The Phi Theta Kappa Experience:

Honors in Action

What is the ΦΘΚExperience?

MembershipResources

for Individuals

Five-Star

Honors Institute

Honors in Action

Hallmark Awards

International Convention

Regional Events

Honors Seminars

Sharing

ΦΘΚ Experience

Honors In Action

Investigate and research issues related to the Honors Study Topic

Take the initiative Use and develop leadership abilities Make a positive difference through

service

Honors In Action

Incorporate each of the four Hallmarks:• Scholarship• Leadership• Service• Fellowship

Honors in Action Elements

Honors Study Topic International Service Program Leadership Development Program Scholarly Fellowship

The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences

Definition Fine Arts Health Economic Policy Rise and Fall of

Civilizations and Empires

Political and Civil Liberties

Geography Education Individual, Family

and Community Life Environment

Operation Green:Improving Our Communities

Education and raising awareness

Recycling Beautification Clean communities

Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies:

A Humanities Approach

Classic literature Film studies Team building exercises Case studies

Project Planning Model

Issue• What issue or study question from the

Honors Study Topic will you address? Research Sources

• What academic publications and experts will you consult?

Project Planning Model

The Basics• Who, what, where, when and how• Specific leadership roles and actions• Address the International Service

Program

Project Planning Model

Resources• Budget, funding source• Committees• Specific project goals• Publicity and PR• Fulfill any chapter goals

Project Planning Model

Resources• Satisfy Five Star Chapter Development

Program requirements• Develop leadership skills and capacity of

chapter members• Reward and/or recognize participants

Project Planning Model

Impact• Chapter• College• Community• Region

Building the Team

Get personal Go for the goal Clarify who’s who Make it official Draw up a game plan Use “group” speak Share the information

Build strong communication lines

Make a play date Encourage team spirit Tickle the team funny

bone Every opinion counts

Smarter Projects

Simple easily understandable

Measurable demonstrate progress

Accountable assign tasks

Realistic consider available resources

Timely set milestone dates

Extending stretch your capabilities

Recognition reward your members

Questions to Consider

How will you keep track of:• Planning• Quantitative and qualitative outcomes• Lessons learned

As the project develops, ask• What is left undone• What opportunities remain for the future

Sources

• www.ptk.org/honors/guide/• www.ptk.org/service/• leadership.ptk.org