“I graduated in 2012 with an associate’s in business management and a certificate in small business development. I went on to open my own small business and have found great success in my career. I love what I do and I owe a lot of my success to the time I spent at EMCC!”
Beta Beta Omicron Chapter – Eastern Maine Community College
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the international honor society for two-year colleges, dedicated to recognizing and encouraging academic excellence among associate degree students. The Society’s four Hallmarks guide all programs and activities:
Through membership, students gain access to leadership development, service opportunities, academic enrichment, and a community of scholars on campus and around the world.
Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is offered by invitation to students who meet the following criteria:
To remain in good standing after induction, members must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Membership is a recognition of academic achievement both while enrolled at EMCC and as students continue their education or enter the workforce.
Membership fees support national programming, scholarships, and chapter activities.
The chapter meets twice monthly, typically on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 12:05 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
Zoom links and reminders are shared in advance. Attendance is encouraged, but members can remain informed through meeting minutes and chapter communications if conflicts arise.
Serving as a chapter officer offers opportunities for leadership development, event planning, public speaking, and campus engagement. Officer roles may include:
Officers collaborate to plan events, lead projects, and support chapter initiatives.
The Beta Beta Omicron Chapter is actively building an endowed scholarship fund to recognize students who embody the mission and values of Phi Theta Kappa. Additional information will be shared as the fund develops.
Eligible students who accept membership will be formally welcomed into Phi Theta Kappa during an Induction Ceremony, a meaningful tradition celebrating academic achievement and the beginning of their journey within the Society.
