Honors Societies

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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

What is Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)?

Founded in 1918, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is the officially-recognized international honor society of two-year colleges and academic programs. Its headquarters is in Jackson, Mississippi. There are nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 countries and there are more than 2 million members and counting.

Membership in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society guarantees you access to benefits that will recognize your outstanding academic accomplishments and provide you with the competitive skills and knowledge that will help to build your resume and ensure future success. These benefits are unmatched by any other collegiate honor society.

Membership Eligibility

Full Member

You must have completed at least 12 hours of coursework toward an associate or bachelor’s degree or at least 6 hours of coursework toward a 1-year certificate; and
You must have a cumulative 3.5 grade point average.

Community Member

We welcome EVERYONE to participate in our events, activities, service, and meetings!
There is no minimum GPA or credit hours, so come and participate! We’d love to see you and help you to get to the required GPA for full membership status!

Why Join Phi Theta Kappa?

Full Member

  • Induction Ceremony
  • Access to over $246 million in scholarships
  • Leadership training and experiences
  • Career, Research, and Skills training and certification
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Recognition at college commencement
  • Diploma seal
  • Lots of fun! and Many, many more benefits! Explore them at Phi Theta Kappa’s international website ptk.org

Get Involved!

Phi Theta Kappa is more than just a line on your resume! It is the opportunity to get involved in your community and to make a difference. We have regular member meetings which are open to everyone, do college and community service, conduct research, get publish, win scholarships, and so much more! Come, ask us what makes Phi Theta Kappa special, and get involved!

For more information

If you are interested in becoming a member or have any questions, please submit the Interested in PTK? Form and we will get back to you. Got More Questions? Visit PTK’s FAQ page.

Contact Us

Alpha Kappa Psi chapter Office: Kalia 114
(808) 734-9389
kcchonor@hawaii.edu
Chapter Advisor: Professor Julie Rancilio

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National Society for Leadership and Success

What is the National Society for Leadership and Success (NSLS)?

The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is the largest collegiate leadership honor society in the United States, with over 650 chapters and more than a million members nationwide.  In Hawai’i, NSLS chapters have started at UH Mānoa, UH West Oahu, Hawai’i Community College, UH Maui College, and our chapter, which began in August 2019.

We know that students are seeking opportunities to connect, grow, and serve others. The NSLS offers a step-by-step program for students to receive training on communication and working styles, goal setting, and supporting others in a successful networking team.

The NSLS differentiates itself from traditional honor societies in that students must complete a step-by-step leadership development program in order to be inducted. In addition to leadership training, members are able to participate virtually in Live Speaker Broadcasts.  The lineup of thought leaders for this semester will motivate students into action!

Upon completion of the program, members receive their Foundations of Leadership Certificate and take their place among inducted students at their campus and across the country. Members can list their affiliation on their resume and will be included in the Honors Society section of Kapi’olani Community College Commencement online materials. Once a member joins NSLS, they can continue on in their leadership development at any transfer campus with an active chapter, or in the online program.

What benefits can I gain from joining NSLS?

Inducted Member

  • Leadership training and certificate
  • Joining a supportive community of scholars online
  • Opportunity to interact with three guest speakers a semester
  • Induction Ceremony
  • Able to wear NSLS stole, medal, and tassel at college commencement
  • Recognition as an inducted member in commencement online program
  • Professional development webinars and podcasts
  • Access to NSLS scholarships
  • Discounts with national merchants
  • Able to continue membership with another college’s NSLS

General Member

  • Access to Leadership training
  • Opportunity to interact with three guest speakers a semester
  • Professional development webinars and podcasts
  • Access to NSLS scholarships
  • Discounts with national merchants
  • Recognition in the commencement program
  • Able to continue membership with another college’s NSLS

Why was I invited to join?

To qualify for NSLS at Kapi’olani CC, a student must have completed between 6.0 and 36.0 credits at the end of the previous semester and have earned a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Although all students who meet the criteria are welcome, personalized invitations were sent by mail to Kapi‘olani CC home-based students seeking degrees in:

  • Accounting
  • Liberal Arts
  • Hawaiian Studies
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • IT and
  • New Media Arts

I wasn’t invited. Can I still join?

Yes. You must have at least one semester remaining at Kapi‘olani Community College, and have earned a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. An instructional faculty member or counselor must support your application. Please contact kapnsls@hawaii.edu or kapiolanicc@nsls.org for more information.

Contact Us

Kapi‘olani CC Online Chapter
(808) 734-9066
kapnsls@hawaii.edu
kapiolanicc@nsls.org

Campus Advisor: Angela Coloretti McGough
Online Advisor: Brandy Bailey