Phi Theta Kappa

www.ptk.org

Phi Theta KappaInternational Honor Society

Of Two Year Colleges

Beta Theta OmicronSkyline College Chapter

Skyline’s Chapter:

Beta Theta Omicron

Chartered

November 1999

skylinecollege.edu/boo

Five Star Chapter 1999-2005

Outstanding New Chapter, 2001

Executive Director’s Achievement Award, 2001

Distinguished Chapter, 2002-04

Scholarship Award Service Award USA Today Case

Study Challenge Yearbook Award Participation Award Website Award Newsletter Award Art Award

Top 100 Chapters

Freeman Science Award

Regional Literary Award

Reg. Honors Essay Award

Outstanding President Award

Distinguished Officer Outstanding Member

Top 100 Chapters

Phi Theta Kappa

• Established 1918

• To recognize & encourage scholarship among community college students

• Recognized as the national honor society for 2-year colleges by the American Association of Junior Colleges

Who’s eligible

• Currently enrolled at Skyline.

• GPA ≥ 3.5.

• Maintain >3.25.

• 12 units completed at Skyline.

• Working toward Associate Degree, certificate, or just taking classes.

Benefits

• National Dean’s List• Transcript & diploma

notation• Honors stole, tassel at

graduation

• Acknowledge your achievement• Role model for your family• On your resume

You get:

Scholarships

• All California Team: Skyline students on All California Team, 1999-2005.

National Scholarships

• Guistwhite scholar– Mike Warner, 2000

• Coca Cola scholars– Lara Wells, 2003– Valerie Higgins,

2005– Lee Ann Butler, 2005

•All-USA Academic Team– Mike Warner, 2000– Golda Gacutan, 2001

•Centennial Scholar– Golda Gacutan, 2001

Scholarships

AND,

• $1000 for Skyline member

• $34 million scholarships at 4-year colleges & universities. Updated daily

• $500 Leaders of Promise; scholarship before transfer for continuing student

More Benefits

• XanEdu ReSearch Engine, library

• ScholarshipTRAK, scholarship database

More Benefits

• Letter of Recommendation from the Society to…

• Publish articles in Nota Bene

Induction Ceremony

Your induction:

November 4, 2005

Hallmarks

• Scholarship—Pop Culture: Shaping & Reflecting Who We Are

Essay Contest

Satellite Seminars

Hallmarks

• Scholarship—Pop Culture: Shaping & Reflecting Who We Are

• Leadership—Leadership roles on campus & in the community

Hallmarks

• Scholarship—Pop Culture: Shaping & Reflecting Who We Are

• Leadership—Leadership roles on campus & in the community

• Service—American Cancer Society

Hallmarks

• Scholarship—Pop Culture: Shaping & Reflecting Who We Are

• Leadership—Leadership roles on campus & in the community

• Service—American Cancer Society

• Fellowship—Enjoyable activities related to the other 3 hallmarks

Activities

• Seminars

• College activities…EYH

• Middle-school tutoring

• Regular meetings

Raises $ forCancer, AIDS

SC

Activities

• Regional Honors Institute

• International Honors Institute

• Regional Leadership Conference

• International Convention

Officers

• Lacey Slattery

• Emi Matsuura

• Winny Pratiwi

• Angie Rayfield

• Taylor Angel

• Charles Havnar

• E Concepcion

• Tricia Cruz

• Justin Kramer

Advisors

• Don Biederman• Christine Case• Paul Spakowski• Jeff Westfall

Fee

• $65 • One-time only• Lifetime

membership

$45 International membership$ 5 Regional Fee$15

Members

Passive• Enjoy the benefits

Active• Chapter Meetings• Regional Meetings• International

Meetings• Officer

Membership

$65. Fee = Lifetime MembershipCan join anytime

Join before Nov. 1 to participate in induction.

Join at least 1 month before graduation to show on transcript

Thank you.

Questions?

Scholarships

• All California Team: Skyline students on All California Team, 1999-2005.

National Awards

• Guistwhite scholar– Mike Warner, 2000

• Coca Cola scholars– Lara Wells, 2003– Valerie Higgins,

2005– Lee Ann Butler, 2005

•All-USA Academic Team– Mike Warner, 2000– Golda Gacutan, 2001

•Centennial Scholar– Golda Gacutan, 2001

Scholarships

• All California Team: Skyline students on All California Team, 1999-2005.

National Awards

• Guistwhite scholar– Mike Warner, 2000

• Coca Cola scholars– Lara Wells, 2003– Valerie Higgins,

2005– Lee Ann Butler, 2005

•All-USA Academic Team– Mike Warner, 2000– Golda Gacutan, 2001

•Centennial Scholar– Golda Gacutan, 2001