International Programs

& Initiatives

Kentucky Regional OfficerNancy J Pettibone

Aug. 29, 2009

Phi Theta KappaPurpose Statement

Phi Theta Kappa’s purpose is to first and foremost recognize scholarly achievement

among two-year college students. In addition to this, members have opportunities for

personal growth through involvement in a variety of programs centered on the Society

Hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. Many Phi Theta

Kappa programs also promote civic engagement, by encouraging participants to think of chapter programming in terms of its

impact on the college campus and in the community.

Honors Study Topic 2008-2010• The Paradox of Affluence: Choices,

Challenges, and Consequences.– Issue 1: Definition– Issue 2: Fine Arts– Issue 3: Health– Issue 4: Economic Policy– Issue 5: Rise and Fall of Civilizations and Empire

s– Issue 6: Political and Civil Liberties– Issue 7: Geography– Issue 8: Education– Issue 9: Individual, Family, and Community Life– Issue 10: Environment

• PTK Honors Guide• Other resourceful web sites per PTK

Go Green Initiative

• Operation "Go Green“• Keep America Beautiful believes that each citizen

holds an obligation to protect the environment, and can make real differences through their daily actions and choices.

• Keep America Beautiful strives to:– address community blight by tackling graffiti and

litter;– improve the environment and its ecosystems by

building or revitalizing parks, waterways, and public spaces;

– reduce waste through reuse and recycling programs;– raise awareness through education and public service

messages.

Hallmarks

• Participation encourages excellence, reflects fairness, recognizes quality, and leads to enhanced student, advisor, and chapter development.

• Hallmark Program

Service Hallmark

• Chapter initiatives related to the Service Hallmark should be primarily focused on the International Service Program. Other Service Hallmark activities include both service to the college and community outside the scope of the International Service Program, and activities that stress to others the value of and need for providing service.

Scholarship Hallmark

• Programs primarily focus on educating chapter members, other chapters, the college’s student body and the community about important issues raised by the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Study Topic. Chapter programming related to the Scholarship Hallmark should also recognize and encourage the academic achievements of members, students and faculty.

Leadership Hallmark

• Programs encourage chapters and members to assume roles as leaders in their chapters, colleges, and communities as well as on regional and/or international levels of the Society. In addition to assuming leadership positions, chapters are encouraged to foster the development of leadership skills among others through their programming.

Fellowship Hallmark

• Phi Theta Kappa is truly a fellowship of scholars. As such, the hallmark of Fellowship is an intrinsic part of all Society programs. Chapters promote development among inactive chapters, facilitate communication between chapters and offer a balance of social and scholarly events.

Civic Engagement• The civic engagement initiative of Phi Theta Kappa

International Honor Society is not a program, as chapters are not required to enroll or participate in particular events. Rather, it is a way of framing Phi Theta Kappa’s programs - an umbrella under which many Phi Theta Kappa programs fall. Civic Engagement-related programs include:– International Service Program– Community College Readership Program– Relay for Life– Voice Your Vote– Project Graduation– Case Study Challenge – Information provided to members regarding Peace Corps

opportunities. • civicengagement.ptk.org

Leadership Programs

• Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies:  A Humanities Approach.– The Phi Theta Kappa Leadership

Development Studies is designed to provide emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve their leadership skills. The course integrates readings from the humanities, experiential exercises, films, and contemporary readings on leadership.

Honors Seminar Series

• presented by renowned speakers on various aspects of the 2009 Honors Seminar Series, The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences.

• series of three lectures, presented by renowned speakers will be available in DVD format* as well as online video downloads to college campuses across the world.

Honors Programs how your chapter can participate

• Honors Programs• International Honors Institute

– an intense six-day educational conference. Institute participants explore the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Study Topic through speaker presentations, small group discussions, experiential activities and field trips.

• Honors Satellite and Seminars

• The Mission of Project Graduation is to battle the social issues of hunger and low literacy rates by collecting books and non-perishable food items at college commencement ceremonies for distribution to needy recipients through community relief agencies and literacy organizations.

• Feed a body-– 8 million Americans go to bed and wake up hungry every day

– 1 in 10 households cannot meet their daily basic needs

• Feed a mind– Strong correlation between illiteracy and poverty

– Starved for food / starved for knowledge

Recognitions • Hallmarks Awards Program

– Recognizes chapter excellence bases on participation in Phi Theta Kappa projects and programs

• Five Star Chapter Development– A step-by-step guide to facilitate chapter development

• Pinnacle Scholarship Award Program– Rewards chapters who increase inductees 10% over

previous year with a free registration to the international convention

• Nota Bene– Phi Theta Kappa’s honors anthology recognizes

outstanding writing of Phi Theta Kappa members and demonstrates to the literary public the academic excellence and commitment to scholarship found at two-year colleges

Scholarships

• Senior Institution Transfer Scholarships– Visit getconnected.ptk.org.

• All-USA Academic Team Scholarships

• Guistwhite Scholarships• Leaders of Promise

Scholarships• National Dean’s List

Contactswho you can contact if you

have questions• Your chapter officers• Your chapter advisor(s)• Your regional officers:

– Alpha Xi Gamma– Alpha Lambda Delta

• Your regional coordinator:– Margo Hamm, Margo.Hamm@kctcs.edu

or – @ phone # (606)-759-7141 ext. 66125

• Headquarters:– 1-800-946-9996