Phi Theta Kappa
| Phi Theta Kappa | |
|---|---|
| ΦΘΚ | |
| Founded | November 19, 1918 Stephens College |
| Type | Honorary |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | International Honor Society of the Two-Year College |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Symbol | Golden Key, Athena, Oak Leaves, Laurel Leaves |
| Flower | White Rose |
| Chapters | 1,250+ |
| Members | 3,000,000+ collegiate |
| Cardinal Principles ("The Four Hallmarks") | Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Fellowship |
| Headquarters |
1625 Eastover Drive Jackson, Mississippi USA |
| Homepage | ptk.org |
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, also ΦΘΚ or sometimes PTK (see usage note), is the international honor society of two-year colleges and academic programs, particularly community colleges and junior colleges. It also includes Associate's degree-granting programs offered by four-year colleges. It is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi and has more than 2 million members in more than 1,250 chapters, in each state of the United States, U.S. Territories, British Virgin Islands, Marshall Islands, Canada, Germany, Federated States of Micronesia, United Arab Emirates, Republic of Palau, and Peru.
Phi Theta Kappa's mission statement:
The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
Phi Theta Kappa has a name similar to, and is heavily based on, Phi Beta Kappa, which is an international honor society for universities and traditional four-year colleges. Phi Beta Kappa presidents have spoken at Phi Theta Kappa conventions, and the two societies have formed joint programs to encourage community and junior college graduates to advance to four-year institutions.
Although the acronym "PTK" is sometimes used informally, it is heavily discouraged by the society and is not permitted for official business. The only notable exception is the use of "PTK" in URLs, such as the official international website, ptk.org, and similar regional and chapter websites. This is due largely to perceived disrespect for the institution by the shortening of the name, and also an attempt to prevent confusion with the Greek letters Rho Tau Kappa, or ρτκ, which look like the Latin letters for P, T, and K that do not truly correspond to the proper Greek letters Φ (Ph), Θ (Th) and Κ (K). Members who use "PTK" in speech at official events are typically corrected, and no written or printed materials using "PTK" can be released to the public.
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