Beta Delta Kappa Chapter

*Membership*

1.Who is eligible for membership in Phi Theta Kappa?

Any student at Vol State with a minimum of 12 hours and a 3.5 or higher gpa is eligible for membership. Only those students who receive a letter of invitation, however, will be able to join.

2.What are the requirements for staying in Phi Theta Kappa?

Once a member, you must maintain at least a 3.3 gpa while enrolled at Vol State. The Beta Delta Kappa chapter has bi-monthly meetings. Members are not required to attend meeting or events though. Membership follows this adage: "Your grades are good enough to get and keep you in"

3.What happens if my gpa falls below the 3.3 requirement?

If your gpa falls below a 3.3, then you will be placed on probation for one semester. If after that semester you are unable to attain a 3.3 gpa then your membership in PTK will be terminated.

4.How much does membership cost?

The price of membership varies from year to year, but the current membership fee is $65 ($50 membership fee plus $15 dues). Annual scholarships for two or three members are currently being discussed.

5.Where do I pay my dues and/or submit my application?

Dues and applications can be mailed in to Vol State at:
Monique Robinson-Wright
1480 Nashville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066

You can also pay your dues in Wood (room 217) or the business office. Dues must be paid once a year.

6.Do I have to attend the induction?

Yes, new members must attend the induction.

7.What are the benefits of membership?

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) has many benefits to you. Benefits include the following:

  • Golden Key membership pin
  • Privilege to wear honors stole, double cords, tassel, and key at your graduation
  • Scholarships
  • PTK Membership card
  • Society’s Gold Diploma seal denoting your membership in PTK
  • Letters of recommendation to potential employers and admission representatives
  • Press release announcing your membership
  • Special offers from PTK partners like Ford
  • Interaction with fellow scholars

*Activities*

1.What does the Beta Delta Kappa chapter do at VSCC?

The PTK chapter at VSCC does many service and academic related activities during the course of a given year.For example, the 2007-2008 school year the chapter sponsored the following events:

  • soldier and meth donation drives
  • roundtable discussion
  • planting ceremony
  • sponsored a local officer to speak about Meth