The Phi Kappa Phi Forum welcomes submissions of original, previously unpublished poetry from active Society members that fits the theme of each edition.
For winter 2016, the theme is migration. The submission deadline is September 16. Submissions must be under 40 lines and must reflect the theme of the edition.
Poems will be selected to appear in the print version of the magazine, though others may appear online. Selected poets will receive five free copies of the Forum in which their verse appears. Previous winners must wait one year before entering again. Send your poem, contact information, a photo and a short bio, including your Phi Kappa Phi chapter affiliation and member number, to poetry@phikappaphi.org.
Entries are judged by poet, Berry College professor and Phi Kappa Phi member Sandra Meek.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Monday, August 29, 2016
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
Call for Volunteers
Every biennium, Phi Kappa Phi depends upon the good work of more than 100 volunteers to serve on as many as 12 national committees. Most committees are made up of five individuals, including the chair, who represent the diversity of Society membership.
Committee work usually involves conference calls and in some cases a meeting in Baton Rouge. All travel expenses are paid for by the Society (according to its travel expense policy), and meetings are kept to a minimum for the sake of efficiency.
This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved on a national level with Phi Kappa Phi and to network with colleagues from around the country.
Click here to review the list of committees and descriptions of their work.
Members must be active (dues-current) to serve on a committee and have been a member of Phi Kappa Phi for at least five years (initiated in 2011 or earlier). The deadline for submissions is Sept. 10.
Click here to submit the Committee Service Volunteer Form.
Committee work usually involves conference calls and in some cases a meeting in Baton Rouge. All travel expenses are paid for by the Society (according to its travel expense policy), and meetings are kept to a minimum for the sake of efficiency.
This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved on a national level with Phi Kappa Phi and to network with colleagues from around the country.
Click here to review the list of committees and descriptions of their work.
Members must be active (dues-current) to serve on a committee and have been a member of Phi Kappa Phi for at least five years (initiated in 2011 or earlier). The deadline for submissions is Sept. 10.
Click here to submit the Committee Service Volunteer Form.
Monday, August 22, 2016
Phi Kappa Phi Increases Number of Awards
Beginning with the 2016-2018 biennium, three Phi Kappa Phi award programs will offer an increased number of available awards totaling $125,000.
Dissertation Fellowships
The Dissertation Fellowship Program, introduced in 2014, will now offer 10 Dissertation Fellowships at $10,000 each. Up from two Fellowships each year, the Dissertation Fellowship Program supports doctoral candidates who are completing their dissertations. The application period opens October 1.
Love of Learning Awards
The Love of Learning Program will now offer 200 awards at $500 each. The increase in awards, up from 160, will go into effect with Session A on December 15. Session B of the program is currently open and will close October 1. Love of Learning Awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development for active members including graduate or professional studies, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, career development and travel related to teaching/studies. One hundred awards will be distributed during each session.
Study Abroad Grants
The Study Abroad Program will now offer 75 awards at $1,000 each. Up from 50 grants each year, the Study Abroad Program supports undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. Fifty awards will be offered during Session A and 25 grants will be offered during Session B. Applications are currently being accepted for Session B. The deadline to apply is September 15.
If you have questions about these changes or any of the Phi Kappa Phi award programs, please contact Kelli Partin at kpartin@phikappaphi.org.
Dissertation Fellowships
The Dissertation Fellowship Program, introduced in 2014, will now offer 10 Dissertation Fellowships at $10,000 each. Up from two Fellowships each year, the Dissertation Fellowship Program supports doctoral candidates who are completing their dissertations. The application period opens October 1.
Love of Learning Awards
The Love of Learning Program will now offer 200 awards at $500 each. The increase in awards, up from 160, will go into effect with Session A on December 15. Session B of the program is currently open and will close October 1. Love of Learning Awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development for active members including graduate or professional studies, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, career development and travel related to teaching/studies. One hundred awards will be distributed during each session.
Study Abroad Grants
The Study Abroad Program will now offer 75 awards at $1,000 each. Up from 50 grants each year, the Study Abroad Program supports undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. Fifty awards will be offered during Session A and 25 grants will be offered during Session B. Applications are currently being accepted for Session B. The deadline to apply is September 15.
If you have questions about these changes or any of the Phi Kappa Phi award programs, please contact Kelli Partin at kpartin@phikappaphi.org.
Friday, August 19, 2016
Phi Kappa Phi Installs Chapter 336 at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi will install its 336th chapter at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico today, August 19.
The installation of the PCUPR chapter comes after a thorough chartering process and approval from the Society’s board of directors. To be eligible, an institution must be a regionally accredited four-year college or university with an established reputation of excellence and an expressed commitment to upholding the values of the Society.
“Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to welcome the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico to its growing community of scholars,” said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. “The university’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its philosophy, ‘Knowledge to serve,’ and in the emphasis it places on entrepreneurship and international experience for its students.”
Officers elected by the chartering group to serve the newly installed chapter include President José Caraballo-Ríos, President-elect José Frontera, Secretary Monica Arroyo, Treasurer Maria De Los A. Muniz, Awards & Grants Coordinator Haydeé Morales Rodríguez, and Member-at-Large Liza M. Riestra Carrión.
The installation of the PCUPR chapter comes after a thorough chartering process and approval from the Society’s board of directors. To be eligible, an institution must be a regionally accredited four-year college or university with an established reputation of excellence and an expressed commitment to upholding the values of the Society.
“Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to welcome the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico to its growing community of scholars,” said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. “The university’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its philosophy, ‘Knowledge to serve,’ and in the emphasis it places on entrepreneurship and international experience for its students.”
Officers elected by the chartering group to serve the newly installed chapter include President José Caraballo-Ríos, President-elect José Frontera, Secretary Monica Arroyo, Treasurer Maria De Los A. Muniz, Awards & Grants Coordinator Haydeé Morales Rodríguez, and Member-at-Large Liza M. Riestra Carrión.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Link Mobile App Now Available
Phi Kappa Phi is excited to offer members a mobile app for Link— the Society’s exclusive online member community. The new app allows members to network while on the go!
Features of the app include:
To download the app, click on one of the links below or visit your device’s app store and search for the app named Link by Phi Kappa Phi by Results Direct.
Once downloaded, log in using your Phi Kappa Phi login credentials.
Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217.
Features of the app include:
- Discussions: All of the communities you are subscribed to on Link are available via the mobile app, allowing you to read and reply to discussions or start new discussions.
- Inbox: Access your Link inbox any time, any place. Reply to and send other members messages in real-time.
- Connect: View all of your member-contacts on Link. You can also search the full member directory via the app.
- News: Stay up-to-date on all Society news by accessing the Phi Kappa Phi news feed within the app and check out the latest postings in the Career Center Jobs feed.
To download the app, click on one of the links below or visit your device’s app store and search for the app named Link by Phi Kappa Phi by Results Direct.
Once downloaded, log in using your Phi Kappa Phi login credentials.
Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Phi Kappa Phi Debuts "The Love of Learning" Video
Each biennium, Phi Kappa Phi awards more than $1 million to qualifying members and students through fellowships, study abroad grants, awards for professional development and continuing education, grants for local and national literacy initiatives, and member and chapter awards. And each year, these award winners achieve great things in communities both near and far.
Watch the video below to hear from Phi Kappa Phi award winners and chapter officers as they share how these opportunities have shaped their academic and professional lives.
Watch the video below to hear from Phi Kappa Phi award winners and chapter officers as they share how these opportunities have shaped their academic and professional lives.
Monday, August 8, 2016
Member Benefits Highlights – August 2016
Whether you are a faculty or staff member, student or parent, don’t miss out on these great back-to-school specials available exclusively to Phi Kappa Phi members throughout August.
AmazonSmile
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way to support Phi Kappa Phi every time you shop at Amazon.com at no cost to you. When you shop using AmazonSmile, you’ll find the same low prices and selection with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Phi Kappa Phi. Start your shopping today! And don’t forget to bookmark the AmazonSmile link to make it even easier to support the Society every time you shop on Amazon.
AT&T
Phi Kappa Phi members are eligible to receive a 15% monthly discount on wireless phone service from AT&T. The discount is available on qualifying voice and data plans. Click here to register and learn more. Please allow up to two billing cycles for the discount to take effect. (Note: Most retail stores may not honor the discount. It is recommended that you apply the discount to your AT&T account online.)
Lenovo
Phi Kappa Phi members can save up to 20% on Lenovo PC products, including the award-winning ThinkPad laptop. Click here to visit the special Lenovo site for limited time eCoupons and other special offers.
Budget Truck
Moving soon? Take advantage of the Budget Truck Rental discount and save 15% on rental and mileage. To book your rental, call 1.800.566.8422 and mention Phi Kappa Phi account number 56000134543 or click here to book online. To ensure availability, early reservations are strongly encouraged.
Fit Brains
Phi Kappa Phi has teamed up with Fit Brains by Rosetta Stone® to offer members a 60% discount on all premium membership products. Designed by neuroscientists and game and brain fitness experts, Fit Brains offers more than 60 fun brain games, over 500 personalized training sessions, visual tools and in-depth performance reporting to help improve brain performance and cognitive skills. Click here to start your free trial today! To take advantage of the exclusive 60% discount after the free trial, click here.
LifeLock
In an always-connected world, it’s important to protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft. LifeLock, the leader in identity theft protection, makes it easy to stay protected with peace of mind. As a member, you are eligible to receive a 30-day free trial and 10% discount on LifeLock membership plans. Click here to enroll using the Phi Kappa Phi discount. Use promo code HSPKP.
Mercer Insurance Program
Members can take advantage of special rates and discounts for life, pet, disability, long-term care and health insurance through Mercer Consumer, a service of Mercer Health & Benefits Administration, LLC, and other well-known providers. To learn more and enroll, call 1.888.560.ALUM (2586). Be sure to mention your membership in Phi Kappa Phi. Click here to access the plans currently offered to members.
Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman, member engagement director, at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217.
AmazonSmile
AT&T
Phi Kappa Phi members are eligible to receive a 15% monthly discount on wireless phone service from AT&T. The discount is available on qualifying voice and data plans. Click here to register and learn more. Please allow up to two billing cycles for the discount to take effect. (Note: Most retail stores may not honor the discount. It is recommended that you apply the discount to your AT&T account online.)
Lenovo
Phi Kappa Phi members can save up to 20% on Lenovo PC products, including the award-winning ThinkPad laptop. Click here to visit the special Lenovo site for limited time eCoupons and other special offers.
Budget Truck
Moving soon? Take advantage of the Budget Truck Rental discount and save 15% on rental and mileage. To book your rental, call 1.800.566.8422 and mention Phi Kappa Phi account number 56000134543 or click here to book online. To ensure availability, early reservations are strongly encouraged.
Fit Brains
Phi Kappa Phi has teamed up with Fit Brains by Rosetta Stone® to offer members a 60% discount on all premium membership products. Designed by neuroscientists and game and brain fitness experts, Fit Brains offers more than 60 fun brain games, over 500 personalized training sessions, visual tools and in-depth performance reporting to help improve brain performance and cognitive skills. Click here to start your free trial today! To take advantage of the exclusive 60% discount after the free trial, click here.
LifeLock
In an always-connected world, it’s important to protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft. LifeLock, the leader in identity theft protection, makes it easy to stay protected with peace of mind. As a member, you are eligible to receive a 30-day free trial and 10% discount on LifeLock membership plans. Click here to enroll using the Phi Kappa Phi discount. Use promo code HSPKP.
Mercer Insurance Program
Members can take advantage of special rates and discounts for life, pet, disability, long-term care and health insurance through Mercer Consumer, a service of Mercer Health & Benefits Administration, LLC, and other well-known providers. To learn more and enroll, call 1.888.560.ALUM (2586). Be sure to mention your membership in Phi Kappa Phi. Click here to access the plans currently offered to members.
Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman, member engagement director, at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
2016-2018 Society Board of Directors and Regional Vice Presidents
Voting for the Society's 2016-2018 Board of Directors was held Saturday, July 30, during the Phi Kappa Phi Biennial Convention. Convention delegates voted to elect the following positions: President-elect, Vice President for Chapter Development, five Directors, a Graduate Student Representative and an Undergraduate Student Representative. Voting delegates also elected the five Regional Vice Presidents.
2016-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Gypsy M. Denzine, West Virginia University
President-elect
Missy Hopper, Mississippi State University
Past President
Timothy L. Hulsey, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Vice President for Chapter Development
Dan Sandweiss, University of Maine
Directors
JoAnn Canales, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Laurie Kramer, Northeastern University
Steven M. Rock, Western Illinois University
Melony Shemberger, Murray State University
Maire Simington, Banner Health
Graduate Student Representative
Jacob E. Wheeler, The University of Memphis
Undergraduate Student Representative
Autumn Rose Greba, Duquesne University
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS
North Central Regional Vice President
Ronald V. Shaklee, Youngstown State University
Northeast Regional Vice President
Terry Lynn Smith, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
South Central Regional Vice President
Heather E. Davis, Texas Woman’s University
Southeast Regional Vice President
Jeffrey E. Michelman, University of North Florida
West Regional Vice President
Janice L. Herring, California State University, Stanislaus
2016-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Gypsy M. Denzine, West Virginia University
President-elect
Missy Hopper, Mississippi State University
Past President
Timothy L. Hulsey, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Vice President for Chapter Development
Dan Sandweiss, University of Maine
Directors
JoAnn Canales, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Laurie Kramer, Northeastern University
Steven M. Rock, Western Illinois University
Melony Shemberger, Murray State University
Maire Simington, Banner Health
Graduate Student Representative
Jacob E. Wheeler, The University of Memphis
Undergraduate Student Representative
Autumn Rose Greba, Duquesne University
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS
North Central Regional Vice President
Ronald V. Shaklee, Youngstown State University
Northeast Regional Vice President
Terry Lynn Smith, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
South Central Regional Vice President
Heather E. Davis, Texas Woman’s University
Southeast Regional Vice President
Jeffrey E. Michelman, University of North Florida
West Regional Vice President
Janice L. Herring, California State University, Stanislaus
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