Phi Theta Kappa
What is Phi Theta Kappa?
Phi Theta Kappa, founded in 1918, is recognized as the official honor society by the American Association of Community Colleges. Among the society's distinguished alumni are the late Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick, astronaut Fred Haise, and journalist Jim Lehrer. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa will be to recognize and encourage scholarship among students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide an opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for the exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
We are the PSI KAPPA CHAPTER of St. Philip's College's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. We welcome you to our chapter and encourage you to take advantage of all the opportunities. We salute our members for their accomplishments and charge them to explore for truth and dedicate themselves to cultivating a well-reasoned life, a prelude to service and honor!
How do I become a member?
Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is a permanent recognition of your hard work and academic achievement. That is why membership in Phi Theta Kappa is a special honor. Colleges, universities, and potential employers will recognize your membership. Benefits include an exclusive professional development plan, leadership opportunities, 24/7 transfer help, more than $37 million in scholarships from over 700 colleges and universities, and much more.
Phi Theta Kappa provides unique opportunities for:
- Scholarship
- Leadership
- Service
- Fellowship
What are the qualifications?
Membership is based on superior academic achievement and is conferred only by invitation of the Psi Kappa Chapter of St. Philip's College. If seeking a degree, you must have completed at least twelve college hours with a minimum cumulative 3.5 grade point average. If seeking a certificate, you must have completed at least six college hours with a minimum cumulative 3.5 grade point average.
OutreachThe Chapter is very involved not only within the chapter but the college and community. Below are a few agencies that the members of the chapter have given back.
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With over $90 million in scholarships for eligible members, Phi Theta Kappa helps you finish the dreams you started. Visit www.ptk.org for more information.
Recognitions
Psi Kappa is honored to have such great scholars in our chapter. We congratulate them and the chapter's successes.
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Officers
Lucian Reyes-Rosales - Chapter President
Mari Eslora - Chapter Vice President
Roger Gaspard - VP of Leadership
Kristin Jackson - VP of Fellowship
Brianisha Johnson - VP of Scholarship
Matthew Thompson - Historian
Rebecca Beal - Secretary
Amélie Thibodeaux - Public Relations Officer
Eli Rosin - SGA Representative
Contact Information
Tyrell Williams PTK Advisor twilliams160@dos5.net 210-486-2166 MLK Clarence Windzell Norris Building (CWN), 412A |
Cynthia Dinsmore PTK Advisor cdinsmore@dos5.net 210-486-2490 MLK Sutton Learning Center (SLC), 219 |
Karen Baker PTK Advisor kbaker27@dos5.net 210-486-2034 MLK Welcome Center #104 |