The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society is guided by four hallmarks: leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and service. The members of Skylines PTK chapter, Beta Theta Omicron (BΘO), thrive to grow and excel in each of these areas.
September has been a busy month for the BΘO chapter. With the first service event this semester, BΘO, collaborated with the CSM and Cañada College PTK chapters for a beach clean-up on September 17, 2022. Overall, more than 40 students from all 3 colleges came together to clean up the coastal environment at Mussel Rock Beach.
On September 20, 2022, the BΘO chapter held its inaugural college project event – Navigating College. With 23 students in attendance, VP of college project, Laura Dickson, opened the event by sharing some insights about PTK and ongoing chapter projects and programs. After the introduction, Claudia Alejandra Vazquez Ibarra, Learning Commons, took over the stage. She shared insights on how to manage time, communicate with professors, and be successful in college classes as well as on how to find academic support through the learning commons. After a short break, Sharon Meyer, EAC, shared information about the educational access center and its resources and facilities.
Furthermore, the guest speakers covered many tips on how to become a successful student by outlining strategies and steps. The event was closed by BΘO officers Jerry Hnin and Florence Thwe who shared their personal experiences and student journeys at Skyline College.
As the students return to campus this fall, the honors societies of Psi Beta and PTK collaborated for an introductory event on September 21. Students enjoyed pancakes and connected while learning more about the honors societies on campus – the requirements and benefits of membership in Psi Beta and PTK, as well as ongoing projects and programs.
BΘO will be demonstrating its service once again this coming October with its CLICS program (a Computer Literacy and Internet Competency) which has been a continuing project for 5 years. Volunteers will help to teach seniors about basic technology such as typing a text message to their loved ones or using the computer. This program will happen on 4 Saturdays of October (1, 8, 22, 29) from 10 am to 12 pm at the local senior center in South San Francisco.
The BΘO chapter will stay focused on student success and aims to support Skyline students wherever they are on their educational journey. As their next educational event, BΘO will be hosting a scholarship application workshop on October 14, 2022, from 10:00 – 11:00 am at the STEM Center. The workshop will be facilitated by honors counselor Joyce Lee and opening remarks will be provided by VPI Dr. Lopez. The BΘO chapter would like to thank Claudia Alejandra Vazquez Ibarra and Sharon Meyer for participating and supporting the Navigating College event.
PTK’s Beta Theta Omicron Chapter – Providing Leadership and Service Opportunities to students
The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society is guided by four hallmarks: leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and service. The members of Skylines PTK chapter, Beta Theta Omicron (BΘO), thrive to grow and excel in each of these areas.
September has been a busy month for the BΘO chapter. With the first service event this semester, BΘO, collaborated with the CSM and Cañada College PTK chapters for a beach clean-up on September 17, 2022. Overall, more than 40 students from all 3 colleges came together to clean up the coastal environment at Mussel Rock Beach.
On September 20, 2022, the BΘO chapter held its inaugural college project event – Navigating College. With 23 students in attendance, VP of college project, Laura Dickson, opened the event by sharing some insights about PTK and ongoing chapter projects and programs. After the introduction, Claudia Alejandra Vazquez Ibarra, Learning Commons, took over the stage. She shared insights on how to manage time, communicate with professors, and be successful in college classes as well as on how to find academic support through the learning commons. After a short break, Sharon Meyer, EAC, shared information about the educational access center and its resources and facilities.
Furthermore, the guest speakers covered many tips on how to become a successful student by outlining strategies and steps. The event was closed by BΘO officers Jerry Hnin and Florence Thwe who shared their personal experiences and student journeys at Skyline College.
As the students return to campus this fall, the honors societies of Psi Beta and PTK collaborated for an introductory event on September 21. Students enjoyed pancakes and connected while learning more about the honors societies on campus – the requirements and benefits of membership in Psi Beta and PTK, as well as ongoing projects and programs.
BΘO will be demonstrating its service once again this coming October with its CLICS program (a Computer Literacy and Internet Competency) which has been a continuing project for 5 years. Volunteers will help to teach seniors about basic technology such as typing a text message to their loved ones or using the computer. This program will happen on 4 Saturdays of October (1, 8, 22, 29) from 10 am to 12 pm at the local senior center in South San Francisco.
The BΘO chapter will stay focused on student success and aims to support Skyline students wherever they are on their educational journey. As their next educational event, BΘO will be hosting a scholarship application workshop on October 14, 2022, from 10:00 – 11:00 am at the STEM Center. The workshop will be facilitated by honors counselor Joyce Lee and opening remarks will be provided by VPI Dr. Lopez. The BΘO chapter would like to thank Claudia Alejandra Vazquez Ibarra and Sharon Meyer for participating and supporting the Navigating College event.
