Phi Theta Kappa at

Normandale Community College

Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter

Unlock Your Full Potential with Phi Theta Kappa

Welcome to the information page for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter at Normandale Community College, Bloomington Campus! We are thrilled to have you here and are excited to welcome you to our community of high achievers. Joining the Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter means becoming a part of a powerful community of diverse college students dedicated to making their own futures through service and leadership. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter, established in 1984, is home to over 7,245 members and alumni, all committed to making a lasting impact through leadership, service, and academic excellence.

The chapter leaders at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter have been working on service and research projects both on campus and in the community. Here are a few of their recent projects:

  • Destroying Stigma Of Community Colleges As The Lesser Option With CCSMART
  • Enhancing College Learning through Play
  • Campus Wide Mental Health Initiative

Scholarships

Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter who aspire to receive a bachelor's degree have access to millions of dollars in transfer scholarsips from PTK's four-year partners--these awards provide significant savings towards tuition at over 800 four-year colleges and universities. Also, $120,880 has been awarded in competitive scholarships from PTK's Foundation in recent years. These scholarships help ease the financial burden of college, enabling members to focus on their studies and future careers.

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Awards

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter at Normandale Community College has been recognized internationally as an award-winning chapter, receiving accolades such as:

  • 2024 Beta Alpha Continued Excellence Award
  • 2024 Distinguished College Project Award
  • 2024 Honors in Action Project Award
  • 2024 Paragon Award for New Advisors
  • 2023 Beta Alpha Continued Excellence Award
  • 2023 Distinguished Chapter Member Award
  • 2023 Distinguished College Project Award
  • 2023 Honors in Action Project Award
  • 2022 Continued Excellence Award for Advisors
  • 2022 Distinguished Chapter Award
  • 2022 Distinguished Chapter Member Award
  • 2022 Honors in Action Project Award

PTK Contact

If you have any questions or need personalized assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. Ashley Tkach works directly with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter and is here to provide you 1-on-1 support.

Ashley Tkach

Chapter Advisors

Contact Advisor
 Renee Cortez Rackley
 (952)358-9303
Advisor
 Jason Cardinal
 (952)358-9462
Advisor
 Dr. Rin Lajoy
 (952)358-9463
Advisor
 Matt Dempsey
 (952)358-8469