Five Star

Phi Theta Kappa

Chapter Development Plan

Key to an Organized and Successful Chapter

Business Plan for Chapter

Blueprint for Chapter Success

Five Star Is…

10 Steps to Chapter Success

1. Review Requirements for Each Level Online

2. Review Honors in Action Resources

3. Set Your Goal Online

4. Plan Honors in Action Activities

5. Schedule Activities on Chapter Calendar

http://www.ptk.org/fivestar

6. Delegate Responsibilities

7. Reassess Progress

8. Complete Chapter Update Forms

9. Select College Project

10. Receive Recognition!

http://www.ptk.org/fivestar

10 Steps to Chapter Success

Highlights

January-December Timeline

Updates Completed Online

Monitor Progress Online

Local, Regional, and International Recognition

Level One

The One Star Level standards emphasize the primary purpose of Phi Theta Kappa – to recognize two-year college students for their academic

excellence.

Level One• Review Level Requirements

• Set Membership Recruitment Goal

• Gain Visibility on Campus

• Open Enrollment Period in PAM

• Send Membership Invitations

• Conduct Prospective Member Orientations

• Promote Membership Acceptance

• One Induction Ceremony

Level One

• Chapter Annual Report• Chapter Bylaws • Update Forms

– Report throughout the year– Final Form Due December 31, 2010

Level One

Level Two

Two Star Level standards emphasize organized chapter leadership and Honors in Action programming.

Level Two• Report Chapter Officers to HQ

• Hold Orientation for Chapter Leaders

• Check online Chapter Directory to ensure college/chapter leaders are accurate

Level Two• Chapter Meets Twice Monthly

• Conduct Two Membership Campaigns

• Review Honors Program Guide

Level Two• Research an Issue from the Honors

Program Guide for Honors in Action

• Meet with College President

Level Three

Three Star Level standards emphasize further development of

Honors in Action and implementation of a College Project

to promote the goals of your college.

Level Three

• Plan an Honors in Action Project

• Map out Project Leadership Roles

• Determine the Expert Resources for Your Project

Level Three

• Work with Another Organization to Implement the Honors in Action Project

• Get the Word Out!

• Chronicle Chapter Activities

• Implement College Project

The College Project

The College Project is designed to help your chapter gain administrative support by reaching out to the college administration to assist them in any project that supports your college.

Ideas for College Project

• Honors Seminars

• Celebration

• Faculty Appreciation

• Registration Success!

• College Ambassadors

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Level Four

Four Star Level standards emphasize greater participation at the campus

and regional levels.

Level Four

• Attend One Official Regional Meeting

• Assume Leadership Role in the Region

• Share your Honors in Action Research

• Enter at Least One Hallmark Awards Category

Level Five

Five Star Level standards emphasize increased participation at the

regional and international levels.

Level Five

• Chapter Enters:– All Chapter Award Categories

– One Individual Award Category

• International Participation

Questions?

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