Two Outstanding Tunxis Students From Berlin Inducted Into PTK International Honor Society

The Alpha Iota Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Tunxis Community College in Farmington announced the names of those students who accepted membership in the honor society, including Matthew Kordek and Ashley Steele of Berlin. They were formally recognized during a spring induction ceremony. 

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is recognized by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges as the official honor fraternity of two-year colleges. To achieve eligibility for PTK, a student must complete at least 12 hours of associate’s degree course work and earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher. Throughout their enrollment, they must maintain high academic standing, generally a 3.25 GPA. About 100,000 students are inducted into Phi Theta Kappa each year.

The PTK chapter at Tunxis provides opportunities for leadership, college and community service, exchange of ideas and ideals, scholarly fellowship, and academic excellence.

Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education, with more than two million members and 1,200 chapters in each of the 50 states, U.S. territories, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, United Arab Emirates and Palau.

Activities of over 20 honor societies, student clubs and organizations at Tunxis Community College give students a chance to grow outside the classroom. The College, which offers over 60 credit programs and a wide array of continuing education options, serves over 9,000 students each semester.  For more information on Tunxis, please call (860) 255-3500, or visit the website at www.tunxis.edu.