What is Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society?
Phi Theta Kappa has recognized academic excellence in the two-year college since 1918 and has become the largest and the most prestigious honor society serving two-year colleges around the world.

What are the membership requirements to join Phi Theta Kappa?
Membership is based primarily upon academic achievement
To be eligible you must:

• be currently enrolled at Kennedy-King Community College;

• have completed at least 12 credit hours at Kennedy-King Community College (part-time students are eligible’

• have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 or better;

• pay a one-time membership fee of $122.00 when you join the Lambda Rho Chapter

Will Phi Theta Kappa membership help with transferring to a senior college?
Phi Theta Kappa is nationally recognized and senior colleges throughout the United States actively recruit members. Upon induction, your name is placed in a database that is provided for senior colleges who are interested in recruiting these highly motivated student leaders. In addition, members who participate in our chapter activities gain valuable leadership and community service experience that is extremely valuable when completing transfer scholarship and senior institution applications.

Why should I become a member of Phi Theta kappa, the International Honor Society for Two-year Colleges?

• Members of Phi Theta Kappa may take advantage of a variety of transfer scholarship opportunities open only to members.

• Members of Phi Theta Kappa may apply for more than $35 million in transfer scholarships, provided exclusively to Society members by more than 600 senior institutions.

• Members of Phi Theta Kappa are eligible for nomination by their college for the All-USA Academic Team Competition. In addition, 36 states sponsor All-State Academic Team programs, providing further recognition for outstanding students.

• All members of Phi Theta Kappa are automatically nominated for the National Dean’s List, a publication of America’s most outstanding college students.

• Members of Phi Theta Kappa may submit manuscripts to the Nota Bene, the Society’s honors anthology.

• All members of Phi Theta Kappa receive the prestigious Golden Key Membership Pin.

• All members of Phi Theta Kappa receive the impressive Certificate of Membership

• Members of Phi theta Kappa may affix the Society’s Gold Diploma Seal, denoting Society membership. To their Kennedy-King Community College diploma.

• Members of Phi Theta Kappa may have their membership in the international honor society noted on their Kennedy-King Community College transcript.

• Members of Phi Theta Kappa may wear the Society’s golden monogrammed honors stole and tassel at the Kennedy-King Community College commencement ceremony. Graduation items are available to all graduating members. However, you must inform the advisor two months before graduation.

• All members of Phi Theta Kappa receive a wallet-size Identification Card.

What are the fees for joining the Lambda Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa?
Membership fees are $122.00 ($38 for International Fees, $5 for Regional Fees, $20 for Chapter Fees, Rose and Candle $15.00, Operational Fee $20.00, Graduation Stole $14.00, Graduation Tassel $8.00). This is a one time fee paid before you are inducted into the society.

What are some of the benefits of joining?
One major benefit is the friendships and future business networks that you build - on campus and internationally within the organization. Scholarships, recognition, opportunities to travel, leadership opportunities, service activities, and scholarly fellowship are all part of being a member. Active participation will be rewarded with letters of recognition and prize incentives at the end of the year. Graduating Phi Theta Kappans wear the society stole and are identified on the program, on their diplomas, and on their transcripts as members. (Students requesting copies of their official transcript must indicate on their transcript request form for their Phi Theta Kappa membership to be officially noted on the transcript.)

Are scholarship opportunities available to Phi Theta Kappa members?
YES! More than 600 senior institutions in 49 states, the District of Columbia and Canada, provide approximately $35 million in scholarships exclusively to Phi Theta Kappa members. The Guistwhite Scholarship program awards to winning members ten $5,000 and ten $1,000 stipends for completion of baccalaureate studies. Scholarships are also awarded through the ALL-USA and All-State Academic Teams to members selected. International officers receive $2,00 upon completion of their terms of office and thirty students receive $250 each from the National Deans List. The leaders of Promise Scholarships are awarded to 30 finalists each year totaling $30,000. Finally, Phi Theta Kappa presents students on $1,000 and four $500 awards for winning writings appearing in the Society’s honors anthology, Nota Bene.

What type of activities does the Lambda Rho Chapter participate in?
All of the activities that the chapter participates focus on the four hallmarks of the society (leadership, service, fellowship and scholarship), the current Honors Study Topic, and the current International Service Program. Fundraisers are also scheduled. In addition to local chapter activities, our members also participate in activities on the regional and international levels.

What is the current Honors Study Topic?
Popular Culture: shaping and Reflecting Who We Are

What is the current International Service Program?
Conquering Cancer: Continuing the Fight

When does the Lambda Rho Chapter hold it’s chapter meetings?
Meeting times are determined by our executive board and are alternating Thursdays --------------------- in ----------

What is Enhanced Membership?
Enhanced Membership is a program that encourages and rewards student member participation in chapter activities. This program provides chapters the opportunity to extend invitations of membership to deserving community college students based on scholastic achievement rather than participation in chapter activities. At the same time, the program provides special incentives for students to participate in the may programming opportunities provided by Phi Theta Kappa.What are the participation requirements for Enhanced Membership?
Enhanced members commit to participating in at least four Phi Theta Kappa sponsored activities that promote our four hallmarks (leadership, scholarship, fellowship and service). Each individual member makes his or her activity choices. Members are asked to track their progress and submit an activity report so they can be recognized at the spring Induction Ceremony. Note: Standard membership still entitles members to all of the benefits from the International Headquarters, but by accepting Enhanced Membership you can enjoy all of the benefits of being an active member of the Phi Theta Kappa Chapter.

For more information contact Jeanette M. Williams, Chapter Advisor at 773/602-5159 or visit the Phi Theta Kappa office, located in 3E22 (3rd floor) or call 773/602-5094. Please also visit www.lambdarhoptk@yahoo.com for society information.

 

 

Learn More About Our Achievements, Scholarships and Programs:

PhiThetaKappa.org - LAMBDA RHO CHAPTER:
http://www.phithetakappa.org/directories/chapters/IL/177-1.htm#programs