Phi Theta Kappa ,Beta Nu EpsilonWebsite

  1. Home page
  • Brief Summary of PTK
  • 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.
  • Meet our new members?
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members are recognizedat East Los Angeles Collegefor their outstanding leadership and scholastic achievement. Opportunities to develop personal skills and access to member-only scholarships are only a few of the vast benefits available.
  1. Discover (About Us)
  • Who we are

Phi Theta Kappa's mission is two-fold:

  • Recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and;
  • Provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.
  • Chapter History
  • The Beta Nu Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society was founded in 2004 at East Los Angeles College located in Monterrey Park, California.Founding Chapter Advisor, Professor Alison Davis, desired to promote the ideals of Phi Theta Kappa on our campus while giving members access to all of the benefits available.

Since our founding, Beta Nu Epsilon chapter has continued to grow and develop its members into leaders on and off of campus.

  • National History
  • Phi Theta Kappa was founded in 1918 by eight junior college presidents in Missouri, intended to unite student members with a common purpose emphasizing scholarly and leadership activities.

In 1929, TheAmerican Association of Junior Colleges (now known as the American Association of Community Colleges or AACC) officially recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the national honor society for junior colleges.

Today, Phi Theta Kappa is headquartered inJackson,Mississippiand has more than 2 million members in more than 1,250 chapters, in each state of theUnited States,U.S. Territories,British Virgin Islands,Marshall Islands,Canada,Germany,Federated States of Micronesia,United Arab Emirates,Republic of Palau, andPeru.

  1. Advisors
  • Picture + biography of each advisor
  • Beta Nu Epsilon Chapter Advisors
  • Stuart K. Souki, Ph.D.
  • Alison Davis
  • Helen Sarantopoulos, Ph.D.
  1. Membership
  • Picture + biography of each member
  • Chapter Officers
  • President: William Khalil
  • Vice President of Leadership: Jasmine Poon
  • Vice President of Fellowship: Jennifer MoaniKahau-Segovia
  • Vice President of Scholarship: SirenaSechslingloff
  • Vice President of Service: Steve Kang
  • Public Relations Secretary: Annie Chen
  • Treasurer: Eric Huynh
  • Recording Secretary: Gracie Pineda
  • Scholarship Committee: Michael Rios
  • Leadership Committee: Andres Garcia
  • Service Committee: Siying Li
  • Fellowship Committee: Sydney Truong
  • Membership Committee: Genesis Casco
  1. News (events)
  • Inductions
  • The Beta Nu Epsilon Chapter hosts an induction ceremony for new members during the Fall and Spring semesters. Our Spring induction ceremony was held on June 19, 2014 and we are proud to announce 25 new members joined our prestigious organization.
  • Social
  • Join us in August for a get-together at Shakey’s Pizza following our next chapter meeting . Please contact us at for more details.
  • Club Rush
  • Stop by and visit with us during the second week of the Fall semester to learn more about membership and all of the benefits associated with joining Phi Theta Kappa
  • Meeting with President Martinez
  • We look forward to our upcoming Administration Breakfast where we will be discussing our plans and goals for the 2014-2015 school year.
  1. Agenda
  • Meetings
  • Attach PDF of minutes for previous meetings
  • PDFs are ATTACHED
  • Reminders for upcoming meetings
  • Beta Nu Epsilon Chapter meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month during the Fall and Spring semesters
  • Announcements (important dates?) DISABLE THIS SECTION AT THIS TIME
  • To do list (things you need to complete online on PTK.ORG)
  • Deadlines (such as the last day to sign up, last day to complete online things)
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  • Benefits
  • $37 million in scholarshipsavailable to Phi Theta Kappa members only
  • Free enrollment inCollegeFish.org, a transfer and college completion planning tool
  • Free access toFive Star Competitive Edge, a personal and professional development plan for building marketable skills and an online portfolio
  • Free access to the Phi Theta Kappa Career Resource Center
  • Opportunity to be published in Phi Theta Kappa's anthology,Nota Bene
  • Opportunities to develop research and servant leadership skills by participating in Honors in Action programming in local chapter
  • Opportunity to become part of a network of over 2.5 million fellow scholars and servant leaders on more than 1,270 campuses worldwide
  • Special benefits and offers from Phi Theta Kappa corporate partners
  • The Phi Theta Kappa Golden Key Membership Pin
  • A Phi Theta Kappa Membership Certificate and ID Card
  • Recognition during college induction ceremony
  • Recognition by wearing Phi Theta Kappa Commencement Regalia during college graduation
  • A Press Release and Letter of Recommendation announcing your academic achievement
  • Eligibility
  • You must be a student enrolled East Los Angeles College.
  • You must have completed at least 12 hours of coursework that may be applied to an associate degree
  • You must have a grade point average of 3.5 from classes taken within the past 5 years
  • You must receive an invitation to membership from the chapter after submitting an application
  • You must adhere to the moral standards of the society.
  • Online sign up form
  • Q: How do I inquire a membership application?
  • Contact Dr. Souki, Beta Nu Epsilon Chapter Advisor, at .
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  2. Contact Us
  • Q: whose email to direct the “contact us” inquires to

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