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Phi Theta Kappa

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Who We Are

Phi Theta Kappa was founded in 1918 at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Over the decades since its founding, Phi Theta Kappa has become an internationally recognized honor society for two-year colleges. There are over 2.5 million members and approximately 1,275 chapters located in the United States and other parts of the world.  The organization prides itself on recognizing and rewarding academic excellence and provides great opportunities for its members to develop valuable leadership skills.  It also offers numerous scholarships for both for transfer to four year institutions and for continuing into graduate studies.

The mission of Phi Theta Kappa:

  1. Recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students.
  2. Provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is based on academic excellence and local chapters handle invitations to prospective members.

Our Chapter and Mission

The Alpha Zeta Theta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa here at Quinsigamond Community College was chartered on April 8, 1980.  Until the fall of 2007, our chapter was inactive and silent.  Since then, the chapter has exploded in growth and distinctions.  The Alpha Zeta Theta Chapter has been named New England Regions Most Distinguished Chapter, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2017.  We have been recognized nationally as one of Phi Theta Kappa's Most Distinguished Top 100 Chapters, in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.  The Alpha Zeta Theta Chapter has also won multiple distinguished Honors in Action Project awards, distinguished College Project awards, and many Pinnacle and Milestone Awards. We have grown from that silent chapter with just thirty members to the most active and distinguished chapter in New England with hundreds and hundreds of active and alumni members. 

Our members participate in numerous community service events each year.Some of the organizations our chapter has worked with include:

  • Lilly: The Worcester Public Library Bookmobile
  • Community Harvest Project
  • Veteran's Inc.
  • Friendly House of Worcester
  • Why Me & Sherry's House
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund
  • Worcester Animal Rescue League
  • Rally Against Cancer
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Central MA Housing Alliance
  • Convoy of Hope
  • Relay for Life

Our chapter's mission echoes that of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society, and our goal is to fulfill the commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship. We aim to become influential leaders while serving our college community and beyond.

Quinsigamond Community College Alpha Zeta Theta Chapter invitees need 12 credits of college level courses (level 100 or higher) and cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater.

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