Phi Theta Kappa - Alpha Theta Omicron Chapter

PTK Edge: Your Next Level Starts Now! 🎓

Fall classes are drawing to a close, but you don't want to lose your motivation between classes? Consider your FREE access to PTK Edge, a series of self-paced online courses designed to supercharge your potential and gain the skills you need—on your schedule!

Explore SIX different courses to build in-depth skills & knowledge in these three key areas:

📚 Academic Success

✅ Transfer-Readiness

🛠️ Workforce Preparation

Ready to gain the edge? Check out your PTK Member login page (link on the left-hand side) found at https://www.ptk.org.

The Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship is now OPEN! It offers up to $55,000 per year for community college students transferring to a four-year accredited university! Applicants should have a strong academic record (GPA 3.5+) and demonstrated financial need.

👉 Website: www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/

👉 Need help applying? Rio Salado Student Life can guide you through the process and answer your questions. Email questions to [email protected]

👉 Join our virtual info session on November 19 at 6 PM to hear from two past recipients about writing a strong application and making your submission stand out.

👉 RSVP to receive the event link: https://forms.gle/3rQ4qEx7NwbSsAx38

On World Mental Health Day, we are reminded to pause and connect with ourselves and each other 💚

Let’s continue to support one another with gentle minds and empathetic hearts.

Don't miss the local all-mail elections on November 4, 2025! 🗳️

➡️ Register to vote or update your info by October 6! Early voting starts October 8.

Be Ballot Ready:

Register, check your status and see your ballot: BeBallotReady.Vote

Voter Dashboard login: https://elections.maricopa.gov/voting/voter-dashboard-login

Have questions about voting?

Visit Rio's site for more info: https://www.riosalado.edu/student-resources/student-life-and-leadership/voting-information

Need ID help? VoteRiders.org can help for free!

Check them out at https://www.voteriders.org/

Have your say in local matters—vote this November!

What an incredible kickoff to our PTK Honors in Action AZ Regional Conference! Today was filled with powerful storytelling, fresh insights, and inspiring connections. See you all tomorrow for Day 2!

Rio Salado College Maricopa Community Colleges Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Today is a fantastic reminder of the foundational principles of our country and the incredible journey of so many who become U.S. citizens. Join us in taking a simple moment to reflect on what these values mean to you and those around you.

Happy National Voter Registration Day! It's a great reminder to make sure you're all set for the upcoming election. In some places, today is also the last day to mail back your ballot. Let's make sure we all get our votes in and are .

Just a fun reminder for those of us attending the 2025 Honors in Action Conference hosted at Rio Salado College!

Rio Salado College Maricopa Community Colleges Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Calling all students looking to transfer to ASU, NAU, or U of A! It's that wonderful time of year again when students at community colleges can apply for the very valuable, full-tuition scholarship to any of AZ's three public universities: ASU, NAU or U of A. The 2025-2026 All AZ Academic Team application is open! Scholarship Deadline: 10/26/25 at 11:59PM AZ Time.

Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf74JgERU29nLLsWOFX9Q-urJ-_Ahg9XL9ZmpyPRFxn9aMExg/viewform

Last year's awesome awardees:
Angelo Lopez & Sarah Nichols - https://www.riosalado.edu/news/2025/meet-rio-salado-colleges-2025-all-arizona-academic-scholars

For more info, reach out to our Student Life department at [email protected]

Rio Salado College Maricopa Community Colleges Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Just a quick reminder that we wanted to share with y'all! Maricopa County is holding a special election for the Seventh Congressional District on September 23, 2025.

Visit BeBallotReady.Vote at: https://elections.maricopa.gov/voting/voter-dashboard-login to verify your registration status and ensure your information is correct.

Maricopa Community Colleges Rio Salado College

Calling all Rio Salado alumni! 🎓Mark your calendars: Our inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony is happening on November 14, 2025. This is our chance to celebrate the amazing achievements of our graduates. 🏆

But we need your help to find our honorees! Nominate a fellow alum—or yourself—for the Hall of Fame. Who do you know that embodies the spirit and values of Rio Salado College? 🤔💭

The nomination deadline is October 5, 2025! Here is the link for the nomination form; it is a Google Form: https://forms.gle/gVgeXFd4QkoS8wZP7

We can't wait to see you there! 😊