The Phi Theta Kappa Experience: Honors in Action
What is the ΦΘΚ Experience?
Membership Resources for Individuals Five-Star Honors Institute Honors in Action Hallmark Awards International Convention Regional Events Honors Seminars Sharing ΦΘΚ Experience
Honors In Action Investigate and research issues related to the Honors Study Topic Take the initiative Use and develop leadership abilities Make a positive difference through service
Honors In Action Incorporate each of the four Hallmarks: Scholarship Leadership Service Fellowship
Honors in Action Elements Honors Study Topic International Service Program Leadership Development Program Scholarly Fellowship
The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences Definition Fine Arts Health Economic Policy Rise and Fall of Civilizations and Empires Political and Civil Liberties Geography Education Individual, Family and Community Life Environment
Operation Green: Improving Our Communities Education and raising awareness Recycling Beautification Clean communities
Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies: A Humanities Approach Classic literature Film studies Team building exercises Case studies
Project Planning Model Issue What issue or study question from the Honors Study Topic will you address? Research Sources What academic publications and experts will you consult?
Project Planning Model The Basics Who, what, where, when and how Specific leadership roles and actions Address the International Service Program
Project Planning Model Resources Budget, funding source Committees Specific project goals Publicity and PR Fulfill any chapter goals
Project Planning Model Resources Satisfy Five Star Chapter Development Program requirements Develop leadership skills and capacity of chapter members Reward and/or recognize participants
Project Planning Model Impact Chapter College Community Region
Building the Team Get personal Go for the goal Clarify who’s who Make it official Draw up a game plan Use “group” speak Share the information Build strong communication lines Make a play date Encourage team spirit Tickle the team funny bone Every opinion counts
Smarter Projects Simple easily understandable Measurable demonstrate progress Accountable assign tasks Realistic consider available resources Timely set milestone dates Extending stretch your capabilities Recognition reward your members
Questions to Consider How will you keep track of: Planning Quantitative and qualitative outcomes Lessons learned As the project develops, ask What is left undone What opportunities remain for the future
Sources leadership.ptk.org