Workshop/Speaker Topics for Regional Meetings
To ensure your regional meeting is time well spent for your participants, it's important to plan an effective program agenda.
The best place to start is by answering the following questions:
- What is the purpose of this regional meeting?
- What information is most important to share with members and advisors at this conference?
- What's new in Phi Theta Kappa? What is happening in the region?
- What topics are most helpful for community college students?
The purpose of any Phi Theta Kappa regional meeting is to provide participants with a deeper understanding as well as instructions on how to implement Phi Theta Kappa programs. If you're planning a Leadership Conference (normally held in the summer or fall), then your conference agenda should focus on helping chapters plan activities and share ideas for the academic year. If you're hosting a regional convention, the focus is generally on regional award presentations and regional officer elections.
Phi Theta Kappa's programming is built on the Society's four hallmarks - Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. Let these be your guide as you plan your regional meeting agenda.
Scholarship
- Honors Study Topic
- Community College Readership Program
- Honors Case Study Challenge
- Regional Honors Study Topic Project
- Nota Bene Literary Anthology
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Programs (All-USA Academic Team, Guistwhite Scholar Program, All-State Academic Team, Leaders of Promise Scholarships, Transfer Scholarships, etc.)
Leadership
- Leadership Skills (Goal Setting, Public Speaking, Delegating, etc.)
- Leadership Styles
- Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Course
- Campaigning for Regional/International Office
- Building a Successful Chapter Officer Team
Service
- International Service Program
- Regional Service Project
Fellowship
- International, Regional and Chapter Communications (Websites, Newsletters, Electronic Mailing Lists, etc.)
- Opportunities to Attend International Convention and International Honors Institute
- Regional Fellowship Events
- Collaborating with Other Phi Theta Kappa Chapters
Other Programs/Topics:
- Project Graduation
- Hallmark Awards Program
- Five Star Chapter Development Program
- Chapter Fundraising
- Motivating Members
- Transferring to a Four-Year College
- Job Interview Skills
[Return to Regional Meetings 101: A Resource Guide for Host Chapters]
