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, 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

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes

N/A - Campus Club

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (OSLED Departments)

N/A - Campus Club

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)

N/A - Campus Club

Strategic Direction

N/A - Campus Club

Program Review

N/A - Campus Club 

Department Goals

Obtain stable, ongoing budgetary support at an institutional level
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
Provide increased positive publicity for Butte College in both local, state, regional, and national press

Future Development Strategies

Requested Non-Financial Resources

Current Financial Resources

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.				Implementing the 2018-2019 Strategic Direction Priorities Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Meeting standards and working to achieve goals for course success, retention, degree achievement, certificate completion, transfer, and credentialing
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 Student Support Services Program (SSSP)		Implementing the 2018-2019 Strategic Direction Priorities Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Collaborating effectively with K-12 administrators, faculty, and counselors to set appropriate student expectations, align curriculum and pathways, and provide opportunities for high school students to earn college credits while in high school Meeting standards and working to achieve goals for course success, retention, degree achievement, certificate completion, transfer, and credentialing