Menu Membership in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is recognized as one of the highest honors a community college student can receive. Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunities for developing leadership and service skills, developing lively friendships with scholars, and stimulating interest in continuing academic excellence.
There are also leadership opportunities if you are interested in serving as an officer for the college’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. This includes recognition and travel opportunities, as well as the ability to strengthen scholarship and transfer applications.
Membership Benefits
- Recognition for academic excellence.
- Opportunity to apply for transfer scholarships or workforce scholarships for graduates.
- Earn Madison College badges in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship.
- Connect with faculty and the Executive Leadership of the college to research and work on projects to improve the student experience at Madison College and beyond.
- Participate in service opportunities and meet others committed to academic excellence.
- As an officer, students can receive a stipend each semester upon completion of responsibilities. Amount varies based on position. Opportunity to travel to Regional and National Conferences.
How to Join
Students must have completed 12 credit hours and have a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher to be invited to join. There is a $75 lifetime membership fee with scholarships and a payment plan available.
If you are interested in applying, please reach out to Madison College Phi Theta Kappa at ptk@madisoncollege.edu
Activities/Events
- PTK Induction Ceremony and Golden Apple Employee Recognition Celebration
- Family Spooktacular Halloween Event
- Scholarship Workshops
- PTK Awareness Week
- Clothes Swap Give Away for Earth Week
- Wisconsin Regional Conference Catalyst International Convention
Awards
Be a part of an award-winning group! The Madison College Phi Theta Kappa Chapter received the following awards:
- WI Regional Most Distinguished Chapter 2023
- 2023 Second Place - WI Region College Project: Student Transportation Practices and Preferences
- 2023 Second Place - WI Region Outstanding Officer Barbara Bahr, VP of Leadership
- 2023 First Place - WI Region Distinguished Chapter Member Char Braxton
- PTK International 5-Star Chapter (highest level) for 12th consecutive year
- PTK International Award for 2023
- Top 30 College Project: Student Transportation Practices and Preferences
- Top 100 PTK Chapters Internationally
Other Honors Programs
The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is one option for academically high-performing students. Others include:
- The Madison College Honors Program
- The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
- Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) First Generation Honor Society
Each program has its own eligibility criteria and enrollment process.
Contact Phi Theta Kappa
Madison Truax Campus
Main Building, B1260
PTK@madisoncollege.edu
608.243.4242
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