The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Foundation is proud to announce that Justin Oberndorf has joined its Board of Trustees. A dedicated educator and long-time supporter of PTK, Oberndorf brings over 20 years of experience in education and leadership development to the Foundation. Oberndorf holds a master’s degree in Secondary Education and currently serves as an…
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 14 college administrators with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2025, the Society’s annual convention in Kansas City, Missouri, April 3-5, 2025. To be eligible for this award, college presidents and CEOs must have served in their role for at least five years. Recipients…
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for high-achieving students at associate-degree-granting institutions, is proud to welcome Reid State Technical College as its newest chapter. The college, which recently achieved accreditation, celebrated this milestone with its inaugural induction ceremony on March 3, 2025, recognizing students for their academic excellence and leadership potential. Reid State’s…
CCsmart, powered by Phi Theta Kappa, has launched a statewide awareness campaign in Missouri. This initiative aims to highlight community colleges as a smart choice for Missouri students, helping them achieve their educational and career goals. The campaign is partially funded by a grant from Lumina Foundation, an independent private foundation dedicated to ensuring that learning…
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, president of Community College of Aurora in Colorado, to its Presidential Advisory Board. He joins other college presidents from across the nation on the board as the Colorado representative. On the board, he will provide input into the organization’s strategic plan, priorities, and direction….
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named 150 colleges and universities to its 2021 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the dynamic pathways they have created to support transfer students.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 26 college administrators with Distinguished College Administrator Awards during PTK Catalyst 2021, the Society’s annual convention, broadcast live from Orlando, Florida, April 8-10.
Fifteen Phi Theta Kappa members have been awarded Hurst Review NCLEX® Scholarships to help cover the cost of NCLEX exam fees and study materials.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Jimmy Sawtelle, chancellor of Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC), to its Presidential Advisory Board.
Three Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) members have received the Orlowski Award for International Officer candidates, which comes with a $1,500 scholarship and a framed medallion plaque for each.
Forty-three Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members have received the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s (JKCF) 2020 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. They will each receive up to $40,000 a year for up to three years to complete an undergraduate degree.
Five community college students have been elected to represent their peers as Phi Theta Kappa International Officers for the 2020-2021 academic year.