The Journey
A newsletter for chapter advisors, chapter officers, and
regional officers.
November/
December 2000
Issue
Phi Theta Kappa Announces Special Pre-Convention Educational Opportunities
for Advisors and Officers!
2001
Officer Academies
Wednesday, March 28, 2001
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Precedes
the 83rd International Convention, Denver, Colorado,
March 29-31, 2001!
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The 2001 enhanced Officer Academies offer the premier training opportunity to newly-elected Phi Theta Kappa Chapter and Regional Officers who will be serving in the 2001-02 academic year.
Chapter Officer Academy
Chapter Officers will explore leadership skills from the Society’s Leadership Development Studies course and learn how to apply these critical skills to Phi Theta Kappa programs. Small-group activities will allow participants to put into practice these leadership lessons while networking with officers from across the nation and abroad!
Chapter Officer Academy Topics Include:
- Defining Your Personal Leadership Style
- Articulating a Vision Through Recruiting New Members
- Goal Setting with the Five-Star Chapter Development Program and Honors Study Topic
- Leading by Serving Through America’s Promise
- Conflict Management
- Delegating and Time Management by Participating in Hallmark Awards and Planning Your Chapter’s Calendar
Regional Officer
Academy Regional Officers will learn how to make the most of their Phi Theta Kappa leadership position through personal and professional development sessions.
Regional Officer Academy Topics Include:
- The Role of a Regional Officer
- Professional Etiquette Public Speaking
- Diversity and Tolerance
- Organizational Skills
- Initiating Change
- Regional GoalSetting
For more details, refer to the Convention Registration Form (this is a PDF form). Space is limited. Reserve your space today with a $65 non-refundable registration fee. Chapter Officers use the Convention Registration Form to register.
Regional Officers contact Regional Coordinator for registration information.
2001
Advisor Pre-Conference
Wednesday, March 28, 2001
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Precedes the 83rd International Convention, Denver, Colorado, March 29-31, 2001!
Two Tracks Available:
Track One: “Beginning in Phi Theta Kappa”
Designed for advisors with less than two years of experience who did not attend last year’s Advisor Pre-Conference.
Topics Covered:
- Chapter Advisor Responsibilities
- Gaining Administrative Support on Campus
- Structuring an Effective Officer Team
- Participating in the Five-Star Chapter Development Program
- Determining Membership Eligibility
- Conducting an Orientation and Induction Ceremony
- Reporting New Members to Headquarters
Track Two: “Developing in Phi Theta Kappa”
Designed for advisors with two to four years of experience, including those who may have attended last year’s Advisor Pre-Conference.
Topics Covered:
- Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities
- Scholarship Opportunities for Advisors
- Participating in the Five-Star Chapter Development Program
- Succeeding in the Hallmark Awards Program
- Exploring Chapter Fundraising Ideas
- Gaining Recognition and Support on Campus
- Avoiding Advisor Burnout
No
additional registration fee!
Just mark your Convention Registration Form!
Registration Deadline: March 2, 2001
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