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Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society of the two-year colleges. The foremost mission of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of students. Other vital objectives of Phi Theta Kappa include intellectual growth of members through participation in leadership, services, fellowship, and honors programs. The B.D.T. members apply their best abilities and standout in their communities, while Phi Theta Kappa recognizes their efforts with generous amount of scholarships. |
Phi Theta Kappa was established by the president of the Missouri junior college for women in 1918. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among associate degree students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa provides the opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate to exchange ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
The honor society began with six charter members under the name of Kappa Phi Omicron at Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri, in 1910. Beta Chapter of Kappa Phi Omicron was established at Lindenwood College, St. Charles, Missouri, in 1911. The societies continue until the spring of 1918. By that time, honorary groups had sprung up in many colleges. |
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