Phi Theta Kappa
Meeting Times
- Meetings are held twice a month in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center or virtually.
- For the virtual zoom link, please email phithetakappa@nmc.edu.
- Check the for updates and additional events.
- All members looking to get more involved are welcome!
Mission
Our mission is twofold:
- Recognize and encourage the academic achievement of our students.
- Provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.
Requirements of Membership
Students interested in becoming members will need to meet the requirements of having an overall 3.5 GPA, at least 12 college level credits, and be currently enrolled in 17吃瓜 courses.
Endeavors
The Alpha Rho Pi Chapter prides itself on being active, not only on campus, but throughout the community. Via tremendous effort and enthusiasm the chapter volunteers within the community including National Cherry Festival and Cass Road Cleanup. Alpha Rho Pi also concentrates much of their efforts towards student and campus centered projects that change yearly. From their involvement, members and officers gain life experiences and skills, opportunities are opened, and long-lasting friendships are forged.
Interested in Phi Theta Kappa?
Email questions to phithetakappa@nmc.edu or stop by the Student Life Office (Osterlin 152) for more information.
Contact
phithetakappa@nmc.edu
Faculty AdvisorS:
- Augusta Kummer – (231) 995-1082 or akummer@nmc.edu
- Katy Knight – (231) 995-1354 or cknight@nmc.edu
Accomplishments
International Awards
- Distinguished Officer Team 2014, 2012
- Distinguished Honors in Action Project 2017 and 2012
- Distinguished Chapter 2017 and 2012
Regional Awards
- Most Distinguished Chapter 2017, 2012, 2011, 2007–2009, and 2002–2005 and 2nd Runner Up in 2014
- Distinguished Officer Team 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
- College Project Hallmark Winner 2011
- College Project First Runner Up 2017
- College Project Third Runner Up 2012
- Honors in Action Hallmark Winner 2017 and 2010
- Honors in Action First Runner Up 2011
- Honors in Action Third Runner Up 2014
- Fellowship Hallmark Award 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2009
- Scholarship Hallmark Award 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2009
- Leadership Hallmark Award 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008
The Alpha Rho Pi Chapter has also hosted various conferences throughout the years including:
- Honors Institute 2008
- Leadership 1992, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2011 and 2012
- Regional Conference 2004, 2014
- Mini Honors 2008
Chapter Milestones were earned in 1999 and 2002.
Member Accomplishments
- Kathy Tahtinen – 2013 Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship
- Jessica Abfalter – New Century Scholar and a Guistwhite Scholarship recipient at 2013 International Convention (pg. 6)