PTK Induction Ceremony 2022
PTK Induction Ceremony 2020
PTK Induction Ceremony 2019
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PTK is the largest international honors society for two-year colleges. It prides itself on fellowship, leadership, service, and scholarship.
The mission of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders.
MxCC’s Beta Gamma Xi is an active chapter that has received Five-Star Status.
Membership to PTK
Eligible students receive invitations twice a year: once in the fall semester and once in the spring semester.
Minimum Eligibility for MxCC Students
12 credits/3.65 GPA
PTK Induction Ceremony
Qualifying students who opt to join PTK may participate in an induction ceremony in the spring semester at MxCC.
- Phi Theta Kappa Earns Awards and Conducts Induction Ceremony (5/1/20)
- Middletown Press Article: 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
2019 Induction Ceremony
4:23:19 PTK 2019
Points of Pride
- All-Connecticut Academic Team Winners Article
- MxCC Students named “All Connecticut Academic Team” Award Winners
Club
Five-Star Status
Regional PTK Award Recipients for College Projects, Honors in Actions Projects, Officer Team, Officers, and Advisor Work
- https://mxcc.edu/blog/ptk-students-attend-the-ptk-regional-new-england-convention/
- https://mxcc.edu/blog/middlesex-community-colleges-honor-society-received-awards-recognition-at-regional-convention/
Regional and National Representation
Scholarship Recipients
PTK Student Earns Leaders of Promise Scholar Award
MxCC student 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
We congratulate Phi Theta Kappa 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. Nearly all of the community colleges were represented at the April 12 ceremony held at the state capitol.
Professor and PTK Advisor Lin and PTK member Jacob Goodman attended the National Catalyst Convention for PTK in Denver (April 7-11, 2022).
Beta Gamma Xi was recognized as the top 100 chapters in the nation.
Isabella Merlini was recognized as most distinguished officer (national).
Over 100 attended the MxCC Beta Gamma Xi chapter hosted New England Regional PTK conference for PTK students and advisors. Oct. 25 and 26.
Over 100 attended the MxCC Beta Gamma Xi chapter hosted New England Regional PTK conference for PTK students and advisors. Oct. 25 and 26. International PTK President James Elliot spoke.
Over 100 attended the MxCC Beta Gamma Xi chapter hosted New England Regional PTK conference for PTK students and advisors. Oct. 25 and 26. Billy Blanks, Jr., provided motivational presentation.
Over 100 attended the MxCC Beta Gamma Xi chapter hosted New England Regional PTK conference for PTK students and advisors. Oct. 25 and 26. Dr. Minkler gave welcome.
PTK Expressive Painting Activity
PTK 2019 Group at Commencement
Induction Ceremony March 2019
Induction Ceremony April 2018
Alan Marshall, Induction Ceremony 2018
May 2018 PTK Graduation Speaker Brittney Cotrona
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
2022
- Most Distinguished Officer Award (Regional and National): Isabella Merlini
- Honors in Action (HIA) Distinguished Theme Award– Perceptions of Progress (2nd place in New England)
- Honors in Action (HIA) Distinguished Project Award (2nd place in New England)
- Most Distinguished Chapter Award (1st place in New England)
- Top 100 Chapters Nationally
- 5-Star Chapter
- Reach Reward Chapter
2021
- Honors in Action (HIA) Expressions of Truth theme
- Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award: This award is for their excellence in collaboration and leadership.
- 5-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 Level Award for Five-Star Chapter Plan
- 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 Level Award for Five-Star Chapter Plan
- 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 Level Award for Five Star Chapter Plan
- 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 Level Award for Five-Star Chapter Plan
- All-CT Academic Team (Messanvi Amenounve and Susan Girouard)
2016
- New England Region Horizon Award
- Honors in Action Distinguished Theme Award
- Connecticut C4 Participation Recognition
- Five-Star Level Award for Five-Star Chapter Plan
- 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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