Carroll Community College

Phi Theta Kappa

What is Phi Theta Kappa?

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the international Honor Society of two-year colleges. PTK was founded on four hallmarks: Fellowship, Service, Scholarship, and Leadership. All PTK members have a 3.5 GPA or higher and have completed at least 24 credits for their chapter's school. Invitations for membership are sent out at the beginning of every semester. The Carroll Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is named Alpha Psi Psi.

How involved do I have to be in the Chapter?

One of the nicest things about PTK is that you can be as involved as you want to be. The only thing you must do is fill out the membership application, pay the $55 in dues, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Once you've done that, you are eligible to take part in any benefits that PTK provides. Remember that active participation in PTK is not mandatory. It's up to you to decide how active you wish to be.

What are the benefits of Phi Theta Kappa?

Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships! Over 36 million dollars is awarded in scholarship money to PTK students each year. Over 600 colleges offer specific Phi Theta Kappa scholarships and application fee waivers. Being a member of Phi Theta Kappa also gives you the ability to network and attend national and regional conferences.

Where do I go to find more information on Phi Theta Kappa?

You can visit the national website www.ptk.org or contact Alpha Psi Psi chapter advisor Judy Samuels.

Student Ambassadors

The Student Ambassador (SA) program is a student tour guide and hospitality program. SA's will be called upon to conduct both individual & group tours, during any promotional college event, including Open Houses  and Information Sessions. Student representation is a crucial component of selling Carroll Community College (Carroll) to prospective students, consequently proper training provided through the Admissions Office is mandatory.

Eligibility

Students must have a very positive attitude and be willing to adhere to tour requirements as outlined by the Admissions Office. All Student Ambassadors are required to remain in good academic standing as defined by Carroll.

Time Commitment

Most events will require a one-and-a-half to two-hour time commitment. Events requiring a longer time commitment and training will offer additional incentives.

Training

SA's are required to attend training and information sessions. Students must receive training certification to remain active in the ambassador program. Upon completion of training, they will receive certificates. 

Benefits

The SA program is an approved student activity for Leadership Challenge students. SA's will receive automatic letters of recommendation upon request for graduation/transfer. Being an SA looks great in your portfolio when applying for jobs or transfer. SA's who actively volunteer will also receive incentive gifts on a sliding scale, determined by volunteer hours. The more time volunteered, the better the incentives! 

If you are interested in being a Student Ambassador, contact advisor Judy Samuels .