2020-21 Unit Plan
Phi Theta Kappa

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Beta Theta Kappa Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among Butte College students.  To achieve this purpose, we provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.  Our mission is two-fold:  1) recognize and encourage academic achievement of Butte College students and 2) provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship programming.

Program Description

Our program's success can be measured by our participation in the Society's rigorous Five Star Development Program.  We have reached five star status every year since 2002 by successfully implementing academic research, leadership development, community service and collaboration across community, campus, statewide, regional, and international venues.  Moreover, we have received numerous regional and international awards, including the Outstanding Chapter Award in the Nevada California Region in 2015.  In 2016, 2017, and 2018 we were named the Most Distinguished Chapter Internationally (ranking in the top 30 out of 1,280+ chapters).  In past 10 years, we have been consistently in the top 100 chapters internationally. And in 2019, ranked 4th runner up overall.

Accountability for Previously Funded Items

Accountability Item 1

$2,000 allocated from Office of the President for conference travel

Amount: 2000.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit

Students attend educational/leadership dev sessions to help them better prepare for and execute service learning and reserach projects on and off campus

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes

N/A

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments)

N/A

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)

N/A

Strategic Direction

N/A

Program Review

N/A - Campus Club

Department Goals


Obtain stable, ongoing budgetary support at an institutional level



Maintain and possibly even increase the current level of campus and community service provided by our members
Creatively sponsor various activities on campus designed to encourage scholarly inquiry
Encourage our members to become more active in shared-governance activities
Provide increased positive publicity for Butte College in both local, state, regional, and national press

Future Development Strategies

Strategy 1 - Strategy Title 1

Obtain stable, ongoing budgetary support at an institutional level

Initiatives

Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Enhances collaboration with campus and community partners
Expands esprit de corps through service and volunteerism
Assists (through events, community service, presentations, representation at conferences) prospective students to choose Butte College for their college education
Links student learning to real life through community service on and off campus
Promotes sustainability on campus and in our surrounding communities
Promotes "honors in action" through scholarly research, which better prepares students for 4-year colleges/universities
Increases awareness and likelihood of students receiving Phi Theta Kappa and non-Phi Theta Kappa scholarships

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes
Supports Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Course level SLOs: No
Supports PLOs: Yes
Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes
Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes
Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes
Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: Yes
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: Yes
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No

Strategy 2 - Strategy Title 2

Maintain and possibly even increase the current level of campus and community service provided by our members
Creatively sponsor various activities on campus designed to encourage scholarly inquiry
Encourage our members to become more active in shared-governance activities

Initiatives

Modeling Sustainability
Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Enhances collaboration with campus and community partners
Expands esprit de corps through service and volunteerism
Assists (through events, community service, presentations, representation at conferences) prospective students to choose Butte College for their college education
Links student learning to real life through community service on and off campus
Promotes sustainability on campus and in our surrounding communities
Promotes "honors in action" through scholarly research, which better prepares students for 4-year colleges/universities
Increases awareness and likelihood of students receiving Phi Theta Kappa and non-Phi Theta Kappa scholarships

Strategy 3 - Strategy Title 3

Provide increased positive publicity for Butte College in both local, state, regional, and national press

Initiatives

Modeling Sustainability
Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Enhances collaboration with campus and community partners
Expands esprit de corps through service and volunteerism
Assists (through events, community service, presentations, representation at conferences) prospective students to choose Butte College for their college education
Links student learning to real life through community service on and off campus
Promotes sustainability on campus and in our surrounding communities
Promotes "honors in action" through scholarly research, which better prepares students for 4-year colleges/universities
Increases awareness and likelihood of students receiving Phi Theta Kappa and non-Phi Theta Kappa scholarships

Requested Non-Financial Resources

None

Current Financial Resources

Membership Dues (the main portion is sent to Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters)

A.S. and ICC Grant opportunities

Fundraising - off campus

Augmentation Requests

Original Priority	Program, Unit, Area	Resource Type	Account Number	Object Code	One Time Augment	Ongoing Augment
Description	Supporting Rationale		Potential Alternative Funding Sources		Prioritization Criteria
1	Phi Theta Kappa	Operating Expenses	11-000-100-1-645000	55890	$0.00	$15,000.00
Travel Expenses	PTK students spend an exorbitant amount of time on fundraising, allowing less time for meaningful research and service projects. PTK students need to receive training and collaboration opportunities through regional and international venues to enhance individual and chapter success. The Chapter and College also gain recognition by winning awards at these events, therefore increasing students' chances to receive scholarships. Students in Phi Theta Kappa receive tuition assistance at 4-year colleges as well. Lastly, Phi Theta Kappa has a strong focus on transfer and completion.		Student Equity and Achievement Program		Meeting Vision for Success Goals Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals) Enrollment growth and improvement in student outcomes and student equity Implementing Guided Pathways: a. Strategic Scheduling; b. Hobsons Starfish Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
2	Phi Theta Kappa	Operating Expenses			$0.00	$750.00
Marketing and Recognition Expenses	In an effort to increase membership participation, and therefore increase campus service efforts, student achievement rates, and scholarship opportunities, PTK will collaborate/combine shared efforts with the Transfer Academy and the Honors Program to reach out and serve more students. First to target and inform students, and then to recognize and incentivize their participation.		Student Equity and Achievement Program		Meeting Vision for Success Goals Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness