The Alpha Gamma Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Austin Community College has three types of membership available; Gold, Silver and Bronze. The Bronze Membership recognizes that the student can participate only on an occasional basis. Selecting this membership option indicates that the student will attend programs/activities and participate whenever possible and that the student is invited to attend the induction ceremony.  Bronze Membership does not include the benefits listed under Gold and Silver Membership. Gold and Silver Membership is for members who decide to participate in the chapter for at least one full semester. Membership status will be determined by the number of meetings attended and total volunteer hours accumulated on the Participation Record. Within these memberships, you will have the opportunity to apply for chapter scholarships and other awards.

Benefits of Membership

Bronze Membership

• Recognition for academic achievement on a local, state, national, and international level.
• Right to have Phi Theta Kappa seal affixed to transcript.
• Receive Phi Theta Kappa Golden Key membership pin.
• Privilege of wearing Phi Theta Kappa golden honor stole and monogrammed tassel at graduation.
• Certificate of membership from international office and membership ID Card.
• Complimentary issue of 3.5 PLUS annual journal, which includes the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Directory, listing all transfer scholarships exclusively for Society members.
• Automatic nomination for the National Dean's List publication of outstanding students from two-year, four-year and graduate schools.
• Subscription of the Phi Theta Kappa Golden Newsletter for 1 year and opportunity to be published in the honors anthology, Nota Bene.
• All members can request at Admissions and Records a Phi Theta Kappa stamp on transcript.

Additional Benefits for Silver Membership

• Opportunity for the development of leadership skills and team building.
• Opportunity to participate in service projects for the college and community.
• Nomination, for eligible students, to Who's Who in American Community Colleges.
• Opportunities to attend regional and international conventions, as well as the regional honors institute. Bronze members are eligible to go at their own expense but Silver and Gold members will receive financial support from the chapter.
• Eligible to apply for Alpha Gamma Pi chapter scholarships.
• Silver members are recognized each semester.
• Eligible to apply for the Jack Kent Cooke scholarship
• After 1 semester of active membership, eligible to Chair and Co-Chair committees and run for chapter officer positions.
• After 2 semesters of active membership, the Phi Theta Kappa tassel will be presented to you.
• After 3 semesters of active membership, the Phi Theta Kappa stole will be presented to you.
• All members can request at Admissions and Records a Phi Theta Kappa stamp on transcript.

Additional Benefits for Gold Membership

• Gold Membership Certificate and Recognition Gift
• Eligible to apply for the Academic All-American Team ($2500 scholarship).
• Eligible to apply for the Coca-Cola scholarship
• Opportunity to serve on Austin Community College 's Councils/Committees where the decision-making occurs.
• Recognition of Gold membership on your resume and transfer applications
• After 3 semesters of Gold membership, the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Cord will be presented to you.
• All members can request at Admissions and Records a Phi Theta Kappa stamp on transcript.

CRITERIA FOR INVITATION TO MEMBERSHIP

1. Must be enrolled in a degree program (declared a major)

2. Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours

3. Must have minimum hours completed at ACC, with corresponding GPA requirements:

* 12-23 hours completed at ACC with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (or)
* 24-45 hours completed at ACC with a  minimum GPA of 3.4 (or)
* 46+    hours completed at ACC with a  minimum GPA of 3.25

Requirements for Bronze Membership

• Attend one of the New Member Orientations.
• Returning Members are not required to attend New Member Orientation.
• Complete the Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Membership Application Form  and the International Membership Application
• New members pay the one-time fee of  $75 ($10 Chapter fee and $65 International fee) by October  30, 2009.
• Returning members pay $10 Chapter fees by October 30, 2009.
• Attend at least 3 meetings and/or Satellite Seminars.
• Participate in at least 2 different committee activities that totals 8 hours.
• Invited to participate in the Induction Ceremony on December 5, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Rio Grande Campus Main Theater

Requirements for Silver Membership

• Attend one of the New Member Orientations.
• Returning Members are not required to attend New Member Orientation.
• Complete the Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Membership Application Form  and the International Membership Application.
• New members pay the one-time fee of  $75 ($10 Chapter fee and $65 International fee) by October  30, 2009.
• Returning members pay $10 Chapter fees by October 30, 2009.
• Attend at least 3 meetings and/or Satellite Seminars
• Participate in at least  2 different committee activities that totals 8 hours
• Submit Participation Record form by Friday, November 20, 2009.
• Participate in the Induction Ceremony on December 5, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Rio Grande Campus Main Theater

Requirements for Gold Membership

• Attend one of the New Member Orientations.
• Returning Members are not required to attend New Member Orientation.
• Complete the Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Membership Application Form  and the International Membership Application.
• New members pay the one-time fee of  $75 ($10 Chapter fee and $65 International fee) by October  30, 2009.
• Returning members pay $10 Chapter fees by October 30, 2009
• Attend at least 5 meetings and/or Satellite Seminars
• Participate in at least 3 different committee activities that total 15 hours.
• Submit Participation Record Form by November 20, 2009
• Participate in the Induction Ceremony on December 5 , 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Rio Grande Campus Main Theater

***If  you have difficulty paying the fees by the deadline or attending the induction ceremony?  Please see an advisor.

*** Your dues may be paid at any general meeting or a check or money order made to Phi Theta Kappa can be mailed or delivered to the following address:  Mary Kohls, 1212 Rio Grande St., Austin, TX  78701