Phi Theta Kappa 101: From Beginning to Success!

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Phi Theta Kappa 101 From Beginning to Success!
Nevada/California Region

• Presented by
• Beta Theta Omicron
• Skyline College

Bay Area Leadership Summit
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Whats in a name?

• Phi? Theta? Kappa?
• ??the first letter in fronimites (wisdom)
• ??the first letter in thumos (aspiration)
• ??katharotita (purity)

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Whats in a name?

• PTK RhoP TauT and KappaK (Rho Tau Kappa)..
  We are Phi Theta Kappans.
• Blue represents scholarship. Gold signifies
  purity.
• The Flower of the Society is the white rose
  signifying intellectual friendships.
• The handshake is the Phi Theta Kappa Hug

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Phi Theta Kappa Founders Day!

• November 19th

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Hierarchy of Phi Theta Kappa

• International Level
• Regional Level
• District Level
• Chapter Level
• Alumni Level

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Chapter Names

• Kappa Chapter (MO)
• Alpha Beta
• Beta Rho Upsilon (newest)

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Nevada/California Region

• What Division are we in?

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Celebrating Leaders!

• Phi Theta Kappa International
• Rod Risley, Executive Director
• Monika Groomes, District IV VP
• Phi Theta Kappa Nv/Ca Region
• Charlie Klein, Nv/Ca Regional Coordinator
• Crist Antolin, Nv/Ca Regional President
• John Yan, Northwest Vice President

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Phi Theta Kappa Constitution and By-Laws

• Phi Theta Kappa Constitution and By-Laws
• www.ptk.org/supplies/constit.htm
• Nv/Ca Region By-Laws
• http//nvcaregion.org/
• Your Chapter By-Laws

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Pins and Medals

• Golden Key Pin- Only Members and Honorary
  Members are allowed to wear the Golden Key Pin.
  It goes on your left lapel.

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Scholarship Opportunities

• Get Connected
• e-scholarship (http//www.ptk.org)!
• All USA Academic Team Program
• New Century Scholar
• Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
• Guistwhite Scholarships
• Leaders of Promise Scholarships
• National Deans List
• The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer
  Scholarships
• Nota Bene
• collegefish.org

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• Concern for mankind and its destiny must always
  be uppermost in your minds. --Einstein
• What have I done for my country? --Pasteur

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Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa

• Scholarship

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Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa

• Scholarship
• Leadership

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Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service

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Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service
• Fellowship

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Five Star Program

• Recognition for your Chapter
• At
• The College
• The Region
• International

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Five Star Program

• Recognition for You
• On
• Applications
• Résumés
• Scholarships

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For you

• All USA Academic Team
• All State Academic Team
• Guistwhite Scholar
• Cola Cola Scholar

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Your application

• Describe your most significant endeavor since
  attending community college in which you applied
  your academic skills from your community college
  education to benefit your school, community or
  society.

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Individual International Awards

• Outstanding President
• Outstanding Officer
• Outstanding Member
• Outstanding Advisor

https//www.ptk.org/pam/
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Regional Individual Awards

• Distinguished President
• Distinguished Officer
• Distinguished Member
• Art awards
• Literary Awards

http//nvcaregion.org
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Civic Engagement

• To promote
• Educational excellence
• Community service
• Leadership opportunities

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Civic Engagement Initiatives

• American Cancer Society
• Since 2002 Service Project

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Civic Engagement Initiatives

• American Cancer Society
• Case Study Challenge
• USA Today

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Civic Engagement Initiatives

• American Cancer Society
• Case Study Challenge
• Readership Program
• USA Today

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Civic Engagement Initiatives

• American Cancer Society
• Case Study Challenge
• Readership Program
• Project Graduation

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Civic Engagement Initiatives

• American Cancer Society
• Case Study Challenge
• Readership Program
• Project Graduation
• Better World Books

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Civic Engagement Initiatives

• American Cancer Society
• Case Study Challenge
• Readership Program
• Project Graduation
• Voice Your vote

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International Service Project

• Operation Green Improving Our Communities

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Operation Green

• Address community blight

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Operation Green

• Address community blight
• Improve the environment and its ecosystems

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Operation Green

• Address community blight
• Improve the environment and its ecosystems
• Reduce waste

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Operation Green

• Address community blight
• Improve the environment and its ecosystems
• Reduce waste
• Raise awareness

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Honors In Action

• For the 2010 calendar year
• Research one issue of the Honors Study Topic
• Honors Study Topic
• Implement related Scholarship Service projects

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Honors Study Topic

• The Paradox of Affluence
• Choices, Challenges, and Consequences

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Regional Projects
http//nvcaregion.org
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Regional Projects

• Bridge2Peace
• -Education in Sri Lanka

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Regional Projects

• Bridge2Peace
• -Education in Sri Lanka
• Chapters United
• -Chapters working together

http//nvcaregion.org
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Regional Projects

• Bridge2Peace
• -Education in Sri Lanka
• Chapters United
• -Chapters working together
• Dont Tread on Me
• -Stop human trafficking

http//nvcaregion.org
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Phi Theta Kappa 102 From Beginning to Success!
Nevada/California Region

• Presented by
• Beta Theta Omicron
• Skyline College

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Learn Your Office and Make It Your Own

• Be sure you follow your Chapter by-laws as to the
  duties of your office.

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Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service
• Fellowship

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Five Star Development

• Business plan for your chapter
• PAM for advisors

https//www.ptk.org/pam/
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Five Star Development
Goal Nv/Ca chapters
1 star 5
2 stars 3
3 stars 3
4 stars 3
5 stars 17

http//www.ptk.org/fivestar/status/
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Five Star Development
Goal Nv/Ca chapters
1 star 5
2 stars 3
3 stars 3
4 stars 3
5 stars 17
Total 31
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Five Star Development
Region Set Goals chapters
Florida 77 35 40
Texas 86 33 38
Nv/Ca 87 31 36
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Five Star Development
Region Set Goals chapters Rank
Georgia 97 34 1
Florida 40 77 11
Texas 38 86 14
Nv/Ca 36 87 15
Greater NW 14 54 29
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One Star

• Create Public Awareness by
• Post member benefits brochure,
• Distribute faculty awareness flyers,
• Participate in Phi Theta Kappa week (Nov.), or
• Send a press release on new inductees
• Promote membership by
• Holding 2 information mtgs
• Calling eligible students
• Online membership acceptance

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Two Stars

• Meet twice each month
• Two membership recruitment campaigns
• Research one issue/study question
• Meet with college president

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Three Stars

• Honors in Action project
• Publish chapter news
• Implements a College Project
• Chronicles activities for historical purposes

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Four Stars

• 1 official regional meeting
• Share Honors in Action research with the campus
  or community
• Enters at least one category in the regional
  awards program

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Five Stars

• Set goal

https//www.ptk.org/pam/
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Five Stars

• Enters all chapter categories and one individual
  category
• International participation

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Chapter Award Categories

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service
• Fellowship

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Regional Projects

• Bridge2Peace
• -Education in Sri Lanka
• Chapters United
• -Chapters working together
• Dont Tread on Me
• -Stop human trafficking

http//nvcaregion.org
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Putting it all together

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service
• Fellowship

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Putting it all together

• Honors in Action

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Putting it all together

• Scholarship
• Research one issue of the Honors Study Topic

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Putting it all together

• Scholarship
• Research one issue of the Honors Study Topic
• The Paradox of Affluence Choices, Challenges,
  and Consequences

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Putting it all together

• The Paradox of Affluence Choices Issues
• http//www.ptk.org/honors/guide

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The Paradox of Affluence Choices Issues

• 1. Definition
• 2. Fine Arts
• 3. Health
• 4. Economic Policy
• 5. Rise and Fall of Civilizations and Empires

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The Paradox of Affluence Choices Issues

• 1. Definition
• 2. Fine Arts
• 3. Health
• 4. Economic Policy
• 5. Rise and Fall of Civilizations and Empires

• 6. Political and Civil Liberties
• 7. Geography
• 8. Education
• 9. Individual, Family, and Community Life
• 10. Environment

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The Paradox of Affluence Choices Issues

• 1. Definition
• 2. Fine Arts
• 3. Health
• 4. Economic Policy
• 5. Rise and Fall of Civilizations and Empires

• 6. Political and Civil Liberties
• 7. Geography
• 8. Education
• 9. Individual, Family, and Community Life
• 10. Environment

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Double Dip

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service
• Fellowship

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Putting it all together

• Scholarship
• Research your community.
• Where is the worst littering?
• What is being damaged?

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Putting it all together

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Who will chair?
• What do other members need to do?
• How will the team work together?

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Putting it all together

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service
• Complete the project and/or event.

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College Project

• Service granted to the College

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College Project

• Helping with graduation
• Hosting honors seminar series for the
  college/community
• Mentoring freshmen
• Serving as college ambassadors
• Other

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Evaluation

• Number of bins
• Amount of waste collected, recycled
• Testimonials

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The Paradox of Affluence Choices Issues

• 1. Definition
• 2. Fine Arts
• 3. Health
• 4. Economic Policy
• 5. Rise and Fall of Civilizations and Empires

• 6. Political and Civil Liberties
• 7. Geography
• 8. Education
• 9. Individual, Family, and Community Life
• 10. Environment

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Putting it all together

• Scholarship
• Research your community.
• What is the incidence of cancer?
• Interview cancer survivors?

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Putting it all together

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Who will chair?
• What do other members need to do?
• How will the team work together?

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Putting it all together

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service
• Complete the project and/or event.

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College Project

• Service granted to the College

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Record Keeping
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Hallmark Awards

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service

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Hallmark Awards

• www.ptk.org

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Hallmark Award Nominations

• GoalsSummarize your chapters goals for
  involvement in the Scholarship Hallmark and
• Describe the process by which the chapter set
  these goals.

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Hallmark Award Nominations

• 1. Goals
• 2. Describe your chapters Honors Study Topic
  projects that contributed to fulfilling your
  chapters goals for the Scholarship Hallmark.

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Hallmark Award Nominations

• 1. Goals
• 2. Describe your chapters International Service
  Program projects (related to Operation Green)
  that contributed to fulfilling your chapters
  goals for the Service Hallmark.

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Hallmark Award Nominations

• 1. Goals
• Describe
• 3. Discuss up to three projects unrelated to the
  Honors Study Topic that recognize and encourage
  scholarship.

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Hallmark Award Nominations

• 1. Goals
• Describe
• 3. Discuss ways in which your chapter promoted
  the development of leadership skills for your
  chapters members and others outside of the
  chapter which relate to your chapters goals in
  the Leadership Hallmark.

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Hallmark Award Nominations

• 1. Goals
• Describe
• 3. Discuss ways in which your chapter promoted
  the development of leadership skills for your
  chapters members and others outside of the
  chapter which relate to your chapters goals in
  the Leadership Hallmark.

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Hallmark Award Nominations

• 1. Goals
• Describe
• Discuss
• What were the outcomes of your projects?

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Chapter Regional Awards

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service
• Participating
• Travel
• Website
• Yearbook

http//nvcaregion.org
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Nevada/California

• Every chapter is a star