RCSJ’S Phi Theta Kappa Honor Societies Earn High Honors

Rowan College of South Jersey’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society students from Alpha Psi Pi (Gloucester Campus) and Rho Gamma (Cumberland Campus) chapters attended the 37th Middle States Regional Convention in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania from March 8-10, 2024. To become a RCSJ PTK member, students must be enrolled and have completed at least 12 credits while earning a minimum GPA of 3.5. To remain a member, students must maintain a 3.25 GPA.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders. Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has a presence on almost 1,300 community college campuses in 11 nations. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges in 1929. More than 3.8 million students have been inducted since 1918, with approximately 250,000 active members in the nation’s community colleges.

Regional meetings allow chapters to network with neighboring chapters and experience Phi Theta Kappa programs with minimal travel and costs. Chapters and students are also recognized for their academic excellence and leadership. This year, RCSJ’s students and advisors from both campuses were recognized for their accomplishments.

Alpha Psi Pi – Gloucester Campus

Five Star Chapter Award

Distinguished Chapter Award

Middle States Region Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award

Honors in Action Award - Best in Theme 7

Rho Gamma – Cumberland Campus

Five Star Chapter Award

10th Most Distinguished College Project Award

College Administration & Chapter Advisors

Distinguished Advisor Award for more than 4 years of service, Alpha Psi Pi – Shawn Rutter

5-Star Advisor Award, Rho Gamma – Jennifer Riggio

Stole of Gratitude Recipient – Denise Gerace

Congratulations to RCSJ’s Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Students!

Amro Alazzawi, Alpha Psi Pi - Blackwood, NJ

Middle States Region Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award

Mackenzie Cochran, Alpha Psi Pi – Sewell, NJ

Gold Scholar on Coca-Cola’s 2024 Academic Team

New Jersey All-State Academic Team Scholar

Nominee for All-USA Academic Team Scholar

Middle States Region Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award

Middle States Region Chapter Officer Hall of Honor Award

Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Member Award

Completion of PTK Edge Program

Nicole Dias, Alpha Psi Pi – Turnersville NJ

Middle States Region Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award

Middle States Region 2nd Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Award

Middle States Region Chapter Officer Hall of Honor Award

Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Member Award

Completion of PTK Edge Program

Jasmine Figueroa, Rho Gamma, Bridgeton, NJ

New Jersey All-State Academic Team Scholar

Nominee for All-USA Academic Team Scholar

Connor Fox, Alpha Psi Pi – Mantua, NJ

Alpha Psi Pi Pinnacle Scholarship Recipient

Nicholas Geserick, Alpha Psi Pi – Gibbsboro, NJ

Middle States Region Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award

Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Member Award

Completion of PTK Edge Program

Kendall Grant, Alpha Psi Pi – Williamstown, NJ

Middle States Region Member Hall of Honor Award

Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Member Award

Completion of PTK Edge Program

Matthew Herndon, Alpha Psi Pi – Williamstown, NJ

Phi Theta Kappa Golden Opportunity Scholar

Alexandra Kauffman, Alpha Psi Pi – Swedesboro, NJ

Alpha Psi Pi Pinnacle Scholarship Recipient

Maarkee Love, Alpha Psi Pi– West Deptford, NJ

Phi Theta Kappa Golden Opportunity Scholar

Kayla Ortiz, Rho Gamma – Egg Harbor Township, NJ

New Jersey All-State Academic Team Scholar

Nominee for All-USA Academic Team Scholar

Middle States Region, East District President

Darah Richardson, Alpha Psi Pi – Sicklerville NJ

Alpha Psi Pi Pinnacle Scholarship Recipient

Michael Seda, Rho Gamma – Vineland, NJ

Social Media Ambassador Recognition

Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Member Award

Completion of PTK Edge Program

Isabella Teti, Alpha Psi Pi – Deptford, NJ

New Jersey All-State Academic Team Scholar

Nominee for All-USA Academic Team Scholar

Middle States Region Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award

Middle States Recognition, Chapter President

Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Member Award

Completion of PTK Edge Program

For more information on RCSJ’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society visit https://www.rcsj.edu/PTK-site.

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