77.8% of employers seek a candidate with the following attributes: Leadership and ability to work as a team! Following that at 73.4% is communication skills (written). • Competitive Edge consists of readings, videos, quizzes, activities to practice your skills, and personal reflection journal. • It is open to members, advisors, and alumni. • And, it is SELF-PACED.

31. Completion=recognition • Certificate of Completion • Enhanced Letters of Recommendation from Headquarters • Resume Addition • Opportunity to purchase the Five Star Member Pin (BLING) • If you complete Five Star Competitive Edge by Dec. 31, then you will be recognized with a certificate and a Five Star Ribbon at Regional Convention! • Everyone who completes Competitive Edge by Oct 20thwill be entered into a drawing for a chance to win their 5 Star Competitive Edge pin at the Carolinas Region Leadership Conference (BLING)! • Forward your confirmation email from headquarters to Haile Murray at Hmurrayptk@gmail.com. • We the Regional Officers and the Regional Coordinator will draw two names (combined total of 10) out of a hat! If you are not there, then we will get your pin to you! • Remember to have fun! This is a great opportunity to enhance your soft skills for the future you desire!

32. Readings • Pre-Assessment • Journal • Video • Fixed v Growth Mindset • Quiz • Career Development Plan • Readings • Honors Study Topic Essay & questions • Video • Critical Thinking & Critical Reading • 3 Quizzes • HONORS CASE STUDY • Career Development Plan 1 2 COMPETITIVE EDGE • Reading • Responding to Everyday Bigotry • Videos • Professional Etiquette • 3 Quizzes • HONORS CASE STUDY • Career Development Plan • Videos • Good Writing in the Techno World • Cultural Awareness & Diversity • 3 Quizzes • HONORS CASE STUDY • Career Development Plan 3 4

33. COMPETITIVE EDGE • Honors Case Study: Fourth and FINAL STEP • To see the rubric for how your case study should look REFER BACK to level 2 • The additional step needed for your case study to be considered complete. • Believe your case study is one of the best works you have written after completing this training? • Submit your case study for an opportunity to WIN $500 (optional) • Videos • Research Anything • 3 quizzes • Body Language & Quiz • Making Presentations & Quiz • Speech Anxiety & Quiz • Career Development Plan • Final Assessment • Giving your feedback overall of the program. 5

34. Ready?! • We encourage you to go ahead and get started on 5 Star Competitive Edge. • https://www.ptk.org – Login > Members > scroll down to Programs > Five Star Competitive Edge > GetAnEdge.ptk.org • The webinars we hosted are located on our website • http://carolinas-region.ptk.org • You can walk through the videos and activities together as one big group while you are all individually logged into your own PTK account. Then complete the quizzes before you go on to the next level or activity. The honors study topic you will need to do on your own. • TODAY we are offering LAB time.. • Saturday, July 21st at 3:15pm • Wall Building, rooms 103, 104, and 109 • We, your Regional Officers, will be in the Lab with you to help in any way we can.

35. Questions and concerns • Feel Free to reach out to any one of us. We are here to help you succeed! • Stephanie Hable, Carolinas Region President (shableptk@gmail.com) • George Cherry, Jr., Vice President of North Carolina (gcherry242@my.pittcc.edu) • Jason Hanson, Vice President of South Carolina (Jphansonptk@gmail.com) • Haile Murray, Carolinas Region Secretary (hmurrayptk@gmail.com) • None of this would be possible without our Regional Coordinator, Beth Carraway!