Editor’s note: This post was written and submitted by Illinois alumna Molly Velbeck. Phi Theta Kappa has given me much more than any other honor society ever could. My name is Molly Velbeck, and I am an alumna of Rock Valley College’s Omicron Eta Chapter in Illinois. I was enrolled in the Illinois “Running Start”…
In May 2017, member Cynthia Herda traveled with 80 students from across the United States to Sydney, Australia, to study nursing practices through the International Scholar Laureate Program. The next two weeks were the experience of a lifetime, as she was introduced to many of Australia’s nursing practices. At the University of Queensland, she learned…
Husson University in Maine is the latest four-year university to offer a transfer scholarship to Phi Theta Kappa members. More than 750 colleges and universities offer more than $37 million in transfer scholarships exclusively to PTK members. Husson is a private college in Bangor, Maine, known for its first-class education and affordability. It offers 59…
Editor’s Note: This post was written by Membership Services Specialist and PTK alumna Danya Stuart. With Awareness Week (February 26-March 2) quickly approaching, we encourage chapters to actively recruit new members and promote the benefits of Phi Theta Kappa at their colleges. Two chapters, the Beta Nu Chi Chapter in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and the…
PTK Catalyst is just around the corner, with Honors Institute shortly after that. Chances are that your chapter needs funds to support travel, programs, and everyday expenses. Don’t let a lack of cash stop you from reaching your goals — make a fundraising plan instead. Here are nine easy steps. Form a Team Set up…
Dr. Liesl Harris and Dr. Melissa Fulgham have big summer trips planned, made possible by the Marshall and Mosal Awards for Phi Theta Kappa advisors. Harris, advisor to the Beta Lambda Delta Chapter at Jefferson State Community College’s Shelby Campus in Alabama, received the 2017 Marshall Award and will travel to Jerusalem in July to…
Hosting a regional event is a big responsibility, but it can also be a great leadership and teambuilding experience. Organizing a successful conference means not leaving anything to chance. Here are some tips to get you started. Step #1: Choose a Date Choose a time and location for your conference at least six months in…
Editor’s Note: This post was written and submitted by Kaplan Educational Foundation. Here’s some good news to start off the month: the eBook version of Your 2018 Guide to College Transfer is now available for FREE for the entire month of February! A first-of-its-kind resource from the Kaplan Educational Foundation, the Guide provides transfer admissions…
Editor’s Note: This post was written and submitted by Don Koch, International Vice President for Division 1. In November 2017, I was honored to be a guest at the Carolinas Region Leadership Conference held at the Central Carolina Technical College. The Regional Coordinators, John Sharpe and Beth Carraway, left it up to me to decide…
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on Hurst Review Services’ blog, Hurst Hints. It is reprinted here with their permission. Nursing students often have overwhelming schedules. However, we all have the same number of hours in a week, and successfully accomplishing all of your tasks in that duration requires good time management. Some people are…
The invitations have gone out for the Party of Century, so what do you do now? Get Registered The PTK Catalyst registration fee covers admission to Educational Forums, all General Sessions, the Senior College Transfer Fair, the Marketplace, the two lunches (Friday and Saturday), the Hallmark Awards Gala, and two dinners (Friday and Saturday). Advisors…
More than 350 students became members of Phi Theta Kappa at Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) in Missouri in fall of 2017 at no cost to them — the college is now covering all membership fees for eligible students. It’s a move by OTC Chancellor Dr. Hal Higdon, who has set aside money in the…