Phi Theta Kappa

What is Phi Theta Kappa?

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), founded in 1918, is the official international honor society for two-year colleges and is recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges. PTK recognizes and celebrates the academic achievements of community college students and provides opportunities for continued growth through leadership, scholarship, service, and fellowship.

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is one of the highest honors a community college student can receive. PTK offers numerous benefits, including access to transfer scholarships, leadership development, community service opportunities, and recognition for academic excellence. Many four-year universities actively seek PTK members and offer exclusive scholarships to support their continued education.

We are proud to be the Psi Kappa Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at St. Philip’s College. Our chapter provides students with opportunities to:

• Develop leadership skills

• Participate in campus and community service

• Engage in academic and professional development

• Connect with other high-achieving students

• Access scholarships and transfer opportunities

We congratulate our members on their academic accomplishments and encourage them to remain active participants in scholarship, leadership, and service. Psi Kappa members represent the highest standards of academic excellence at St. Philip’s College.

How do I become a member?

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is a permanent recognition of your academic achievement and hard work. It is considered one of the highest honors a student can receive at a community college.

Students who qualify receive an official invitation to join. Membership is a one-time, lifetime honor, and once accepted, you will always be a member of Phi Theta Kappa.

Phi Theta Kappa membership is recognized by colleges, universities, and employers as a symbol of academic excellence, leadership, and commitment.

Members gain access to valuable benefits, including:

• Exclusive scholarship opportunities

• Leadership development programs

• Professional development resources

• Transfer planning support

• Community service opportunities

• Recognition at graduation

• Networking opportunities with other high-achieving students

Phi Theta Kappa also provides unique opportunities for personal and academic growth through its four hallmarks:

Scholarship
Recognition and encouragement of academic excellence.

Leadership
Development of leadership skills through chapter and regional opportunities.

Service
Participation in service projects that benefit the college and community.

Fellowship
Building connections with fellow scholars who share a commitment to success.

What are the qualifications?

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is based on superior academic achievement and is conferred by invitation only from the Psi Kappa Chapter at St. Philip’s College.

To be eligible:

• Degree-seeking students must complete at least 12 credit hours of college-level coursework and maintain a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA).

• Certificate-seeking students must complete at least 6 credit hours of college-level coursework and maintain a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.

Eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester. Students who meet the requirements will receive an official invitation to join.

Recognitions

The Psi Kappa Chapter is proud to be represented by exceptional scholars, leaders, and advisors who exemplify the values of Phi Theta Kappa. We celebrate the accomplishments of our members and the continued success and growth of our chapter.

In recognition of outstanding leadership and service, our chapter advisor was honored with the Phi Theta Kappa Paragon Award for New Advisors at Catalyst 2025, Phi Theta Kappa’s annual international convention. This prestigious award recognizes advisors who demonstrate exemplary dedication to student success, academic excellence, and chapter development early in their tenure.

We are also proud to announce that the Psi Kappa Officer Team has been selected to receive the Distinguished Officer Team Award at Catalyst 2026. This international recognition is awarded to officer teams who demonstrate exceptional leadership, collaboration, and commitment to advancing the mission and hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa through meaningful chapter engagement and service.

These honors reflect the dedication, professionalism, and academic excellence that define the Psi Kappa Chapter at St. Philip’s College. We commend our officers, members, and advisors for their continued commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship.

Officers

Bria Johnson - Chapter President
Veronica Moxley - Chapter Vice President
Kristin Jackson - VP of Fellowship
Tina Hamons - VP of Service
Rebecca Beal - Historian
Estrella Hahn - Secretary
Jay Barkley - Public Relations Officer
Caesar Perez - Finance Officer