A new symbol of academic excellence and leadership
Messina College, Boston College’s two-year residential college division, has officially joined the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, a milestone that also marks the establishment of the Beta Omega Rho chapter, which will serve as a new symbol of academic excellence and leadership at the college.
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Founded in 1918 and recognized as the official honor society of two-year colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges in 1929, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honors students’ academic achievements at two-year colleges while offering opportunities for personal, professional, social, and academic growth. As the world’s largest honor society for two-year colleges, PTK has chapters at 1,300 colleges in 11 countries and a student success rate of 92 percent.
The Beta Omega Rho chapter was established to promote academic excellence, foster a greater sense of community, and encourage leadership development among its members. Over the course of the coming weeks, PTK staff will work with chapter advisors at Messina College to guide them through advisor certification processes and develop a plan for the upcoming year.
Membership in PTK comes with numerous benefits for students, including exclusive scholarships, leadership development programs and workshops, professional growth tools and resources, as well as community engagement through networking opportunities, service, and leadership.<br>
“Through our membership with Phi Theta Kappa, Messina College will recognize the academic successes of our students and continue to establish BC's newest college as a community of scholars," said Messina College Dean Erick Berrelleza, S.J. "We are excited to launch a chapter of this honor society at BC, an organization uniquely dedicated to celebrating the successes of two-year college students.”
“We are honored to join Phi Theta Kappa and recognize our students’ achievements within this esteemed academic society,” said Messina College Associate Dean Alicia LaPolla. “The Beta Omega Rho chapter will offer Messina students valuable opportunities for academic excellence and professional development. We look forward to welcoming our inaugural cohort and fostering a strong, dynamic community at Messina.”
For more information, visit the Phi Theta Kappa and Messina College Beta Omega Rho chapter website.