As the international Honor Society for two-year colleges, Phi Theta Kappa is obviously focused on scholarship. To that end, the Upsilon Mu Chapter is involved in the following initiatives:

1. Honors Study Topic - Every two years, Phi Theta Kappa selects an interdisciplinary Honors Study Topic for chapter study. The 2002-04 Honors Study Topic is “Dimensions and Directions of Health: Choices in the Maze.” Many activities of our chapter are being organized around this topic. To find out more about our Honors Study Topic, visit this website - http://www.ptk.org/honorsprog/guide/.

2. Satellite Seminar Series - In addition, the Upsilon Mu chapter has registered to be a part of the Satellite Seminar Series. This series entails discussions led by professionals covering topics such as “The Environmental Dimensions of Health,” “How Lifestyle Choices Determine Human Health,” “Emerging Infectious Diseases,” “The Genetic Dimension to Health” and “The Mind/Body Connection.” To find out more about the Satellite Seminar Series, visit this website - http://www.ptk.org/nchcss/.

3. Tutoring and Mentoring - Scholarship is encouraged within the ICC community through our assistance with tutoring in the HELP lab on campus. Scholarship is also encouraged within the larger community through our tutoring program and work done to encourage at-risk high school students to stay in school.

4. Scholarship Opportunities - Finally, Phi Theta Kappa sponsors scholarship opportunities throughout the year. Some of the International opportunities include the All-USA Academic Team competition, the Guistwhite scholarship and the Leaders of Promise Scholarship. To find out more details about these opportunities, contact the PTK office or visit this website - http://www.ptk.org/schol/welcome.htm. In addition, our local Upsilon Mu Chapter also offers two scholarship opportunities - the Kenneth L. Edwards scholarship and the Alumni Transfer scholarship. The application deadline for these scholarships is April 1. To find out more information, contact the PTK office.