Phi Theta Kappa at
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Beta Zeta Mu Chapter
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Welcome to the information page for the Beta Zeta Mu Chapter at Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City Campus! We are thrilled to have you here and are excited to welcome you to our community of high achievers. Joining the Beta Zeta Mu Chapter means becoming a part of a powerful community of diverse college students dedicated to making their own futures through service and leadership. The Beta Zeta Mu Chapter, established in 1997, is home to over 2,478 members and alumni, all committed to making a lasting impact through leadership, service, and academic excellence.
The chapter leaders at the Beta Zeta Mu Chapter have been working on service and research projects both on campus and in the community. Here are a few of their recent projects:
- The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Architecture and Design of play
- Promoting CCsmart Through Mentoring and Public Awareness
- Guiding and Advising Prospective Students
Scholarships
Members of the Beta Zeta Mu Chapter who aspire to receive a bachelor's degree have access to millions of dollars in transfer scholarsips from PTK's four-year partners--these awards provide significant savings towards tuition at over 800 four-year colleges and universities. Also, $17,630 has been awarded in competitive scholarships from PTK's Foundation in recent years. These scholarships help ease the financial burden of college, enabling members to focus on their studies and future careers.
Awards
The Beta Zeta Mu Chapter at Western Iowa Tech Community College has been recognized internationally as an award-winning chapter, receiving accolades such as:
- 2024 Continued Excellence Award for Advisors
- 2024 Distinguished Chapter Officer Award
- 2024 Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award
- 2024 Paragon Award for New Advisors
- 2023 CCsmart Champion Award
- 2023 Distinguished Chapter Advisor Team Award
- 2023 Distinguished Chapter Officer Award
- 2023 Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award
- 2023 Distinguished College Project Award
- 2022 Beta Alpha Continued Excellence Award
- 2022 Continued Excellence Award for Advisors
- 2022 Distinguished Chapter Award
- 2022 Distinguished Chapter Member Award
- 2022 Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award
- 2022 Distinguished College Project Award
- 2022 Distinguished Theme Award - Honors in Action
- 2022 Honors in Action Project Award
- 2022 Most Distinguished Chapter Winner/Finalists
PTK Contact
If you have any questions or need personalized assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. Ashley Tkach works directly with the Beta Zeta Mu Chapter and is here to provide you 1-on-1 support.
Chapter Advisors