“A strong commitment to service has always been a major focus of Phi Theta Kappa’s mission. The Society endorses the concept of service to the college and community as a scholarly responsibility. To most effectively concentrate the resources of Phi Theta Kappa’s “army of scholars,” the Society selects an International Service Program to become the focus of service activities carried out by chapters and regions.”*

The Upsilon Mu chapter of PTK is participating in the Society’s International Service Program for 2002 – 2004, Conquering Cancer: A Prevention and Awareness Program. In coordination with the American Cancer Society, the Upsilon Mu Chapter of PTK is focusing on four major areas pertaining to cancer: Prevention, Fundraising, Service and Advocacy. To learn more about our International Service Program, visit the following website - http://www.ptk.org/service/. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit the following website – http://www.cancer.org.

Service is also encouraged within the community through our adopt-a-school program. Through this program we conduct school supply drives and offer tutoring assistance to less advantaged schools within our community. The assistance with tutoring that the Upsilon Mu Chapter offers through the HELP lab on the ICC campus also demonstrates our commitment to service.

Each semester we embark upon numerous additional service related projects. If you have any ideas or would like to offer up your assistance, contact the Phi Theta Kappa office at ICC.

 

* 2002 –2004 Chapter Resource Manual of Phi Theta Kappa, page 50