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Administrative support is one of the most important ingredients in developing an active chapter. It can make a huge difference for your chapter ... and your region! Financial support from college presidents in the Rocky Mountain-Cascade Region allowed 18 advisors to attend the region’s first-ever Advisors Retreat without paying any registration fees. The experimental advisor education program provided a successful forum for fellowship and the exchange of ideas. “Getting to meet the advisors from other chapters justified the weekend,” said advisor Cami Bishop of Portland Community College in Portland, Oregon, “as they are often not funded by their colleges and thus are unable to attend regional meetings.” Advisors welcomed two college presidents who participated in the meeting. Dr. Patricia McDonald of Umpqua Community College and Dr. Joe Johnson of Clackamas Community College, both of Oregon, reminded advisors that an administration would willingly support a chapter that in turn supported and served the campus community. Dr. Thomas Burke, President of Kansas City Kansas Community College - home to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2002 Most Distinguished Chapter - says he looks for strong leadership from his chapter. “Our chapter was ranked as a one star chapter for many years (in the Five Star Program),” said Dr. Burke, “but after the college established an Honors Program and used Phi Theta Kappa to incorporate the student learning process with the Hallmarks of the Society, the chapter began to develop and grow, and the college benefited from a multitude of services to the community.” The Eta Nu Chapter at St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, Florida, has consistently placed high in the Hallmark Awards competition, most recently being named First Runner-Up to Most Distinguished Chapter at the Nashville Convention. According to the college’s Provost Dr. Charles Roberts, the college administration has shared in that limelight. “St. Petersburg College views the Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa as values that we want to see in all students; it is a value of good citizenship,” said Dr. Roberts. “As such the college benefits from having those students with leadership skills setting an example for all students. The support that we give to our chapters is brought back to us manyfold in that this strong chapter, and the qualities of our members, extends to other students. “Whenever we need a student spokesperson for our campus, we choose a Phi Theta Kappa member,” continued Roberts. “And the members are always available to us for participation in college projects and initiatives.” To make sure your administration knows it can count on your chapter for support, chapters are encouraged to complete a College Project as part of the Five Star Chapter Development Program. The chapter’s officers should meet with the college president or another administrator to plan a project that meets the goals of the college administration. The College Project’s focus should be determined by the college administration, not the chapter members. This is the chapter’s opportunity to give back in a meaningful way to the college. For more information on the College Project, visit www.ptk.org/fivestar/fs_intro.htm or contact Director of Regional Programs Kathy Hayes at kathy.hayes@ptk.org or 601.984.3562. The amiable relationship that you build today with your college administration can lead to a more successful and active chapter for years to come.
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