ABOUT
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society specifically
for 2 year colleges. Alpha Phi Gamma, the Victor Valley
College chapter, was chartered in February 1992 and has enjoyed
a steady growth of membership. As an honor society, Phi
Theta Kappa encourages academic scholarship by providing an opportunity
to develop leadership skills. Phi Theta Kappa members graduate
wearing a special honor society stole at commencement exercises
and have their transcripts marked with the Phi Theta Kappa seal.
Phi Theta Kappa membership is by invitation only to those
who qualify.
MEMBERSHIP
REQUIREMENTS To join the Alpha Phi Gamma chapter of
Phi Theta Kappa, a student must have a 3.5 GPA or better, have
12 transferable units and pay a one-time, lifetime membership
fee of $65.00.
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HOW
TO FIND Phi Theta Kappa Membership inquiries
can be directed to the Phi Theta Kappa Telephone Hotline
at extension
2475. Interested students can also come to a Phi Theta
Kappa meeting. The Advisor position is currently vacant. For information on the VVC Honors Program, visit their website now. The
dates and times of the meetings are on the Hotline and on Phi
Theta
Kappa
informational
flyers
throughout
the VVC campus.
THE
OFFICE OF CHAPTER PRESIDENT The president presides
over all meetings, appoints chairpersons for committees and gives
the oath of office to others on the Board.
THE
OFFICE OF FIVE STAR ACHIEVEMENT VICE-PRESIDENT The
5 Star Achievement vice-president is our compliance officer and
makes sure Chapter accomplishments are reported to Phi Theta Kappa
headquarters.
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THE
OFFICE OF MEMBERSHIP VICE-PRESIDENT The vice-president
of Membership maintains the membership rooster and the mailing
list. The Membership VP assists with elections and
inductions. The Membership Office is responsible for making
sure that the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society stamp is placed on
all graduating members transcripts, certificates and diplomas.
THE
OFFICE OF SERVICE VICE-PRESIDENT The vice-president
of Service takes roll call at regular Phi Theta Kappa meetings
and automatically heads any committee doing a service project.
The service VP also assists in the preparation of the annual report
to headquarters especially in the service area.
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THE
OFFICE OF HONORS VICE-PRESIDENT The vice-president
of Honors coordinates all Honors Topic information and implements
any activity pertaining to the topic chose for the academic year.
This years topic is the Pursuit of Happiness.
THE
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS VICE-PRESIDENT The Communications
vice-president keeps the records of chapter functions and is responsible
for drafting press releases, bulletins and the newsletter.
THE
OFFICE OF HISTORIAN - The historian coordinates and
documents records and event and produces the PTK newsletter.
THE
OFFICE OF FINANCE- The Vice President of finance is
responsible for all financial transactions, banking, and record
keeping.
