Lincoln Land Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, also known as PTK, is celebrating several major achievements following the organization’s recent regional convention.
The Alpha Epsilon Kappa chapter at Lincoln Land Community College received chapter, team, and individual recognition during the PTK Regional Convention and Honors Institute, held May 29th through the 31st at Heartland Community College in Normal.
The chapter was recognized for maintaining its Five-Star Chapter status for 13 consecutive years. The Five Star designation is the highest level of achievement a PTK chapter can earn. The chapter also received an award for Outstanding College Project.
In addition to chapter-wide honors, several members and advisors received individual recognition.
Addison Patrick of Chatham was named a Hall of Honor Officer. Lincoln Land Community College advisor Ryan Roberts of Springfield was recognized as Outstanding Chapter Advisor. Roberts and Dr. Gillian Bauer were also honored as the Most Distinguished Chapter Advisor Team.
Members and officers representing Lincoln Land Community College at the convention included Patrick, along with Andrew Sample of Edinburg, Shandyll Coble of Bastrop, Jessica Gibson of Pleasant Plains, Melane Wiediger of Athens, Micah Smith of Kincaid, and Lillian Stark, Josh Sellers, Braden Nicoll, and Ali Higginson of Springfield.
The Lincoln Land Community College PTK chapter is advised by Dr. Gillian Bauer, professor of English, and Ryan Roberts, professor, librarian, and interim dean of The Learning Center at Lincoln Land Community College.
The purpose of the honor society is to recognize and encourage academic achievement, develop leadership skills, build fellowship, and promote service to both the community and Lincoln Land Community College.
Membership in PTK is available to Lincoln Land Community College students who have completed 12 credit hours and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Phi Theta Kappa is the leading honor society recognizing academic excellence among two-year college students. Members have access to benefits, including PTK scholarship opportunities.
More information about Lincoln Land Community College’s PTK chapter can be found online at llcc.edu/PTK.
