The Journey
A newsletter for chapter advisors, chapter officers, and
regional officers.
February/
March 2001
Issue
TECH NEWS!
Surfing the Society Web Site
Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters is making things easier and more convenient for you! Take a look at the online resources now offered on the web.
- Online Change of Address Form
- Chapter Officer Reporting Form
- Recognitions Order Form
- Convention Registration Form
- Convention Hotel Reservation Form
- Chapter Annual Report Form
Get Connected at
Convention!
Are you wondering how to survive three days of the International Convention
without your Internet fix? Technology junkies can rest easy. Phi Theta
Kappa’s only exclusively online Scholarship Partner, Jones International
University, is sponsoring an Information Technology Center at the International
Convention in Denver.
The Technology Center will allow delegates the opportunity to check e-mail and surf the ‘Net, all while attending the Convention! Delegates can also receive demonstrations of e-Members, Phi Theta Kappa’s fastest way to report new members, and can Get Connected with The Phi Theta Kappa Network (http://getconnected.ptk.org).
Transferring and
Job Opportunities at Your Fingertips
Whether you are headed to a four-year institution or out into the workforce,
The Phi Theta Kappa Network is ready to work for you. Within the Career
Connection, members can access JOBTRAK, a job listing site offering entry-level
jobs, internships as well as full and part-time positions. JOBTRAK also
provides tips to strengthen job interviews and resumes. As an added bonus,
members can request a personalized letter of recommendation for a potential
employer confirming membership and any leadership roles assumed in the
Society.
Members continuing their educational journey will want to make the Scholarship Connection, which includes access to the ScholarshipTRAK search engine. This resource lists more than 600,000 individual awards and provides detailed information on eligibility requirements, due dates, dollar amount of awards, and contact information.
E-mail Etiquette:
The Do’s and Don’ts of Electronic Protocol
DO use the subject line to grab the attention of the reader.
DON’T use vague or uninteresting phrases for subject lines.
DO include blank lines between each paragraph or section.
DON’T combine an entire page of information into one paragraph.
DO use correct English grammar.
DON’T use too much punctuation, such as several exclamation marks or unfamiliar
abbreviations.
DO use proper titles and suitable greetings/closings.
DON’T be too informal. You can never be sure to whom your message will
be forwarded.
DO use courteous and respectful words to convey your message.
DON’T USE ALL UPPER CASE, which is the equivalent of shouting at someone
in person.
DO make your messages as brief as possible.
DON’T be a novelist. Messages should be concise and to the point.
DO use your toolbar to correct mistakes in spelling.
DON’T leave mistakes for “uthers” to notice.
For
more internet information, also read
Online
Courses: Convenient or Problematic?
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