The New Shape of Chapter Leadership
Many chapters are finding success with non-traditional leadership teams. Below are the three most common leadership structures for Phi Theta Kappa chapters. Each style has advantages and disadvantages, but if your chapter is considering reorganization, examine these options. Keep in mind that it is important that one officer be designated Chapter President, regardless of the Leadership Structure your chapter chooses, since Chapter Presidents receive special communications from Headquarters not sent to other officers! If your chapter opts for restructuring its leadership, be sure to include any current officer duties not listed here. Remember, these are only examples: the best leadership team is the one that works for your chapter!
Triangle Model 
President - Lead meetings, prepare meeting agendas, appoint and establish any necessary committees, vote only in case of a tie, develop chapter goals with advisors and officers, oversee chapter projects and award entry preparation.
Vice-President(s) - Oversee Hallmark activities, prepare Hallmark Award entries, assume duties of president in his or her absence, and implement new ways to increase membership and meeting attendance.
Treasurer - Maintain chapter bank account, receive money, write checks, keep a set of books, and present financial report at each business meeting.
Secretary - Take and present minutes at chapter meetings, record chapter activities, file photos, flyers, etc., submit articles to campus and community newspapers, create chapter newsletter, and photograph chapter events.
Committees - Examples: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Fellowship, Fundraising, Project Graduation and Membership. Set goals for their assigned area, meet as needed, give reports at meetings, assist with award entries in their areas, and submit committee news to the chapter newsletter editor.
Square Model
Chairpersons of each committee share responsibility for presiding over business meetings, submitting press releases and editing the chapter newsletter. The chairperson of the Leadership Committee is usually designated Chapter President.
Leadership Committee - Set overall chapter goals, coordinate Leadership Hallmark activities, record and photograph Leadership events, oversee Five Star program, maintain chapter bank account and financial records, set up for and clean up after chapter events and prepare Leadership awards entries.
Scholarship Committee - Design and conduct activities on the Honors Study Topic, record and photograph Scholarship events, secure speakers for chapter events, promote Satellite Seminars Series and prepare Scholarship awards entries.
Service Committee - Plan and conduct International Service Program activities, organize service projects on campus and in community, record and photograph Service events, coordinate Project Graduation activities, responsible for refreshments at chapter events, and prepare Service awards entries.
Fellowship Committee - Implement activities to promote chapter unity and interaction with other chapters, coordinate fundraising, oversee programs to increase membership and meeting attendance, record and photograph fellowship events, and prepare Fellowship awards entries.
Circle Model
Each officer is responsible for presiding over meetings on a rotating basis, but be sure to designate a Chapter President (usually the Leadership Officer).
Leadership Officer - Coordinate Leadership activities, provide leadership opportunities for students and community members, implement the Five Star Program and oversee preparation of Leadership Award entries.
Service Officer - Oversee International Service Program activities, supervise community service activities, and oversee preparation of Service award entries.
Fellowship Officer - Organize Fellowship events, work with campus and community organizations for cooperative opportunities, maintain ties with sister chapters, and oversee preparation of Fellowship award entries.
Scholarship Officer - Coordinate lectures, discussions, and films related to the Honors Study Topic for members, students and the community, promote the Satellite Seminar Series, recognize scholarly achievements of students and faculty, and oversee preparation of Scholarship award entries.
Membership Officer - Recruit members through mail and phone contact, organize Enhanced Membership Program and Orientations, and update members through email of upcoming meetings and events.
Fundraising Officer - Coordinate fundraising drives, maintain chapter bank account and financial records, and work with campus grants officer, student government, and/or activities council to secure chapter funding.
Communications Officer - Maintain chapter web page, edit chapter newsletter, record minutes of each meeting, and record all chapter activities each week.
Public Relations Officer - Submit articles to campus and community newspapers and local media, coordinate Project Graduation activities, photograph chapter activities, keep newspaper clippings and work with the campus Public Relations Dept.
