Association of Chapter Advisors

Association of Chapter Advisors

All Phi Theta Kappa chapter advisors are members of the Association of Chapter Advisors, or ACA, an organization that meets annually at each Phi Theta Kappa Annual Convention.

The ACA board includes four ACA Officers, one from each of Phi Theta Kappa’s four divisions. This structure provides opportunity for advisors from each division to serve Phi Theta Kappa at the international level.

Advisors elect ACA Officers to serve as liaisons between their fellow advisors and the Headquarters staff.

Tuttle

Dr. Annie Tuttle

Chair
Representing Division I
Alpha Sigma Zeta Chapter
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, New York

Mat_Herrman

Mat Herrman

Vice Chair
Representing Division III
Beta Eta Sigma Chapter
University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton 
Morrilton, Arkansas

Madelyn_Bowman

Madelyn Bowman

Secretary
Representing Division II
Rho Chi Chapter
Tarrant County College- South
Fort Worth, Texas

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Octaviano Gutierrez

Immediate Past Chair
Representing Division IV
Rho Zeta Chapter
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, Washington

ACA Officer Nomination Process

  • Call for ACA Secretary nominations opens each year approximately 2-3 months prior to PTK Catalyst.
  • Nominees must be serving as an advisor in the Division for which they are nominated.
  • Advisors in any division may nominate.
  • The nominator should gain permission from the nominee before submitting the nomination.
  • ACA Officers cannot nominate a candidate, but they can encourage others to nominate or be nominated.
  • All advisors may vote, regardless of their division.
  • Nominations for candidates for the ACA Secretary position may be submitted to Phi Theta Kappa’s Engagement Department. Nominations are typically due by mid-February each year.

Divisional Election Cycle

  • In 2025, a division representative will be elected for Division IV.
  • In 2026, a division representative will be elected for Division I.
  • In 2027, a division representative will be elected for Division III.
  • In 2028, a division representative will be elected for Division II.
Leadership