Phi Theta Kappa at

Cañada College

Beta Zeta Nu Chapter

Unlock Your Full Potential with Phi Theta Kappa

Welcome to the information page for the Beta Zeta Nu Chapter at Cañada College, Redwood City Campus! We are thrilled to have you here and are excited to welcome you to our community of high achievers. Joining the Beta Zeta Nu Chapter means becoming a part of a powerful community of diverse college students dedicated to making their own futures through service and leadership. The Beta Zeta Nu Chapter, established in 1997, is home to over 2,580 members and alumni, all committed to making a lasting impact through leadership, service, and academic excellence.

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

  • Residents of Senior Living Facilities Play Their Way Towards Better Physical and Mental Health.
  • Beta Zeta Nu paints its way to a more inclusive Campus, through a legacy of the first Campus Mural!
  • Sesame Street: Panacea for school readiness or fun enrichment?

Scholarships

Members of the Beta Zeta Nu Chapter who aspire to receive a bachelor's degree have access to millions of dollars in transfer scholarships from PTK's four-year partners--these awards provide significant savings towards tuition at over 800 four-year colleges and universities. Also, $13,500 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 Beta Zeta Nu Chapter at Cañada College has been recognized internationally as an award-winning chapter, receiving accolades such as:

  • 2024 Beta Alpha Continued Excellence Award
  • 2024 Distinguished Chapter Officer Award
  • 2024 Distinguished Theme Award - Honors in Action
  • 2024 Honors in Action Project Award
  • 2023 Distinguished Chapter Award
  • 2023 Distinguished College Project Award
  • 2023 Honors in Action Project Award
  • 2022 Distinguished Chapter Award
  • 2022 Distinguished Theme Award - Honors in Action
  • 2022 Honors in Action Project Award

EOPS and CalWorks Contacts

Because your college has an EOPS Coordinator or CalWORKs Representative, your membership fee to join Phi Theta Kappa may be covered through the EOPS or CalWORKs programs, making it easier for you to take advantage of this valuable opportunity. For assistance, you can contact C. Max Hartman at hartmanmax@smccd.edu or Lorraine Barrales-Ramirez at ramirezl@smccd.edu.

PTK HEADQUARTERS Contact

If you have any questions or need personalized assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters. Whitney Young works directly with the Beta Zeta Nu Chapter and is here to provide you 1-on-1 support.

Whitney Young

Chapter Advisors

Contact Advisor
 Autumn McMahon
 (650)381-3541
Advisor
 Katherine Ramirez
 (650)381-3541
Advisor
 Prof. Gampi Shankar
 (650)306-3337
Advisor
 Paul Roscelli
 (650) 306-3414