About Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa Mission Statement
"The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall 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."

Who Are We?
Established in 1918 by Missouri two-year college presidents, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education.  In 1929, the American Association of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges and in 2000 the Association of College Honor Societies recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the general scholarship honor society serving associate degree granting institutions.

What We Believe?
Phi Theta Kappa is committed to the elimination of discrimination based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and cultural and religious backgrounds.

Phi Theta Kappa Today

Today Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 2 million members and 1,200 chapters located in all 50 of the United States, U.S. territories, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, United Arab Emirates and Palau.
The innovative programs and services and array of membership benefits offered by Phi Theta Kappa are unequaled among honor societies. Co-curricular programs focus upon the Society's Hallmark of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. It is estimated that 200,000 students participate in Phi Theta Kappa programs each year.
Annually, approximately 100,000 students are inducted into Phi Theta Kappa.  The average age of a new member is 29, ranging from 18 to 80. Part-time and full-time students are eligible for membership. The average Phi Theta Kappan is enrolled full-time with a GPA of 3.8. The most popular major of Phi Theta Kappans in 2004 was Nursing, followed closely by Education and Business.

To find more about Phi Theta Kappa and it’s History please visit http://www.ptk.org/about/

About Omega Sigma
Omega Sigma is Houston Community College System’s official chartered chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.  We are an active chapter and fully affiliated with the National Headquarters of Phi Theta Kappa.  We uphold and implement the same high standards and values and we pride our selves in our dedication to the development of Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service within our community.