2019-20 Unit Plan
Phi Theta Kappa
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Beta Theta Kappa Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among Butte College students. To achieve this purpose, we 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. Our mission is two-fold: 1) recognize and encourage academic achievement of Butte College students and 2) provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship programming.
Program Description
Our program's success can be measured by our participation in the Society's rigorous Five Star Development Program. We have reached five star status every year since 2002 by successfully implementing academic research, leadership development, community service and collaboration across community, campus, statewide, regional, and international venues. Moreover, we have received numerous regional and international awards, including the Outstanding Chapter Award in the Nevada California Region in 2015. In 2016, 2017, and 2018 we were named the Most Distinguished Chapter Internationally (ranking in the top 30 out of 1,280+ chapters). In past 10 years, we have been consistently in the top 100 chapters internationally.
Accountability for Previously Funded Items
Accountability Item 1
Travel Funds from Office of the President - in-state student travel to conferences/conventions
Amount:
2000.00
Used For Intended Purpose:
Yes
Benefit
Leadership skills development
Team building
Planning for campus service projects
Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes (Optional)
Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments) (Optional)
Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments) (Optional)
Strategic Direction (Optional)
Program Review (Optional)
N/A - Campus Club
Department Goals
See below
Future Development Strategies
Strategy 1 - Strategy Title 1
- Obtain stable, ongoing budgetary support at an institutional level
Initiatives
- Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
- Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
- Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
Supporting Rationale
- Enhances collaboration with campus and community partners
- Expands esprit de corps through service and volunteerism
- Assists (through events, community service, presentations, representation at conferences) prospective students to choose Butte College for their college education
- Links student learning to real life through community service on and off campus
- Promotes sustainability on campus and in our surrounding communities
- Promotes "honors in action" through scholarly research, which better prepares students for 4-year colleges/universities
- Increases awareness and likelihood of students receiving Phi Theta Kappa and non-Phi Theta Kappa scholarships
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: No
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No
Strategy 2 - Strategy Title 2
- Maintain and possibly even increase the current level of campus and community service provided by our members
- Creatively sponsor various activities on campus designed to encourage scholarly inquiry
- Encourage our members to become more active in shared-governance activities
Initiatives
- Modeling Sustainability
- Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
- Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
- Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
Supporting Rationale
- Enhances collaboration with campus and community partners
- Expands esprit de corps through service and volunteerism
- Assists (through events, community service, presentations, representation at conferences) prospective students to choose Butte College for their college education
- Links student learning to real life through community service on and off campus
- Promotes sustainability on campus and in our surrounding communities
- Promotes "honors in action" through scholarly research, which better prepares students for 4-year colleges/universities
- Increases awareness and likelihood of students receiving Phi Theta Kappa and non-Phi Theta Kappa scholarships
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: No
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No
Strategy 3 - Strategy Title 3
- Provide increased positive publicity for Butte College in both local, state, regional, and national press
Initiatives
- Modeling Sustainability
- Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
- Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
Supporting Rationale
- Enhances collaboration with campus and community partners
- Expands esprit de corps through service and volunteerism
- Assists (through events, community service, presentations, representation at conferences) prospective students to choose Butte College for their college education
- Links student learning to real life through community service on and off campus
- Promotes sustainability on campus and in our surrounding communities
- Promotes "honors in action" through scholarly research, which better prepares students for 4-year colleges/universities
- Increases awareness and likelihood of students receiving Phi Theta Kappa and non-Phi Theta Kappa scholarships
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: No
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No
Requested Non-Financial Resources
Current Financial Resources
Membership Dues (the main portion is sent to Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters)
A.S. and ICC Grant opportunities
Fundraising - off campus
Augmentation Requests
| Original Priority |
Program, Unit, Area |
Resource Type |
Account Number |
Object Code |
One Time Augment |
Ongoing Augment |
| Description |
Supporting Rationale |
Potential Alternative Funding Sources |
Prioritization Criteria |
| 1 |
Phi Theta Kappa |
Operating Expenses |
11-000-100-1-645000 |
55890 |
$0.00 |
$15,000.00 |
| Travel Expenses |
PTK students spend an exorbitant amount of time on fundraising, allowing less time for meaningful research and service projects.
PTK students need to receive training and collaboration opportunities through regional and international venues to enhance individual and chapter success. The Chapter and College also gain recognition by winning awards at these events, therefore increasing students' chances to receive scholarships. Students in Phi Theta Kappa receive tuition assistance at 4-year colleges as well. Lastly, Phi Theta Kappa has a strong focus on transfer and completion.
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- Student Equity and Achievement Program
|
- Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement
- Meeting student achievement goals
|
| 2 |
Phi Theta Kappa |
Operating Expenses |
|
|
$0.00 |
$750.00 |
| Marketing and Recognition Expenses |
In an effort to increase membership participation, and therefore increase campus service efforts, student achievement rates, and scholarship opportunities, PTK will collaborate/combine shared efforts with the Transfer Academy and the Honors Program to reach out and serve more students. First to target and inform students, and then to recognize and incentivize their participation. |
- Student Equity and Achievement Program
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- Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement
- Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
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