The Structure of Chapter LeadershipFaculty Advisors
At each campus where there is a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the college administration selects a facultymember to serve as advisor of the local chapter. Chapters are encouraged to have co-advisors (if possible) tohelp share in the experiences of advising a chapter.The “contact” advisor is the advisor designated by the college to conduct the main correspondence withHeadquarters (e.g., the Chapter Annual Report and reporting new inductees to Headquarters). Chapter advisorsare considered the authority of the chapter from the perspective of the campus administration and Phi ThetaKappa Headquarters. While students provide leadership as chapter officers, advisors provide the continuity toour Society.Chapter advisors are a dedicated group of people, who generally volunteer their time to supervise the Phi ThetaKappa chapter on campus out of their love for students. A Phi Theta Kappa advisor must be an employee of thecollege where the chapter is located and must be officially appointed by the college administration.
Chapter Officers
Being a Phi Theta Kappa chapter officer provides unique opportunities for leadership including working withpeople of all ages and backgrounds, learning to speak in front of a group and developing organizational skills.Within each Phi Theta Kappa chapter, the number and nature of chapter officers vary, but the minimumrequirement for a successful operation seems to be a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Manychapters also elect a public relations or communications officer and a vice president for each of the Society’sfour Hallmarks.Although some chapters have more officers, and some arrange officer responsibilities differently, the followingchapter officer positions and responsibilities have worked well for many chapters. Officers should refer to theirchapter bylaws and advisor(s) to learn their specific duties.
Chapter Officer Positions & Responsibilities
President (Open for 2009-2010)MUST be available to serve for both semesters (Fall & Spring)
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Prepare meeting agendas and lead chapter meetings
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Appoint and establish necessary committees
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Vote only in the case of a tie
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Develop goals for the chapter with help from other officers and advisors
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Submit Five Star Goal and Update Forms online
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Oversee chapter projects
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Oversee award entry preparation
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Report successive officers to Headquarters
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