about phi theta kappa

South Louisiana Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa Beta Xi Omega is seeking members to join its chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.  Many on campus have seen the signs, $36 Million and are asking what this is about. $36 Million represents the amount of scholarship money available to Phi Theta Kappa members.

What is Phi Theta Kappa?

"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."

PTK's mission is two-fold: 1) recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and (2) provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.

Phi Theta Kappa started in 1910 at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri as Kappa Phi Omicron at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, in 1910. Founders modeled many aspects of the new Society after the prestigious senior college honorary society, Phi Beta Kappa. It is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 1.5 million members and 1,200 chapters located in all 50 of the United States, U.S. territories, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau. Phi Theta Kappa offers innovative programs, services, and membership benefits which surpass many other honor societies. The focus of PTK is based on the Society's Hallmark of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. Each year, according to most estimates, 200,000 students participate in PTK activities. 100,000 students are inducted into Phi Theta Kappa. To be eligible for membership a student must complete a minimum of twelve hours of associate degree course work and generally earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students must maintain a high academic standing throughout their enrollment in the two-year college, generally a 3.25 GPA.

Why join Phi Theta Kappa?

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society will open new doors for your academic journey. The organization offers a myriad of opportunities for scholarships, intellectual enrichment and personal development through programs based on Phi Theta Kappa's four hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship.

Exclusive benefits, awards and scholarship opportunities are available to members of Phi Theta Kappa. Find out more at www.ptk.org. 

Invitation to membership in Phi Theta Kappa may be extended only by the SLCC chapter of PTK, Beta Xi Omega. In order to be eligible for PTK, an SLCC student must have taken 12 credit hours and maintained a 3.5 grade point average.  If you think you are eligible, contact Chapter Advisor Delana Prudhomme at delana.prudhomme@southlouisiana.edu or at 337-521-8974.

Other Louisiana Community Colleges with PTK chapters:

Baton Rouge Community College-Beta Mu Omicron Chapter

Bossier Parish Community College-Alpha Rho Phi Chapter

Delgado Community College-Alpha Eta Pi Chapter

Omega Nu Chapter - New Orleans

Louisiana State University at Eunice-Alpha Sigma Iota Chapter

Nunez Community College-Beta Theta Psi Chapter

River Parishes Community College-Beta Xi Mu Chapter

Southern University Shreveport-Bossier-Beta Beta Nu Chapter