About

Phi Theta Kappa History

Established by Missouri two-year college presidents in 1918. Phi Theta Kappa serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through Honors, Leadership and Service programming. Today, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 1.3million members; and 1,200 chapters located in 50 United States, U.S. territories, Canada and Germany. In 1929, the American Association of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two year colleges.

Requirements for Membership:

• Candidates for membership must have a 3.6 cumulative GPA or higher,
• must have earned 12 or more credits at Union County College,
• and classes marked as incomplete must be satisfied.
• must attend one of the orientation meetings, Wednesday September 24th, or Saturday September 26,
• Complete the membership application,
• pay the $70 application fee,
• submit a signed copy of your transcripts,
• and meet with the chapter advisor before the October Induction

The Iota Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is under the student leadership of:

Contact Advisor:
Karen Schmidt
1033 Springfield Ave.
Cranford, NJ 07016
908-709-7580

Advisors:
Mandana Ahsani
Joanne Kennedy

Chapter President:
Diana Gonzalez

Chapter Officers:
Gloria Blanco, Vice President of Fellowship
Maria Braga, Recording Secretary
Joan Ikinya, Vice President of Service
Kristy Lopez, Vice President of Public R VP of Public Relations
Daniel Marques, Vice President of Scholarship
Brian Silva, Treasurer
Jared Spero, Vice President of Fundraising
Jorge Villacreses, Vice President of Leadership

College President:
Thomas Brown

Chapter Administrator:
Wallace Smith

Regional Coordinator:
Dan Houghtaling