Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa

The mission of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders

Book Drive

We are asking for your help to make a positive impact on our community.  Each PTK chapter is challenged to complete an Honors In Action (HIA) project. This years theme is The Power of Stories.  We developed our project to run a book drive to stock the Little Free Libraries throughout the city of Pontiac.

  • Donate your gently used Children's books (K-5 reading level).
  • The drive will run from October 14-November 22.
  • Drop off your book donations to the boxes outside of each OCC library.
Food Drive

Let's see who wins the competition by collecting more food.
North Campuses VS South Campuses.

  • North-Southfield, Royal Oak and Orchard Ridge.
  • South-Auburn Hills and Highland Lakes.
  • Food donations are being collected October 30-November 22 at any OCC library. 

PTK Officer Duties

President Duties

  • Preside over all business meetings.
  • Approve documents.
  • Lead meetings and create agenda.
  • Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the college project.
  • Discuss hallmark awards and 5 star competitive edge program.
  • Meet with campus administrator to determine college project.
  • Plan and organize new member orientation and induction ceremonies.
  • Organize and submit 5 star chapter development plan, transfer edge, and other courses offered on the official web page.
  • Oversee award entry preparation.
  • Appoint and establish any necessary committees.
  • Serve as an ex-officio member on all committees.
  • Present business to the organization.
  • Represent the organization at all times.
  • Appoint a committee to review and/or revise the chapter bylaws annually.
  • Appoint a committee to prepare the Annual Report to be sent to Headquarters each spring.
  • The Co-President, if applicable, or the VP of Leadership, will serve in the capacity of President in the case of a resignation or vacancy, until an officer vote can be held. 
  • Overrides or vetoes agenda topics.
  • Reviews and leads revisions on chapter bylaws.

Vice President of Leadership

  • Perform all duties of the president in the event of his/her absence.
  • Take roll at the meetings.
  • Coordinate all committees.
  • Head the committee reviewing the chapter bylaws and the annual report
  • Act as program chairman.
  • Create leadership training workshops to improve teamwork.
  • Coordinate the chapter’s participation in the Honors Case Study Challenge.
  • Coordinate the preparation of the chapter’s Honors in Action Awards entries.
  • Educate chapter about PTK Connect and ptk.org.
  • Implement procedures for officers to attend the regional convention, international convention and international honors convention.
  • Lead and organize campus projects by utilizing various resources.
  • Motivate students to get involved by recruiting members.
  • Organize the completion and submission of the Hallmark Awards applications (honors study topic, college project and individual/chapter award entries) due by the end of December and the beginning of February every year.
  • Plan and organize service hallmarks that benefit the campus.
  • Assist in overseeing projects.

Secretary

  • Direct the chapter in the use of parliamentary procedure for meetings.
  • Establishes list of items that must be purchased for events.
  • Keep a record of attendance of meetings and events.
  • Keep a record of events and activity information.
  • Maintain a calendar of events.
  • Place a copy of all historical records in the chapter files or share access to electronic files with the chapter advisor at the end of the officer term.
  • Take notes and send them out to members.
  • Take and present minutes at each chapter meeting.
  • Update email addresses of officers and active members.
  • Meeting minutes should be typed and sent out within 48 hours of the meeting being reported.
  • Scheduled meetings will be determined by the group. Meetings may be postponed or rescheduled if conflict arises. New meeting dates will be posted on  social media or OCC PTK webpage/digital corkboards. 

Vice President of Scholarship

  • Coordinate the preparation of the honors study topic award entry.
  • Oversee all honors study topic activities and recognize scholarships.
  • Organize participation in Honors satellite seminar.
  • Prepare reports with Phi Theta Kappa golden key news and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships.
  • Work on Pinnacle Scholarship Award Programs.
  • Educate members about the PTK Edge Programs.

Vice President of Service

  • Record all events for history log.
  • Organize service events.
  • Work with and create community partnerships.
  • Provide information about volunteer opportunities.            

Vice President of Fellowship 

  • Coordinate the chapter’s C4 (Community College Completion Corp) events.
  • Implement strategies to recruit and increase membership.
  • Encourage events with other chapters within Michigan Region.

Communications Director

  • Coordinate the photograph of all chapter events/functions and obtain signed photo-released waivers from participants.
    • Add photos from chapter events to social media accounts after each event.
  • Maintain the chapter’s social media accounts, email account and newsletter (with the assistance of the Campus Ambassadors.
  • Decorate for events/fundraisers.
  • Organize and support.
  • Should be four Campus Ambassadors, and they should report to the director. 
  • Post announcements of all chapter event details.
  • Publicize events by creating posters, signs, flyers and posting them.  Work with the advisor.
  • Prepare yearbook and chapter photograph for award competition at the regional convention in May.
  • Maintain social media accounts

Treasure/Student Government Rep.

  • Keep members updated on all upcoming fundraising events.
  • Coordinate the scheduling of fundraising events.
  • Head the planning of fundraising events.
  • Maintain records of all events and fundraisers.
  • Keep track of the profit of specific fundraising events to be used in planning future events and for updating chapter records via the Secretary.
  • Submit appropriate documentation to advisor(s) for approval of reimbursements, event expenses, etc. 

Student Government Representative 

  • Represent the Alpha Omicron Kappa chapter at every activity that is required by OCC’s Student Government association.
  • Relay information about our projects and events to OCC’s Student Government association.
  • Relay information about events, changes in student engagement, and projects discussed during Student Government meetings to the chapter officers.
  • Forward important Student Government meeting information (agendas, minutes, flyers, etc.) to the chapter officers.
  • Serve as a liaison between OCC’s Registered Student Organizations and our chapter.

Membership Requirements

How can you become a Phi Theta Kappa member?

  • Have a Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at Oakland Community College
  • Have 12 completed semester hours at Oakland Community College
  • Currently be enrolled at Oakland Community College

PTK Officers

  • President-Caroline Eagan
  • Vice President of Leadership-Ayisha Sabahat
  • Vice President of Fellowship-Oliver Harris
  • Vice President of Scholarship-Lisa Bica Grodsky
  • Vice President of Service-Emily Fry
  • Secretary-Jackson Belanger
  • Communications Director-Joshua Wellington
  • Student Government Representative/Treasurer-Royal Zivurawa

Fall 2024 Meeting Schedule

The below meetings will be held at the Auburn Hills campus in the Student Center
from 10:00am - 11:00am

  • September 6
  • September 20
  • October 4
  • October 18
  • November 1
  • November 15
  • December 13

For more information contact OCC PTK
ptk@oaklandcc.edu

Advisory Team

Brenda Lowery - Student Engagement Coordinator
Heidi Renton - Student Engagement Coordinator
Johnna Balk - Faculty, Librarian

PTK Orientation

Mission Statement

"The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence."

Phi Theta Kappa's mission is two-fold: 1) recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and (2) provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.

Value Statement

We believe in the power of the individual, and that it is best served by channeling one’s efforts through a group of diverse, compassionate, and open-minded students. An emphasis on consistency and cooperation, on reliability and respect, and most importantly on service, inspires everything that we do.

Vision Statement

Our chapters are diverse student organizations dedicated to positively impacting individuals through service to our college, community, and country. By fostering leadership, scholarship, and providing growth opportunities to its members, the chapter seeks to constantly cultivate its values and promote them throughout the community.

Also see the OCC Student Organization Handbook