Middle States Region - PTK

I spy with my little eye 2 PUBLISHED MSR Chapters in the 2023 edition of Civic Scholar!

Congratulations Tau Gamma-Northampton Community College and Alpha Epsilon Pi- Raritan Valley Community College.

The 2023 edition of Civic Scholar is here! We are so proud of the chapters for their exceptional research and service. Join us in celebrating their amazing work by reading the journal online!

Civic Scholar: bit.ly/CivicScholar2023

Join the Middle States Region for the 37th Regional Convention-A Celebration of Success
March 8-10, 2024
Harrisburg, PA
Host Chapter: Alpha Nu Omega, Harrisburg Area Community College

Registration is open.
$250.00 per person
https://cvent.me/2e5O3r
It covers all meals, beginning with dinner on Friday and three on Saturday. All activities, Gala Awards, T-Shirt, and more.

Hotel-Hilton Harrisburg
One North 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 233-6000
$149.00 + tax/night
15.00 parking fee/night
Deadline to Reserve Rooms
February 9, 2024
https://group.hilton.com/4udb7i

Coming Soon to Regional Website
Schedule of Events
2024-25 Middle States Regional Officer Campaign

Not sure what changes to expect on the 2024-2025 FAFSA Form? Phi Theta Kappa and Get2College are here to help walk you through it! Join PTK for a free webinar on December 14 at 3PM CT to learn what's new! Register here: https://bit.ly/4759TlK

Time to Edge UP Middle States!

From now until December 31st, every member who completes 3 PTK Edge Courses will automatically be entered to win an Apple iPad.

The MSR Chapter with the most completed PTK Edge Courses earns a scholarship registration to the 37th Middle States Regional Convention AND a scholarship registration to PTK Catalyst '24.

Get your skills on, edge up, and win! Stay tuned to all of our social media pages for updates and shout outs!

Visit getanedge.ptk.org to get started!

Black Friday sale is ON! Get 30% off your PTK store purchase with the code GOBBLE23. Offer ends tomorrow: store.ptk.org ✨✨

Another outstanding learning webinar opportunity that you can attend and share with members on your campus.

Have you ever received a job offer and didn't know how to negotiate a higher salary or better benefits? We're here to help!

Negotiation is an important skill to have in both your academic and professional life. PTK is hosting a FREE webinar on November 28 at 1PM CT with Dr. Janea McDonald, owner of human capital consulting firm Edge Consulting, LLC. Register now: https://bit.ly/PTKJobNegotiationM

Learn how to negotiate that job offer! Share this webinar opportunity with members of your campus.

Have you ever received a job offer and didn't know how to negotiate a higher salary or better benefits? We're here to help!

Negotiation is an important skill to have in both your academic and professional life. PTK is hosting a FREE webinar on November 28 at 1PM CT with Dr. Janea McDonald, owner of human capital consulting firm Edge Consulting, LLC. Register now: https://bit.ly/PTKJobNegotiationM

Get involved!

Presenting our new regional website and URL.

Middle States Region Middle States Region Delaware | Maryland | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | Washington, DC The purpose of Middle States Region of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, the Middle States Region....

We can't wait to celebrate YOU!

37th Middle States Regional Convention We can't wait to celebrate YOU!     Save the Date! March 8-10, 2024 37th Middle States Regional Convention Hilton Harrisburg One North Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 We can't wait to celebrate YOU

MSROs had a blast representing the MSR at PTK Regional Institute ‘23

The Middle States Region went to the Regional Institute last weekend and had a blast with others regional officers around the world. Thank you for the experience!

Join in the fun for the MSR Arcade! 🕹️

Happy National Transfer Student Week!

49% of all bachelor's degrees are from community college students. Opening the path for an affordable four-year degree is part of our daily work at PTK, which is why we're proud to partner with 800+ four-year colleges and universities to offer PTK members $246+ million in transfer scholarships.

Are you a transfer student? Drop a 🙌 in the comments!

The Middle States Region had a great time this Saturday during their third summer event, Plating Your Five-Star Chapter Plan. We learned all about the new Five Star Chapter Plan, recruitment strategies, hallmark awards, and career and academic planning.

Thank you Middle States for joining in our fun! Stay tuned for the 38th Middle States Regional Convention (March 8–10).

We are grateful for the generous support of our Transfer Partners for the "Plating Your Five Star Chapter!" MSR event.

Arcadia University
University of Baltimore - General Session Sponsor
Cheyney University
Delaware Valley University - General Session Sponsor
Drexel University
King’s College
Marywood University
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Penn State
Rider University
Saint Joseph’s University
Southern New Hampshire University
The College of New Jersey
The George Washington University
University of Delaware
University of Pennsylvania-College of Liberal and Professional Studies

👇 Transferring? See below!

Thinking about transferring to a fully online four-year college or university? Check this out! 🎓⁠
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Join us TOMORROW (10/10) at 6PM CDT for a FREE virtual transfer fair! We'll have 40 transfer admission counselors representing online institutions or degree programs joining us to help you decide and get your pressing admissions questions answered.
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Register now: https://bit.ly/PTKTransferFair1010

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The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is now open! This year, 90% of Jack Kent Cooke Scholars were PTK members, let's keep it going! 😎

This scholarship awards up $55,000 per year for up to three years for students to complete a bachelor's degree. ⁠
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Application closes at 11:59 p.m. in your local time zone. This is a very competitive scholarship, so start early! Learn more: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarship/how-to-apply/

Regional Update!

Plating Your Five Star Chapter Agenda and more!

Middle States Regional Update Plating Your Five Star Chapter Conference Agenda and more news! Just one more week to go! Below is the agenda for everyone joining us at Northampton Community College and a look at what's coming soon.

JOIN US TODAY at 3:00 PM CDT
Preparing a scholarship application? Applying for a job? How about those Hallmark Award Entries? You need this workshop! Join Professor Mathew Herrman, PTK Honors Program Council member, for tips, best practices, and advice on technical writing.
Open to all Advisors and Members
Register to attend
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcO2oqDwtHtF9Q9ByTNHMXRn-4hKQ2yqc

The Plating Your Five Star Chapter MSR Fall Event has a growing list of attendees, and our hosts are super excited!

Don't miss out on our last in-person event for '23. Early Registration ends tomorrow-9/29.
https://cvent.me/yg3YAm

Check back tomorrow for the Plating Menu!

Early registration has been extended to 9/29. We are cooking up a great day of fun, leadership, and meeting new friends, and we don't want you to miss out!

https://cvent.me/yg3YAm

PTK Awareness Week starts NEXT Monday, so join us for the fun!
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Monday (9/25): Talk PTK to Me ⁠
Tell us why you joined PTK and encourage your eligible friends to join. ⁠

Tuesday (9/26): Pin Palooza
Share pictures wearing your favorite PTK pins!

Wednesday (9/27): Wear it Wednesday
Wear your favorite PTK gear and post pictures on your social media.

Thursday (9/28): TikTok/Reels Day
Create a TikTok or Instagram Reels showing us how you PTK and tag . The winner will receive a PTK swag bag!

Friday (9/29): Flashback Friday
It's time for a little trip down memory lane! Share your favorite PTK memory on social media.

Saturday (9/30): Scholar Dash
It's Scholar Dash Day! Participate in our annual 5K to create Golden Opportunity scholarships for deserving students. Register here: ptk.org/scholardash

Don't forget to tag and use the hashtags and

Early registration has been extended to 9/29. We are cooking up a great day of fun, leadership, and meeting new friends, and we don't want you to miss out!

https://cvent.me/yg3YAm

Calling all members, advisors and alumni of the Middle States Region!!

The Scholar Dash Virtual 5K is just under 2 weeks away from completion, and we need your help!!

So, please join the Middle States Regional team as we run to help other community college students. Get your family and friends to donate just $5 or $10 to this amazing cause.

https://changelives.ptkfoundation.org/team/512976

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We will be happy to help you in any way we can!!

Early Bird Registration for Plating Your Five Star Chapter has been extended to 9/29. https://msr.ptk.org/Events.aspx

The MSR Regional Officers and Northampton Community College Host Chapters have planned a delicious five-star menu!

Don't miss out! I hear the dessert is fabulous!

Events The Middle States regional website provides information to the chapter and regional level of Phi Theta Kappa

Today, we remember those who lost their lives on 9/11. We will never forget. 💙❤️

We hope you'll join us! Early Registration ends on 9/15.

To register, visit
https://msr.ptk.org/Events.aspx

Chapter Engagement Session is tomorrow, 9/6 at 3PM CDT.

The session is open to all Advisors and Students.
We will discuss the benefits of knowing our "why" and using it to build a unique PTK Experience through intentional engagement.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86460548170

Labor Day is almost here! Get together with your PTK friends and enjoy 25% off your PTK store order with the code LABOR23. store.ptk.org 😎

The Middle States Region had a blast this Saturday during their second Summer Event, College Project Cuisine. We learned all about College Project rubric, and built College Project recipes for success.

Thank you Middle States for joining in our fun! Stay tuned for Plating your 5-Star Chapter Plan (October 14th)

Thank you Dr. Gaulden for showing us all the strategies!!!

Complete the survey below to help us provide chapters with a good experience during regional events.

https://linktr.ee/ptkmiddlestates?fbclid=PAAaYK37VqQ0pwHnbdwC9vj34qDIrpfbp1p5IzXRQFgZNvzihigSieepHQdls_aem_AV-tvVr2BpVdEgK1jPopq-L9RpRAEu3obU_kU2Vws05yjhQbhDj_yorpDXyAEe1DBRM

Happy Birthday to our own Middle States Regional President, Dariel Nunez.

Middle States…Don’t miss out!

Chapter Engagement Session!

Featuring best practices focusing on:

• NEW! Five Star Chapter Plan

• College Project Overview

• CCSmart and CCSmart as College Project

Please share this link with your chapter officers and members!

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86460548170