Phi Theta Kappa is the foremost honor society recognizing academic excellence in two-year college students. Its goals include promoting scholarship, leadership, fellowship and service amongst members. Benefits of membership include access to Phi Theta Kappa scholarships. Our LLCC chapter has a strong history of service projects benefiting both the College and the Central Illinois community.
The goals of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society are:
- To recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students.
- To provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship programming.
Club advisors
Club officers
- President: Hannah Shoemaker
- Vice President of Service: Jessica Gibson
- Vice President of Scholarship: Zorah Austin
- Vice President of Records: Braden Nicoll
- Vice President of Fellowship: Katie Angulo
- Vice President of Public Relations: Lexie Ebersohl
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History of Honors in Action Service Project
| Year | Project (fall semester) | Project Description | Chapter President | Advisors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Hope Learning Academy sensory toy drive | Toy drive to collect sensory-friendly toys to donate to Hope Autism Clinic and Hope Learning Academy Springfield | Joshua Hughes (fall 2022); Joey Gallo (spring 2023) | Gillian Bauer, Claire Gordon |
| 2021-22 | Organ donation | On-campus event promoting organ donation with speakers from the Secretary of State, a transplant recipient and parents of a donor. Included registry signup. | Sara Waller | Claire Gordon, Don Ecklund |
| 2020-21 | Phoenix Center fundraiser | Virtual event to raise awareness about issues facing LGBTQ youth and raise month for the Phoenix Center. | Julia Kienzler | Claire Gordon, Don Ecklund |
| 2019-20 | Habitat for Humanity | Planned to donate patio tomato plants to interested Habitat homeowners. Postponed due to COVID-19. | Meredith Niermann | Claire Gordon, Don Ecklund |
| 2018-19 | Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery | Diaper Drive to collect needed items and raise awareness about the nursery. | Ryan Archibald | Claire Gordon, Don Ecklund |
| 2017-18 | Organ donation | On-campus event promoting organ donation with speakers from Secretary of State, transplant recipient, and parents of a donor. Included registry signup. | Evon Dionne | Claire Gordon, Tim Humphrey, Don Ecklund |
| 2016-17 | Portrayals of women in media | Hosted screening of "Miss Representation" documentary and led post-film discussion and Q&A. | Josie Smith | Claire Gordon, Tim Humphrey, Don Ecklund |
| 2015-16 | Hope School | Students and aides visited LLCC for Chem Lab demonstrations by Chem Club and PTK members. | Keith Treadwell (fall 2015), David Western (spring 2016) | Claire Gordon, Tim Humphrey, Don Ecklund |
| 2014-15 | Ronald McDonald House | Officers and advisors prepared meals for guests. | Melissa Plummer | Claire Gordon, Tim Humphrey, Don Ecklund |
| 2013-14 | Henson Robinson Zoo fundraisers | Three fundraisers in spring 2014. Major fundraiser in December 2013 canceled due to snow. | Mary Flesch, Elizabeth M. Flesch | David Laubersheimer (through 1/31/2014); Claire Gordon, Don Ecklund (as of 2/1/2014) |
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