Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society that promotes academic excellence. Members are eligible to compete for scholarships, to participate in regional, national, and international meetings and institutes, and to attend workshops on leadership and scholarship. Phi Theta Kappa strives to create an intellectual climate that fosters academic excellence, protects academic integrity and develops leadership.
Each fall and spring semester an invitation to membership is extended by the chapter to students who have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours at Pulaski Technical College with a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade-point average. The minimum 18 credit hours must be applicable to an associate degree and include at least three credit hours of general education courses applicable to the associate degree being pursued.
The Beta Zeta Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa has been in existence since February 1998; the chapter's current membership is over 1,000 members.
Chapter Advisors:
Shelley Hanson
Chapter Officers:
President, LaShaune’ Rostagno
Vice President, Sherry Mayfield
Recording Secretary, Brittany Kirchoff
Public Relations Secretary, Khaliah Coleman
Honors in Action Chair, Alex Smith
College Project Chair, RoseMary Eckersley
Regional Officer:
OK/AR Regional Vice President of Eastern District, Doris Woodson-Avery
International Officer:
Vice President of Division III, Sarah Ann Yates
Chapter Accomplishments:
- Pinnacle Scholarship Award
- Project Graduation Participation Certificate
- Regional Distinguished Chapter Award - 2011
- Four Star Chapter Development Hallmark Award
- Regional Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award
- Regional Hallmark Award College Project - First place trophy
- Co-hosting the 2011 Oklahoma/Arkansas regional convention-Recognition Award
- Distinguished College Project Hallmark - International trophy
- Distinguished Advisor Horizon Award
- Orlowski - International Medal
Chapter Meetings:
Every other Wednesday at 2 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters.
For information concerning membership, contact chapter advisor Michelle Verser at (501) 812-2249.