History
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the Two-Year College was established by the president of the Missouri junior colleges for women in 1918. It is the only internationally acclained honor society serving institutions which offer associate degree programs.
Purpose
The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among community/junior college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa provides oppotunity for the development of leadership and service for an intellectual climate to exchange ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship, for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
