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The Alpha Project is only the second long range planning initiative conducted by Phi Theta Kappa in its more than eighty years of existence. The first planning initiative, Phi Theta Kappa 2001, was conducted in 1990 and set the priorities of Phi Theta Kappa during the current decade. The impact of the initial long range planning initiative has been enormous. Most of the programs and member benefits offered today emanated from the first long range planning initiative. Thus, the impact of the long range planning initiative will be significant in determining the Society's priorities, programs, benefits, and services in the next decade.
Review of Progress made in the 1990's
To prepare to engage in the long range planning initiative it is important to review Phi Theta Kappa's mission as presented in the "Purpose Statement" of the Society's Constitution and to review the progress made since the first long range planning initiative conducted in 1990.
Phi Theta Kappa's Mission Statement
1. Recognize and encourage
scholarship among two-year college students.
2. Provide opportunities for individual growth and development through
leadership, service, and fellowship programs.
The following reflects the scope of Phi Theta Kappa and the member benefits, services, and programs offered prior to the Society's first long-range planning initiative conducted in 1990:
- 700 Chapters
- 40,000 new members inducted annually
- 22 Regions
- Membership Benefits: Membership Certificate, Diploma Seal, and Transcript Stamp 50 senior institutions offered Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
- International Convention - 1,800 attendees
- Honors Institute
- Golden Key Newsletter mailed quarterly to members for one year
The following reflects
the progress of Phi Theta Kappa in the decade of the 1990's as a result
of the first long range plan:
(Note the attention given to the Society's mission)
- 1100 chapters
- 80,000 New Members Inducted (estimate)
- 29 Regions
- 2100 Chapter Advisors
- Membership Benefits: Membership Certificate, Diploma Seal, Transcript Stamp, Identification Card, Phi Theta Kappa Key Pin
- 450 Senior Institutions offering $29 million in scholarships
- International Convention
- 3,750 attendees
- Recognizing
Scholarship
- Automatic Inclusion in National Dean's List, 30 $250 scholarships offered
- Five $2,000 Scholarships for International Officers
- Ten $5,000 and Ten $1,000 scholarships provided through Guistwhite Scholarship Program
- Ten $2,000 Mosal Awards for Leadership and Scholarship provided Chapter Advisors
- All-USA Academic Team - 20 $2,500 scholarships
- All-State Academic Teams - 35 States, additional scholarships and media coverage
- Enrollment in Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Database, linking students with senior institutions
- Names of new
members posted on Society Website
- Encouraging
Scholarship
- Honors Study Guide - reference guide for using honors study topic, establishing honors courses
- Honors Institute - 87 scholarships provided to regions, $70,000
- Regional Honors Institutes - 25 held
- Faculty Development Conference - 22 chapter advisors selected to engage in study of the Honors Study Topic with scholars of national reputation, all expenses paid, $400 stipend
- Nota Bene honors anthology, plus 1 $1,000 award and 4 $500 awards presented 3.5 PLUS, annual journal mailed annually to all members, advisors, administrators, college presidents, donors, and friends