WPCC’s Phi Theta Kappa Receives Three Star Level Chapter Recognition

Western Piedmont Community College’s Alpha Gamma Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) announced the chapter’s recognition as a Three Star Level Chapter. Established in 1918, PTK is an international honor society that recognizes the academic achievements of two-year college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders.

Phi Theta Kappa display set out for each induction.

WPCC’s PTK is led by the following Chapter Advisors: Cathy Williams, Cathy Huffman Oaks, Chip Craig, Stacey Burchette, Jenna Chapman, Jeff York, and Teresa Giese. Student leaders include President Cadence Davis, Vice President Angelica Hamby and Treasure Aterea Melvin.  

Their involvement combines both campus and community work, which includes participating in WPCC’s Fall Fest, Spring Fling and Halloween Super Treat Event. They have also attended the Carolinas Region Leadership Conference and volunteered in the Catawba River Sweep.  

PTK has a presence on almost 1,300 community college campuses in 11 nations. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges in 1929. Since 1918, more than 3.8 million students have been inducted with approximately 250,000 active members in the nation’s community colleges.  

“The Five Star Chapter Plan is an honor for WPCC because it offers five levels of engagement in Phi Theta Kappa,” Advisor Cathy Huffman-Oaks said. “Each level consists of prescribed activities to build a strong, active chapter taking advantage of all Phi Theta Kappa has to offer.”  

To become an official member of Phi Theta Kappa, a student must have completed 12 college-level credits with a cumulative college-level GPA of 3.5 or higher and be recommended by their academic advisor. The Alpha Gamma Mu chapter at WPCC invites eligible students to join the Phi Theta Kappa honor society on a quarterly basis. If you receive an invitation letter, log on to the Phi Theta Kappa international website and enter your passcode to get started. Membership fees are $78.00 USD. The next induction will be scheduled for March 2023.