Phi theta Kappa is the America Association of Community College’s official honor society for two-year colleges. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders. Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has a presence on almost 1,300 community college campuses in 11 nations. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges in 1929. More than 3.5 million students have been inducted since 1918, with approximately 250,000 active members in the nation’s community colleges, making Phi Theta Kappa a true catalyst among members and colleges.
Qualifying students enrolled in PTK become lifetime members of this distinct honor society and gain access to a multitude of benefits such as scholarships, career training, recognition, transfer success, leadership, volunteerism, and fellowship (examples listed below). To qualify or membership, student must have completed at least 12 credits towards an associate or bachelors’ degree or at least 6 credits towards a certificate AND have a cumulative 3.5 grade point average.
The mission of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders. For more than 100 years, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has helped millions of high-achieving college students reach their full potential. We don’t just recognize their academic success; we give them opportunities to develop professional and leadership skills, earn scholarships, explore career paths — and make their worlds a lot bigger.
College of Eastern Idaho is a member of Division IV in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The CEI official PTK Chapter is the Beta Chi Psi Chapter and a member of the Rocky Mountain-Cascade Region which includes South Idaho, Oregon, and Utah.
The upcoming Induction Ceremony for Beta Chi Psi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is May 6, 2022 at 3: 00 p.m. on CEI Campus in Room 151, Building 6.
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