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A Letter from International President Annalise Smith
Dear Gentle Reader, To some, Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society for two-year colleges, an organization that recognizes student success. But to me, PTK is so much more. Let me explain. In the fall of 2022, my chapter advisor at Clark State College in Ohio, Nina Wiley, was conducting a phone calling campaign in…
Scholar Dash Gives Students a Golden Opportunity
By Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner The Golden Opportunity Scholarship Fund was created to ensure that all students have the chance to experience the benefits of Phi Theta Kappa membership, regardless of their financial situation. Since its inception in 2016, Golden Opportunity has provided financial assistance to 26,345 community college students. The Phi Theta Kappa Foundation is…
Luther College Increases PTK Transfer Scholarship
Luther College in Iowa has increased their transfer scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa members from $1,000 a year to $2,500 a year. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years or until the student completes a bachelor’s degree. The scholarship is stackable with other scholarships offered by the university. Learn more about this transfer…
Your Vote, Your Voice: Why Community College Students Need to Show Up
By Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner OOOOOOOOOO Last year, Phi Theta Kappa members completed more than 75,000 scholarship applications, and our members led nearly 900 projects focused on research and service. It’s proof that you, as community college students, are all about making things happen and driving change, both on your campuses and in your communities. But…
Phi Theta Kappa Publishes Civic Scholar Undergraduate Community College Research Journal
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has published academic research conducted by students at 20 colleges in the seventh edition of Civic Scholar: Journal of Undergraduate Community College Research. The full journal is available here. Civic Scholar features 20 exceptional undergraduate research projects created and carried out by PTK student members. The research projects involve…
Phi Theta Kappa Publishes Change Makers Student Leadership Journal
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has published the fourth annual edition of Change Makers: Phi Theta Kappa Journal of Student Leadership, the first journal showcasing leadership among community college students. View the 2024 issue here. Change Makers highlights 17 exceptional leadership projects created and carried out by PTK student members. These projects involve collaboration with campus or…
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Phi Theta Kappa Launches CCsmart Campaign to Promote Community College in Arkansas
CCsmart, powered by Phi Theta Kappa, has launched a statewide awareness campaign in Arkansas. This initiative aims to highlight community colleges as a smart choice for Arkansas students, helping them achieve their educational and career goals. The campaign is partially funded by a grant from Lumina Foundation, an independent private foundation dedicated to ensuring that learning…
Brownlee Joins PTK Presidential Advisory Board
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, president of Community College of Aurora in Colorado, to its Presidential Advisory Board. He joins other college presidents from across the nation on the board as the Colorado representative. On the board, he will provide input into the organization’s strategic plan, priorities, and direction….
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Launches AI-Powered FAFSA Mentoring Tool to Assist Students
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) proudly announces the launch of a new AI-powered FAFSA Mentoring Tool, designed to support students in navigating the complexities of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. This innovative tool aims to empower high-achieving community college students by providing expert guidance and streamlining the financial aid application…
Tincher-Ladner to Co-chair the Commission on Student Success
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) President and CEO Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner has been selected as Co-Chair of the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) Commission on Student Success. Tincher-Ladner also serves as a member of AACC’s Board of Directors. The Commission on Student Success focuses on student access, success, and organizational transformation. The commission…
Smith to Serve on Phi Theta Kappa Board of Directors
Annalise Smith, a student at Clark State College in Ohio, has been named Student Representative to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) Board of Directors.
Phi Theta Kappa Recognizes 228 Colleges for Exemplary Transfer Pathways
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named 228 colleges and universities to its 2024 Transfer Honor Roll.