Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
| 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 |
| Website | ptk.org |
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, also ΦΘΚ or sometimes PTK, is the international honor society of two-year colleges and academic programs, particularly state colleges and community 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.
Members of Phi Theta Kappa are known as Phi Theta Kappans; any other form of reference, such as "Kappans" or "Phi Thetans," is deemed an "incorrect usage" by the organization.
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