June 1998
Pursuing "The Pursuit of Happiness"
At this time of year Phi Theta Kappa chapters are busy finding ways to implement the 1998-99 Honors Study Topic, "The Pursuit of Happiness: Conflicting Visions and Values." Most chapters begin with a study of the Honors Study Topic Program Guide, which helps them discover the most important issues to explore and provides ideas for projects which are effective on campus or in the community.
This valuable Program Guide has been mailed to all advisors, who are encouraged to reproduce any part of the guide for the chapter or for college honors courses. Additional copies can be purchased through the Recognition Services Department at Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters.
The following ideas are a synthesis from the Program Guide, chapter members and advisors, and faculty who teach honors courses.
Begin with an Overview
Develop an understanding and appreciation of the Honors Study Topic before you begin any projects. Ask an officer, such as the scholarship chairman, and other members to present an overview of the Topic to the entire chapter. These presentations should help the chapter understand why the Topic is important today, its historical significance, what issues will be "in the news" throughout the year, and what issues could be developed for the broad academic fields represented within the college. (More)
