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Good as Gold

An Invitation That’s. Good as Gold. Phi Theta Kappa. 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

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Good as Gold

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  1. An Invitation That’s Good as Gold Phi Theta Kappa

  2. 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

  3. 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 Beta Psi is the local chapter for Madison College

  4. Mission • To recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students (2) To provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming

  5. Our Projects • Honors in Action • No Tech Day • South Campus-Computer Lab Staffing • Golden Apple Teaching Award • College Project • Commit to Complete • Mentorship Program • Trick or Treat for Something Good to Eat

  6. Travel Experience

  7. 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 Beta Psi • Enhanced Member Banquet

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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 experience.

  11. 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.

  12. 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)

  13. Enhanced Membership Rewards • A gift each semester you are an enhanced member: • 1st semester name plaque • 2nd semester stole and tassel • 3rd 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

  14. 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

  15. Golden Opportunity • CollegeFish.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 your road to success & you can help others in the process!

  16. You Belong Accepting the Invitation

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