Publications
Publication Opportunities
PTK gives community college students a place to publish original writing and art, share their undergraduate research, and show how they’re improving their campuses and communities. For members, publication is a way to share work they’re proud of with a wider audience. For readers, it’s a chance to hear directly from community college students and see what they’re creating, discovering, and leading.
Nota Bene
Since 1994, Nota Bene has published original writing and visual art by Phi Theta Kappa members. Through poetry, short stories, essays, drama, and visual art, students share their experiences and ideas in their own words and images. The competition offers opportunities for publication and scholarships, including the International Poet Laureate award.
Change Makers Journal
Change Makers, Phi Theta Kappa’s journal of student leadership, publishes projects led by community college students who work directly with college presidents and other campus leaders. Students learn how to listen, identify a campus priority, and lead a project from idea to implementation.
Civic Scholar Journal
Civic Scholar, Phi Theta Kappa’s undergraduate research journal, publishes research led by community college students. Students develop their own research questions, examine evidence across disciplines, and use what they learn to address needs in their communities. The journal shares both the findings and what students did with them, giving other students and educators examples of how undergraduate research can inform local action.