Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor Society of the Two-Year College, is committed to promoting scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship among talented community college students. Beta Alpha Xi, the Estrella Mountain Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, has achieved an outstanding Five Star Ranking since forming in 1995 and for the last three years has achieved ranking as one of the Top 100 chapters in the entire 1250+ chapter Phi Theta Kappa organization.
The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among community and technical junior college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
The Beta Alpha XI chapter of Phi Theta Kappa offers membership invitations to students who have achieved a minimum 3.25 GPA, completed twelve (12) college level credit hours, and are in good standing with Estrella Mountain Community college. Those who accept membership are encouraged to participate fully through the chapter development program, which focuses on the four hallmarks - scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship.
Beta Alpha Xi does not receive a budget from EMCC and must be self-supportive through membership fees and group fundraising. As a consequence, candidates for membership must pay a one-time $75 membership fee. Once members, students may take part in chapter activities and travel at no additional out-of-pocket expense. Of the $75, $25 stays locally and the remainder goes to support Arizona Region and international activities. Please contact the Chapter Advisor if the fee payment presents a financial burden. Other options can be discussed confidentially.
Fall 2009 New Member Orientation Session Schedule Please select a convenient session to attend. All sessions meet in Komatke A Plaza Gallery and last approximately 30-40 minutes. Confirm attendance at ptk@estrellamountain.edu or call 623.935.8178.
Sep 14, 11:30am Sep 15, 2pm Sep 16, 12 noon Sep 17, 5pm
Sep 21, 5pm Sep 22, 11:30am Sep 24, 12 noon Sep25, 12 noon Sep 26 2pm
Sep 28, 2pm Sep 30, 12 noon Sep 30, 5pm
Oct 5, 1pm Oct 7, 1 pm Oct 8, 8:30 am Oct 9, 2:30pm
Oct 13, 8:30a Oct 14, 1pm Oct 15, 5pm Oct 16, 5pm
Oct 19, 12 noon Oct 21, 2 pm Oct 24, 2 pm
Chapter membership meetings are held twice monthly during the fall and spring semesters. Summer meetings are not routinely held. Chapter officers and interested members will hold chapter planning meetings on Jun 19 and Aug 14. A 2009 fall semester kick-off social is scheduled for Aug 22. For more information, contact the chapter office, Chapter President, or Chapter Advisor noted below..
This fall chapter membership meetings are held in the Komatke A Plaza Gallery. The following chapter meetings are scheduled for Fall 2009:
Fridays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Aug 28, Sep 11, Sep 25, Oct 9, Oct 23, Nov 6, Nov 20, Dec 4
Members are encouraged to attend to learn what programs and service activities are scheduled and available to chapter members. Meetings last approximately one hour each, and students may drop in as their schedules permit. Competitiveness for scholarships and university transfer frequently requires that students be actively involved in campus and community organizations. Phi Theta Kappa can provide opportunities for involvment that may result in significant rewards for those who take part.
Those interested in membership are also welcome to attend chapter meetings and see firsthand the benefits of Phi Theta Kappa membership.
New member invitations are extended each fall and spring semester from the Office of EMCC College President Dr. Ernie Lara. Fall invitations are expected to be mailed out to eligible students by September 10. New Member Orientation Meetings will run Sep 14-24 and will be detailed in the letter of invitation. Induction of new members is scheduled for Friday evening, October 30, 2009.
For more information, contact Chapter President Yvette Moller at betaalphaxi@gmail, one of the other chapter officers, or Marylyn Bradley, Chapter Faculty Advisor at ptk@estrellamoutain.edu. The Beta Alpha Xi Chapter Office is located in 234B Montezuma Hall, 623.935.8178. See additional information at www.ptk.org.
Marylyn Bradley, Chapter Faculty Advisor
Chapter Vision Statement:
Our vision for Beta Alpha Xi Chapter is to implement a process for improved communication between the officers and the members that will raise the chapter's current standard of performance and set a higher standard for all future performance. Our goal is to maximize the opportunities for personal and professional growth among the members and participate in meaningful community service, while improving visibility for our school and achieving recognition for the entire chapter.
Chapter Bylaws
