Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the International Community (and 2-year) College academic honor society. Its primary purposes are to recognize outstanding academic achievement at the community college level; to enhance academic development through the Honors Topic; to develop leadership skills in its members; and to offer a variety of community service activities.
The Alpha Sigma Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at De Anza College was
chartered (by founding advisor Charles Klein) during the 1989-90 academic year,
and the first formal Induction Ceremony of chartering members was May, 1990. Approximately 100 DAC students become members each quarter; there are over 100,000 community college students nationwide who join this honor society.
Email notices of eligibility are generally sent the first week of each quarter
-except for summer session. There is a deadline -typically the middle of the
term- for enrolling in the organization. If you are inquiring about membership
after that deadline, you will have to wait until the beginning of the next
quarter to receive that email invitation. If you do not receive that email by
the end of the second week of the quarter, then contact me (
kleincharles@fhda.edu ) directly.
Some of the benefits of membership are described in the Benefits Brochure. You may want to obtain more information via the International
Phi Theta Kappa website http://www.ptk.org
For additional information regarding chapter activities you can also contact
officers and members of our chapter http://asaptk.org
Minimum requirements for membership are:
• current enrollment at De Anza College with at least 3 letter-grade
units (pass/fail units are not acceptable) • a minimum of 18 letter
grade units already completed at DAC (known as the cumulative "GPA
Hours"; do not use the "Earned hours", as this includes pass/fail
units, which do not count towards your GPA) (coursework at another college
-even Foothill- is not applicable) •
a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.50
Membership enrollment can be completed on-line and paid for with a credit card.
A special membership code number is required, and is sent directly to you by
email for your use. One-time Membership Dues of $90.00 is assessed to
complete your membership process; the dues covers International, Regional, and Chapter dues. This is a lifetime membership; however, do read Item 1 of the Frequently Asked Questions document regarding membership. When you
submit an on-line application, please enter your name exactly as you want it to
appear on your membership card and certificate. If you missed a previous opportunity to enroll in Phi Theta Kappa, then you will need to submit paper application , as any previous code has expired.
If you miss this
opportunity to become a member, you can become a member during the following
quarter; however, at that time you will have to initiate contact with me, as it
is very possible you will not receive a duplicate email invitation in that next
term. If you wait until the following quarter (the quarter after this one,
excluding summer) then at that time you must be registered as a student at De
Anza College for you to submit your application. Chapter meetings for this Spring 2012 term are on Fridays, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in room S-46. You are welcome to attend. Here are some typical questions and answers that arise when considering
becoming a member of the organization: Frequently Asked Questions
Phi Theta Kappa Website Information:
Alpha Sigma Alpha Chapter (De Anza College)
http://asaptk.org
NV/CA Region http://nvcaregion.org
International Phi Theta Kappa http://www.ptk.org
Contact me directly if you need any additional information.
Email: kleincharles@fhda.edu
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