ALPHA MU TAU SUMMER INDUCTION

Click here to RSVP for AMTs 2020 Summer Induction. Induction is Friday, August 21, 2020 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in a virtual platform. A zoom link will be emailed to all attendees.

Keynote speakers include Jay Corwin, Chief Student Success Officer; Garrett Norwine, the Texas Region District II Vice President; and Mary Linder, the Texas Region Coordinator. I am excited to see what advice they have to offer Alpha Mu Tau's incoming members!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Dr. H. Jessica Hargis (HHargis@collin.edu).

Can't wait to celebrate our new members!!

Updated Chapter Bylaws

We Recently updated our Chapter Bylaws with the vote of the General Membership. To view the new bylaws, kindly click on this link: Chapter Bylaws

Letter from Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, CEO and President of Phi Theta Kappa

Dear Honor Student,

As you know, we are facing an unprecedented and challenging public health situation. On behalf of Phi Theta Kappa, I am reaching out to assure you that we are committed to continuing our work and are holding you in our thoughts.

As members of Phi Theta Kappa, I know you are the students who work the hardest—both inside and outside the classroom—and work to find ways to grow as individuals and leaders. That is why we have made our award-winning programs available online—just behind your login at ptk.org. I challenge you to make the most out of your membership and your community college experience by using these tools to make you the best version of yourselves.

PTK Connect is the only database in the United States that contains all scholarships specifically for community college transfer students. We have over 900 four-year colleges for you to explore. We even have a career exploration tool.

Transfer Edge is an online, self-paced course that guides you through the transfer process from beginning to end. It teaches you how to apply for aid, select the right school, submit winning transfer applications, and much more.

Employment Edge is an online self-paced course that helps you navigate the process of finding a job. It teaches you how to craft your resume, develop your elevator pitch, utilize internship opportunities, and much more.

Competitive Edge is an online, self-paced course that develops essential skills for professional success. It teaches you how to advocate for yourself, communicate effectively, build a strong network, and much more.

Research Edge is an online, self-paced course that introduces you the basics of undergraduate research through PTK’s Honors in Action program. It teaches you how to evaluate sources, analyze evidence, and turn your research ideas into action.

PTK’s Competitive Scholarships are awarded to hundreds of the most deserving members each year. Our Foundation provides over $1.3 million dollars annually in cash sent directly to you so you can use it for things you need the most.

Another big part of the PTK experience is our annual convention, PTK Catalyst. We call it Catalyst for a reason—it gives us momentum as we engage with our colleges, our communities, and each other. This year, for the first time ever, Catalyst will take place in a virtual format. It will include the election of new International Officers, keynote speeches, and recognition of award-winning chapters and chapter leaders. You can learn more about it at catalyst.ptk.org.

Nothing is more important to us than your continued success. Over the coming weeks and months, we look forward to serving you in more creative ways—and hearing ideas directly from you. Until then, please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

We hope you are taking care of yourselves and seeking the support you need to continue your education. Working together, we will get through this.

With care and respect,

Lynn Tincher-Ladner, Ph.D.
President and CEO
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Alpha Mu Tau's Triumph at Texas Regional Convention

On March 5th, the Alpha Mu Tau Chapter went to the Texas Regional Convention of Phi Theta Kappa. This is one of many Conventions that members and officers get to go to. What is special about Texas Regional Convention is that this is where the entire Texas Region Convenes to elect their next Regional Officer Team, and come together to celebrate a whole year's hard work of all the chapters around the Texas Region.

The whole chapter runs for the Regional Office, and there are 2 different positions the chapter can run for. Essentially, the Texas region is divided up into 5 Districts, all of which have Vice Presidents, and Alpha Mu Tau falls under District 2. The Chapter may also run for the Regional President position, which oversees the 5 Districts. Our Chapter ran for the District 2 Vice President Position and we won!

The chapter also had other accomplishments from programming that occurred throughout the year 2019. Below is a list of all our achievements and the recipients of individual awards.


1)   Five Star Chapter Award
2)   Honors in Action and College Project Participation Award
3)   District II Horizon Award: Dr. John Macready
4)   District II Hall of Honor:
Ramsha Akhtar
Safia Sharif
Hailey Mathis
Jonatan Gregorio
Oliver Myers
Alvin Kipkirui
Garrett Norwine
Saniya Syed
5)   Texas Hall of Honor for College Administrators for the Texas Region of Phi Theta Kappa- Dean Wendy Gunderson
6)   Friend of Texas award: Debbie Burrow
7)   Community Service award- First place for CougarThon Children’s Miracle Networks Dance Marathon
8)   Second place in Speech Competition: Ramsha Athar Akhtar
9)   First place in Speech Competition (State representative at catalyst) Saniya Syed
10) Hall of Honor for Chapter Members 2020: Robert Reinhardt
11)Hall of Honor for Chapter Officer 2020: Neel Dodhia
12)Hall of Honor for Advisors Award 2020: Dr. Jessica Hargis
13)Hall of Honor for Advisors Award 2020: Professor Brandy Jumper
14)Distinguished Chapter Advisor Team Award 2020: Hargis, Jumper, Shipley and Macready
15)College Project Award of Merit 2020
16) Top Texas Chapter Award – 9th in the Texas Region 2020
17) Continued Excellence Award 2020
18)Alumni Appreciation Award 2020: James Carter
19) District II Vice President for the Texas Region – representative: Jonatan Gregorio