What is Phi Theta Kappa? Founded in 1918 Recognizes scholars and develops leaders Over 3 million...

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What is Phi Theta Kappa?

• Founded in 1918• Recognizes scholars and develops

leaders• Over 3 million members inducted since

its founding• 1,285 chapters worldwide • 134,000 scholars inducted annually

Phi Theta Kappa Membership

Change Your Story

Membership Benefits

• Recognition

• Scholarship opportunities

• Leadership skills development

• A network of fellow scholars

Recognition

• Membership pin, certificate

• Recommendation letters

• Transcript / diploma seal

• Graduation ceremony recognition

Scholarship Opportunities

• Nearly $90 million in opportunities

• Available at every educational level– Associate degree– Bachelor’s degree– Master’s degree

• www.scholarships.ptk.org for details

Recent CSN Scholarship Winners

Fall 2014• Ewelina Obrochta, Coca-Cola New Century Scholar, $2,000

Spring 2014• Emilie St-Pierre, GEICO Pathway to Completion Associate’s

Degree Scholar, $1,000 Spring 2013• Kim James, Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise, $1,000• Dylan Ceschi, Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise, $1,000• Ziwei Zheng, Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise, $1,000 Fall 2012• Johnny Zavala, Coca-Cola New Century Scholar, $2,000

Nota Bene Journal Publication

• Send in your literary work for possible publication

2014• Cassandra Van Gelder, Reynolds Scholarship Awards $500• Daryl Watkins, Reynolds Scholarship Awards $500

Leadership Skills Development

• Five Star Competitive Edge– Self-paced, professional development

plan to build essential leadership skills

• Leadership positions – Local– Regional – International

A Network of Scholars

• Connect with members – Locally – Regionally – Internationally

• Member for life

Finish what you start

91% of Phi Theta Kappa members complete their associate degree and/or transfer to a four-year college or university.

(Based on a study of 14,000 Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide. Compared to the national success rate of 39% among community college students.)

Ready to change your story?

• One-time membership fee of $95• Deadline is May 15• Submit online

Induction Ceremony

• Friday May 8 6:00 pm• Horne Theatre Cheyenne campus• Reception to follow• Invite your friends and family

Questions?

• Email us at ptk@csn.edu

• Thank you