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Phi Theta Kappa

Meeting Times

  • Meetings are every other Tuesday from 1–2 p.m. in the Osterlin Student Area.
  • Check the for updates and additional events.
  • All members looking to get more involved are welcome!

Mission

Our mission is twofold:

  1. Recognize and encourage the academic achievement of our students.
  2. Provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.

Requirements of Membership

Students interested in becoming members will need to meet the requirements of having an overall 3.5 GPA, at least 12 college level credits, and be currently enrolled in º£½ÇÖ±²¥ courses.

Endeavors

The Alpha Rho Pi Chapter prides itself on being active, not only on campus, but throughout the community. Via tremendous effort and enthusiasm the chapter volunteers within the community including National Cherry Festival and Cass Road Cleanup. Alpha Rho Pi also concentrates much of their efforts towards student and campus centered projects that change yearly. From their involvement, members and officers gain life experiences and skills, opportunities are opened, and long-lasting friendships are forged.

Interested in Phi Theta Kappa?

Email questions to phithetakappa@nmc.edu or stop by the Student Life Office (Osterlin 152) for more information.

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Faculty Advisor:

2026–2027 Leadership Team

  • President – Rheanna Gilzene
  • Vice-President – Riley Greene
  • Secretary – Liv Schuler
  • Treasurer – Shirel Lozada
  • VP of Social Media – Jessica Rugila

 

 Accomplishments

International Awards

  • Distinguished Officer Team 
  • Distinguished Honors in Action Project 
  • Distinguished Chapter 

Regional Awards

  • Most Distinguished Chapter
  • Distinguished Officer Team 
  • College Project Hallmark Winner 
  • College Project First Runner 
  • College Project Third Runner 
  • Honors in Action Hallmark Winner 
  • Fellowship Hallmark Award 
  • Scholarship Hallmark Award
  • Leadership Hallmark Award 

2025/2026 Scholarships and Awards

  • Leah Durfee –2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholar
  • All Michigan Academic Team – Leah Durfee, Shana North, Amanda Sanchez, Jacqueline Weaver
  • Shirley B. Gordon Presidential Award of Distinction – President Nick Nissley
  • Distinguished Chapter Administrator – Dean of Students, Lisa Thomas
  • Distinguished Officer 8th Runner Up – 25/26 Chapter Vice-President, Amanda Sanchez
  • Paragon New Advisor Award 4th Runner Up – Chapter Advisor, Katy Knight
  • 2026 R.E.A.C.H. Award
  • 5 Star Chapter Award