About Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for Two-year Colleges was established more than 80 years ago to acknowledge and promote the academic achievements of two-year college students. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunities for each student to nurture his or her own personal growth in leadership and service. Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education.

The purpose of the Alpha Chi Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at MiraCosta College is the promotion of scholarship, the development of leadership, and service and the cultivation of fellowship among the qualified students at this college. This shall be done through the Phi Theta Kappa Representatives; its Constitution, Bylaws and supporting codes.

Advisors

Advisors: Jane Mushinsky & Julie Bollerud

Officers

Executive Phi Theta Kappa Board 2011 - 2012

Co-President: Dan Pedry
Co-President: Brigin Zachry
Vice President of Public Relations and Fellowship: Tim Nelson
Vice President of Records and Finance: Michael Ries
Vice President of Scholarship: Olivia Kosakoff

Membership Information

Who can be a member?

Phi Theta Kappa is an elite honors society; consequently, a competitive GPA is required. After no less than 12 units completed, the students overall GPA must be 3.5. Those who meet the standards are normally mailed requests to join, but if a student believes he or she qualifies and did not receive a letter, they can Co-Advisor Julie Bollerud (jbollerud@miracosta.edu) in the Student Services (room 3447). After completing the online application process and paying the membership fee, the student is officially a PTK member.

How to get involved?

Members can get involved by attending meetings and communicating with officers. This website will also be a key to finding ways to become more active. Committees will be continually formed to address different issues (members are encouraged to participate in such committees), volunteer functions are always being planned by the executive board, and events on campus are fun to attend and organize. We hope to see as many members as possible step up this year and get the most out of their time at MiraCosta College.

Upcoming Events

First Day of classes January 14, 2013
President's Holiday February 15 and 18, 2013
Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony - April 19 in the Oceanside Dining Room
Spring Break March 11-15, 2013
Commencement May 27, 2013

5-Star

The Five Star enhanced membership program is designed to encourage membership involvement with incentives. Why be a regular member when you can be a Five Star member? The levels reflect the individual efforts put forth by those who participate. At the end of the year, each person who has fulfilled the requirements for a certain level are awarded with a certificate and a gift from the chapter (based on level obtained). Moreover, those who reach the Five Star level will be awarded with the prizes from every level because they would have needed to fulfill those requirements as well. Hence, each levels requirements must be met to move on to the next level; however, the requirements can be obtained in any order.

Essentially, this program is a way for members to be a part of the chapter and earn recognition for their efforts.

How to Reach Different Levels

One Star Level

Attend one chapter meeting
Familiarize self with the Honors Topic via a one page paper
Volunteer and participate in one ACL sponsored event

Two Star Level

Attend two chapter meetings
Participate on a chapter committee
Attend an Honors Study Topic Seminar
Familiarize self with the International Service Program via a one page paper

Three Star Level

Attend three chapter meetings
Attend two ACL fellowship activities
Attend three Honors Study Topic Seminars
Participate in two ACL service activities

Four Star Level

Attend four chapter meetings
Participate in two International Service Activities
Attend four Honors Study Topic Seminars
Serve as assistant chair of a chapter committee
Volunteer at a Chapter-sponsored event

Five Star Level

Attend five chapter meetings or other approved functions
Participate in five fellowship activities
Attend five Honors Study Topic Seminars
Familiarize self with Leadership Hallmark via a one page paper
Volunteer or participate in three service activities