Phi Theta Kappa

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Phi Theta Kappa

• Advisors Retreat
• Sept. 11, 2004

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The Chapter Advisor

• What have I gotten myself into???!!!
• We provide Leadership, Direction, Vision
• We are the Continuity for the chapter from year
  to year
• Leadership styles vary
• Advisors have Veto Power, though the campus CEO
  has the final say

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Minimum Advisors Duties

• Chapter Annual Report
• Reporting New Members to HQ
• College Duties as Required
• Team Leadership

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Chapter By-Laws

• Governing Document
• Guidelines for Year-to-Year issues
• Chapter Finances
• Service Requirements

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Eight Basic Elements of StrongChapter By-Laws

• Name and purpose of chapter
• Chapter membership eligibility standards
• Advisor appointment process and duties
• Procedure for chapter officer elections
• Chapter officer titles and duties
• Procedures for officer resignations and
  replacement
• Chapter finances including local membership fees
• Procedure for amendments to by-laws

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Membership Eligibility

• Minimum eligibility is 3.0 GPA after 12 or more
  hours of associate degree credit
• Final eligibility standards are set by the
  chapter if higher standards are desired
• Part-time students are eligible
• A student does not have to complete a degree, or
  even be planning on getting a degree

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Membership Eligibility

• Eligibility defined by By-Laws
• Academic Probation and Revocation of Membership
• Transfer of Membership
• Inclusion/Exclusion of Transfer Credit
• Advisor Appointment

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Membership Eligibility

• Certificate students may be eligible if at least
  12 hours of credit could be applied to an
  associate degree
• International students are eligible
• Transfer credit allowance is a chapter-by-chapter
  call
• High School students are eligible if theyve
  earned at least 12 hours of credit with the
  minimum GPA

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Membership Eligibility

• Graduates are eligible for membership if they
  continue taking classes that can be applied to an
  associate degree
• A Grade Forgiveness policy is effective for
  grades over 5 years old
• Provisional membership is allowed. For those
  awaiting full eligibility (cannot vote, hold
  office, or represent chapters, may not wear the
  key)
• Honorary Memberships are allowed and encouraged

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New Member Recruitment

• Good as Gold campaign posters and brochures
• Identify eligible students
• Invite eligible students
• Follow-up
• Conduct new-member orientations
• Collect applications and fees
• Report members to HQ
• Induct them!!!

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New Member Orientation

• Welcome and Introduction
• Stress Membership Benefits (Brochure, PowerPoint
  Presentation, Video)
• Stress that Participation in activities is
  STRICTLY Voluntary
• Explain the application and fees
• Leave time for questions

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Member Benefits

• Transfer Scholarships
• Leaders of Promise Scholarships
• Guistwhite Scholarships
• Golden Key Membership Pin
• Graduation Regalia
• Nota Bene Publication
• National Deans List

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New Member Orientation

• Good as Gold PowerPoint available online
• Resource DVD
• Recruitment Video
• Orientation Slide Presentation
• Invitation video by Rod Risley
• Phi Theta Kappa song
• International Convention Highlights
• Honors Satellite Seminar
• Project Graduation Video

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E-Members

• Internet Access for Reporting and Searching
• http//www.ptk.org/apps/emembers.jsp
• Reporting of new members
• Member search
• Individuals
• Semesters
• Years
• Chapters Membership History

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Chapter Five-Star Program

• Voluntary Participation
• You and your officers set your goal
• Goal Report Form due in April
• Updates due in October and January
• Local Recognition Letter to College
  President/CEO
• Regional Recognition Certificate presented at
  the Regional Convention
• International Convention Published annually on
  ptk.org and in a bulletin handed out at the
  International Convention

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Pinnacle Awards Program

• Given to chapters that have increased membership
  (based on calendar year)
• Bronze Chapter increase of at least one member
  over last year
• Certificate presented at a Regional Meeting
• Silver Chapter increase of 10 or more, or
  induction of 90 of eligible students
• 100 stipend to be used for chapter scholarships.
  , congratulatory letter will be sent to their
  college president from Executive Director Rod A.
  Risley, Certificate presented during a regional
  meeting, special ribbons will be worn on chapter
  members' International Convention Name Badges
• Gold Chapter increase of 10 or more, or
  induction of 90 of eligible students for THREE
  CONSECUTIVE YEARS
• 100 stipend to be used for chapter scholarships.
  , congratulatory letter sent, certificate
  presented during a regional meeting, trophy
  awarded at the International Convention
• Register at http//www.ptk.org/pinnacle

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Important Dates to Remember

• April 5-Star Goal form due
• April or May Chapter Annual Report Due
• October All-USA Applications Available
• October 5-Star Update Due
• December All-USA Nominations Due
• January 5-Star Update Due
• February Hallmark Awards Due
• February or March Regional Convention
• April International Convention

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Advisor Benefitsand Opportunities (Jo Fritts)

• Recognitions Program
• After each five years of service
• Sent to college president or CEO in the spring
  for on-campus presentation
• Hallmark Awards
• Recognition includes Paragon, Giles, and
  Continued Excellence Awards
• Essay and Recommendations

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Advisor Benefitsand Opportunities (Jo Fritts)

• Advisor Scholarship for the International
  Convention and Advisors Pre-Conference for
  first-time attendees
• Mosal Awards - 5000 stipend for individual
  growth and professional development
• Faculty Scholar Program and International Honors
  Institute
• Leadership Development Studies