Month: August 2019

Scholarship, Leadership, Service & Fellowship

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Shawn Zamani

I AM PTK: Shawn Zamani

Florida member Shawn Zamani knew very little English when he moved to the United States in 2012, but that never slowed him down. This fall, he’s heading to England as a 2019 Gates Cambridge Scholar.

Effective Meetings

5 Tips for Conducting an Effective Meeting

Don’t make your meeting an event to dread. Use these five tips to plan and conduct an effective meeting that respects your audience’s time and takes care of business.

Chastain to Design Curriculum for Phi Theta Kappa

Ragan Brackin Chastain has joined Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) as a curriculum designer in the organization’s student engagement division.

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New Transfer Scholarship: The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama is the latest four-year college to offer a transfer scholarship exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa members — and this one is especially for out-of-state students: $6,000 a year for two years.

Speech Writing Tips

Everything You Need to Know About Writing a Speech

You’ll likely be asked to write and give at least one speech in the year ahead. This piece from our Competitive Edge curriculum breaks down the key elements a good speech should contain so you can prepare with confidence.

Jazzmin Mitchell Graduation

I AM PTK: Jazzmin Mitchell

Tennessee member Jazzmin Mitchell is heading to Lipscomb University this fall with a full ride — and it wouldn’t have happened without the Golden Opportunity Scholarship.

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Land Your Dream Job with Employment Edge

PTK’s new Employment Edge curriculum is here to help you chart your career path, nail the interview, and get the job of your dreams.