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Phi
Theta Kappa is the international, academic honor society for two-year colleges.
"International" is the key word to keep in mind when thinking of Phi
Theta Kappa. There are chapters not only across the
Each
year the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, in an effort to create a unifying bond
between chapters, chooses an overall theme that involves the four hallmarks.
The 2006-08 International Service Program – A Partnership with Keep
American Beautiful, Inc., is "Operation Green: Improving our
Communities,” and the 2006-08 Honors Study Topic is "Gold, Gods,
and Glory: The Global Dynamics of Power."
Mission
"The
purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship
among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall
provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an
intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship
for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic
excellence."
--Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Manual for Members
What is Alpha Gamma Nu planning?
Currently, members of Alpha Gamma Nu are setting goals to achieve a five-star rating. Fundraisers are continually being planned to raise money for local charities, such as the American Cancer Society, as well as to enable the chapter to send representatives to regional and international conventions, and to work toward the completion of the Phi Theta Kappa Endowed Scholarship Fund at TC3.
Want to know more? Visit the Phi Theta Kappa homepage at www.ptk.org
Text
provided by Ruth Leonard
Page revised and updated by Ruth Leonard
(Last revision-Sept. 10, 2008)
Questions? Comments?
Please write me at leonarr@sunytccc.edu