We are the Alpha Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.
We are an active, enthusiastic group that strives to live up to the four hallmarks of our organization: scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship. We are proud of the outstanding Phi Theta Kappans, both across the nation and on this campus, who have distinguished themselves in all four hallmarks.
We are also proud of the many regional, national and international awards our own chapter has won and the thousands of dollars individual chapter members have amassed in scholarships and awards.
Our chapter values its reputation for service and leadership here at TJC. We work hard, but we have fun, too. We want you to share in the joys of being a Phi Theta Kappan!
I never fail to express to any faculty, advisors and mentor that I cannot imagine what my college experience would be without TJC. My involvement on campus and the connections I have made within the past two years have helped me lay a foundation for the rest of my life.
DeShona Jernigan
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship semi-finalist, Watson W. Wise Incentive award winner
As a first-generation college student, TJC has been important in finding my way in higher education. Before I came here, I wasn't sure how to become the person I wanted to be. Now, I have a plan and a family on campus to push me to accomplish what I set out to do.
Amy Joffrion
Hites Transfer Scholar, Coca-Cola Gold Scholar
PTK & CC Smart
America believes in a few things about community colleges. Most people know they are less expensive. This year, the average annual cost of tuition and required fees at a community college is $3,860, a full 60% less than a four-year public university which averages $10,940. People also know community colleges are accessible. They are around when you need them and have flexible offerings for the first two years of a four-year degree. They also provide workforce programs and training designed to help students get good jobs as quickly as possible. What the public doesn’t know as much about is the quality of community colleges. That is what CCsmart, or Community College Smart, is all about.
CCsmart is an anti-stigma advocacy campaign devoted to changing the conversation about the work of community colleges. The campaign promotes student-led advocacy for community colleges and provides robust and reliable information through its online communications hub CCsmart.org.
