Is International Office for You?
Only five members each year are elected at the International Convention to serve as International Officers - the highest position of student leadership in Phi Theta Kappa! It is an awesome responsibility that comes with awesome benefits.
What Do International Officers Do?
The major responsibilities of International Officers include:
- Presiding at the International Convention and Honors Institute.
- Giving speeches and workshops at regional meetings promoting Phi Theta Kappa's programs.
- Preparing a Divisional Newsletter to be sent to Society constituents by email three times in the fall and three times in the spring.
- Participating in their local chapter activities.
- Setting goals for their term in office.
What Are the Rewards of Serving?
Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters provides International Officers with the following benefits:
- A life-changing leadership experience that develops public speaking, goal setting and organizational skills.
- Travel/accommodation expenses for all Headquarters-approved travel to regional conferences, International Honors Institute, International Convention and other conferences.
- A $500 stipend each semester to help cover personal Officer-related expenses (clothes, drycleaning, childcare while traveling, etc.).
- A laptop computer and free Internet service during term in office.
- A $2,000 scholarship and the International Officer pearl-accented lapel pin upon successful completion of term in office.
If you are interested in seeking an International Office, submit a written request for a Candidate Application to Director of Programs Jennifer Stanford, fax 912.826.7005. All completed applications must be returned to Headquarters by February 22, 2008.
