Please attend the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapter induction ceremony and reception on April 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. in Chapman Hall.
PTK Induction Ceremony 2023
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PTK Induction Ceremony 2022
PTK Induction Ceremony 2020
PTK Induction Ceremony 2019
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Phi Theta Kappa is the largest international honors society for two-year colleges. It prides itself on fellowship, leadership, service, and scholarship.
The mission of PTK is to recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders.
Beta Gamma Xi at Middlesex Community College has received Five-Star Chapter status.
PTK MEMBERSHIP AND MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY
Eligible students receive invitations twice a year: once in the fall semester and once in the spring semester.
12 credits/3.5 GPA
PTK Induction Ceremony
Qualifying students who opt to join PTK may participate in the induction ceremony in the spring semester.
- Middlesex Honor Society Inducts New Members (2023)
- Middlesex Community College Honors Society Earns National Awards and Inducts New Members (2022)
- Phi Theta Kappa Earns Awards and Conducts Induction Ceremony (2020)
- Middletown Press: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Induction Held at Middlesex Community College
- Phi Theta Kappa MxCC Induction Video
- Phi Theta Kappa MxCC Induction Photos > More Photos
Points of Pride
- Middlesex PTK Honor Society Celebrates National Reach Award (2023)
- All-Connecticut Academic Team Winners Article
- MxCC Students named All Connecticut Academic Team Award Winners
Five-Star Status
Regional PTK awards for college projects, Honors in Action projects, officer team, officers, and advisor.
- Middlesex Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honored at Regional Meeting (2018)
- Middlesex Community College Honor Society Receives Regional Recognition and Awards (2016)
Regional and National Representation
Scholarship Recipients
PTK Student Earns Leaders of Promise Scholar Award
John Guillamon of Deep River has received the Leaders of Promise Scholarship, sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. The award recognizes Phi Theta Kappa members who are selected based on outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential. John plans to use the $1,000 scholarship to support his studies in electrical engineering.
Volunteerism and Fundraising
Congratulations to PTK members York Clement and Jacob Murphy who were recognized as part of the All-Connecticut Academic Team for their academic achievement, scholarship, and leadership. They received medallions that can be worn at graduation along with certificates, including one signed by Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz.
National PTK Catalyst Convention, April 5 2024. 
PTK bake sale March 27, 2024. 
PTK induction ceremony April 14, 2023. 
All-CT Academic Team Award Ceremony held at CCSU on April 28, 2023. 
All-CT Academic Team Award Ceremony held at CCSU on April 28, 2023. 
In April, Dr. Lin Lin received the PTK 2023 Distinguished Advisor Award at the PTK Catalyst Conference in Ohio.
Most Distinguished Chapter Officers:
First place–Chapter President Olivia Merlini
Second place–Chapter Vice President Katherine Quituisaca
First place for Honors in Action project overall.
New England Region awards and trophies, 2023.
Will Mason, Olivia Merlini, Dr. Lin Lin, Landi Hou at the PTK New England Region Conference on Saturday, March 25, 2023. 
Awards received at the PTK New England Region Conference on March 25, 2023
Professor and PTK Advisor Lin and PTK member Jacob Goodman attended the PTK National Catalyst Convention in Denver (April 7–11, 2022).
Beta Gamma Xi was recognized as a top 100 chapter in the nation.
Isabella Merlini was recognized as most distinguished officer (national).
Over 100 attended the PTK Beta Gamma Xi chapter-hosted New England Regional PTK conference for students and advisors on Oct. 25 and 26.
Over 100 attended the PTK Beta Gamma Xi chapter-hosted New England Regional PTK conference for students and advisors on Oct. 25 and 26. International PTK President James Elliot spoke.
Over 100 attended the PTK Beta Gamma Xi chapter-hosted New England Regional PTK conference for students and advisors on Oct. 25 and 26. Billy Blanks Jr. provided motivational presentation.
Over 100 attended the PTK Beta Gamma Xi chapter-hosted New England Regional PTK conference for students and advisors on Oct. 25 and 26. MxCC CEO Steven Minkler welcomed attendees.
PTK Expressive Painting Activity
PTK members at Commencement 2019
Induction Ceremony March 2019
Induction Ceremony April 2018
Alan Marshall, Induction Ceremony 2018
PTK Graduation Speaker Brittney Cotrona at Commencement 2018
Messanvi Amenounve, National PTK Convention, Spring 2017
New England Regional Conference March 2019
New England Regional Conference March 2019
New England Regional Conference March 2019
New England Regional Conference March 2019
New England Regional Conference March 2019
New England Regional Conference March 2019
PTK Graduates 2018
MxCC Graduation Spring 2017
Honors in Action Fall 2017 Courageous Conversation
Honors in Action Conference Oct. 2018 MA
Honors in Action Conference Oct. 2018 with speaker
PTK Awards
2024
- Distinguished College Project Award (National)
- Distinguished Honors in Action Project Award (National)
- Distinguished Chapter Award (National)
- Top 100 Chapter Recognition (National)
- Paragon Award for New Presidents: CEO Kim Hogan (National)
- Distinguished Advisor Award: Landi Hou (National)
- Most Distinguished Chapter (New England)
- Distinguished College Project (First Place, New England: “Understanding the Needs and Interests of Students at the Meriden Campus”)
- Distinguished Honors in Action Project (First Place, New England: “Nostalgia-Inspired Art: Integrating Nostalgia into Recreational Therapy”)
- Honors in Action Distinguished Theme Award for Nostalgia of Play (First Place, New England)
- Distinguished Chapter Advisor: Landi Hou (Second Place, New England)
- Distinguished Chapter Officer Team (Third Place, New England): Katherine Tocto Quituisaca, Ephraim Mosher, Meghan Serpis, Will Mason, Katelyn Parrott, Francesco Marotta, Luna Bijleveld, Damon Hill, Max Czellecz
- Five Star Chapter
2023
- Distinguished Chapter Advisor: Dr. Lin Lin (National)
- Top 100 Chapter (National)
- Distinguished Chapter (National)
- Distinguished Honors in Action Project (National)
- College Project (Second Place, New England)
- Five Star Chapter
- Honors in Action Project (First Place for theme, New England: Architecture and Design of Play)
- Honors in Action Project (First Place overall, New England)
- Most Distinguished Chapter in New England
- Most Distinguished Chapter Advisor: Dr. Lin Lin (New England)
- Most Distinguished Chapter Officer: Olivia Merlini (First Place, New England)
- Most Distinguished Chapter Officer: Katherine Tocto Quituisaca (Second Place, New England)
- REACH Reward Chapter
2022
- Most Distinguished Officer Award (Regional and National): Isabella Merlini
- Honors in Action Distinguished Theme Award: Perceptions of Progress (Second Place in New England)
- Honors in Action Distinguished Project Award (Second Place, New England)
- Most Distinguished Chapter Award (First Place, New England)
- Top 100 Chapters (National)
- Five Star Chapter
- REACH Reward Chapter
2021
- Honors in Action Project Expressions of Truth theme
- Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award
- Five Star Chapter
- REACH Reward Chapter
2020
- Most Distinguished Chapter Member (First Place), Regional and National
- Honors in Action Distinguished Theme Award (Second Place) (Theme 8: World of Work)
- Five Star Chapter
- REACH Reward Chapter
- New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar (Abigail Ingalls)
- All-CT Academic Team (Joshua Budney, John Guillamon, Abigail Ingalls)
2019
- Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award (First Place)
- Five Star Chapter
- Five Star Chapter Advisor Plan Recognition
- REACH Reward Chapter
- Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar (John Guillamon)
- All-CT Academic Team (York Clement, Jacob Murphy)
2018
- Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award (First Place)
- Most Distinguished Honors in Action Project Award (Second Finalist)
- Most Distinguished Chapter Award (Second Finalist)
- Honors in Action Distinguished Theme Award (Theme 4: Peace and War)
- Five Star Chapter
- PTK Cengage Unlimited Subscription Award (Brittney Cotrona)
- All-CT Academic Team (Brittney Cotrona, Alan Marshall)
2017
- Distinguished Officer Team (Second Finalist)
- Most Distinguished Officer Team (Second Runner-up)
- Honors in Action Distinguished Theme Award
- Five Star Chapter
- All-CT Academic Team (Messanvi Amenounve, Susan Girouard)
2016
- New England Region Horizon Award
- Honors in Action Distinguished Theme Award
- Connecticut C4 Participation Recognition
- Five Star Chapter
- All-CT Academic Team (Michael Stielau and Ceara Wettemann)
Co-Advisors
Dr. Lin Lin
Professor & Program Coordinator of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, MIS, and CIT
Phone: 860-343-5763
Email: llin@mxcc.edu 
Office Location: Wheaton 313
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Landi Hou
Computer Support Specialist
Phone: 860-343-5771
Email: lhou@mxcc.edu
Office Location: Wheaton 313
Dr. Donna Bontatibus
Professor, English
Phone: 860-343-5802
Email: dbontatibus@mxcc.edu
Office Location: Snow 520
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