Blog originally published on Higher Education Today, a blog by the American Council of Education. Recently, the Joint Statement on Transfer and Award of Credit was updated for the first time since 2017, part of the work of the ACE National Task Force on the Transfer and Award of Credit. The statement, revised by ACE, the American…
Stay tuned to more International Officer content by following us on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok: @phithetakappa Phi Theta Kappa’s 2022-2023 officer team brought with it the plot-twist of a century, providing even more diversity to an already stellar team with the election of the first-ever International Co-Presidents! Representing over 340,000 active members,…
PTK Catalyst is right around the corner! Phi Theta Kappa’s biggest event of the year is an opportunity for members, alumni and advisors to get together and celebrate the accomplishments of our community, and we’re back in-person for the first time since 2019. Here are 6 things we missed: 1. The Flag Parade – Phi…
Editors note: This post was written by Caroline Sabsoul, Communications Coordinator at Phi Theta Kappa. My first experience with the PTK Scholarship application was in the Spring of 2018. My advisor had a session to go over the application, how to complete the eligibility quiz, important questions to highlight, etc. As an international student, it…
Hampshire College was founded in 1965 to radically reimagine liberal arts education. Today, they pride themselves in being an unconventional institution, organized differently from any college in the world. Offering courses in science, technology, math, engineering, fine art, visual art, and performing arts, the small institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts is offering PTK members a…
Editor’s Note: This post was written by Catreese Qualls, International Vice President for Division III. “Today I stand on the backs of the giants who came before me. I’m compelled by the blood, sweat, tears, and rich history of those who laid the foundation before me.” I said these words in a recent publication of…
PTK’s last in-person Catalyst was in 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Since the pandemic started, we’ve been working hard to plan a convention that would fit everyone’s needs…and guess what? We did it! This year, your chapter can attend in-person, virtually, or combine both options for a hybrid experience in our most inclusive PTK Catalyst yet!…
Sometimes, when we think about Black History, we think about it as being in the past. At Phi Theta Kappa, Black History is something we live daily. It is very much a part of our present. Although we serve community college students from all over the world, Phi Theta Kappa’s Headquarters is located in Jackson,…
Manhattan College is the latest institution to announce a $2,000 per year transfer scholarship for PTK members! Ranked by Money as one of the top 10 most transformative colleges in the U.S., Manhattan College offers students tailored, individualized attention to equip them with the necessary tools and resources to thrive academically and socially. The college’s Center…
After two years of virtual conventions, PTK Catalyst is back in person! This time, we’re packing up and taking our annual convention to the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colorado from April 7-9. Hallmark awards ceremony, transfer & career fairs, International Officer election…PTK Catalyst will be bigger and better than EVER. Before…
Thank you to everyone who participated in Phi Theta Kappa’s second Scholar Dash 5K! Nearly $50,000 was raised, creating more than 830 Golden Opportunity Scholarships to cover the membership fee for deserving students. It was a fierce competition among PTK’s 29 regions, and three stood out as the top fundraisers: Illinois took the top prize,…
PTK’s Fall Awareness Week is Sept. 20-25, and we have 7 ideas for how you can get involved.