PKP Student Scholars
The Phi Kappa Phi Student Scholars (ΦKΦSS) is an extension of the Texas Woman's University chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, which has been recognizing the scholastic achievements of students at Texas Woman's University since 1981. ΦKΦSS seeks to recognize the academic excellence of its outstanding student citizens and foster the love of learning among the TWU community in general.
View the Student Scholars Constitution for information on the Statement of Purpose, Mission, Executive Board positions, Membership Requirements, Officer Elections, Initiation Ceremonies, Meetings, and Amendments.
Fall 2019 Meetings
- TBA
PRESIDENT - Michelle Pesl
VICE-PRESIDENT - Kenya Mata-Cabrera
SECRETARY - Katherine Chalon
TREASURER - Marjorie Nelson
MARKETING DIRECTOR - Tyler Roberson
OFFICER AT-LARGE - Petina Powers
ADVISOR - Heather Davis
Member Involvement Points System
To encourage member participation, the PKPSS offers the following point system. The system is subject to the following criteria:
- Any member of PKPSS, including associate members, can earn points;
- Points accumulate over the course of your membership in PKPSS;
- Report your activities through this form;
- Both points and membership in the TWU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi will be validated to receive a discount on graduation regalia.
Reward Levels
- 35 pts+ qualifies chapter members for a $4 discount on each graduation recognition item
- 25-35 pts qualifies chapter members for a $2 discount on each graduation recognition item
- Fewer than 25 pts results in no discount
Possible Activities and Points
PKPSS Involvement & Promotion
- Attend PKPSS meeting - 5 pts (videoconference & online chat are available)
- Wear a PKP t-shirt to a PKP TWU or PKPSS meeting - 2 pts
- Like the PKPSS Facebook page - 4 pts (one-time point opportunity)
- Share our PKPSS Facebook page - 1 pt for each time shared (maximum 5 shares per semester)
- Serve as a PKPSS Officer - 15 pts (2 semesters of service)
- Moderate a Love of Learning discussion board on PKPSS Blackboard - 5 pts
- Participate in a Love of Learning discussion board on PKPSS Blackboard - 3 pts each post
- Post on PKPSS Facebook or Blackboard about something that has challenged you to think, books you have read, or links to interesting information - 3 pts per post
- Attend a TWU PKP general meeting or other event - 4 pts
- Attend a TWU PKP recognition event - 4 pts
- Attend TWU PKP Banquet & Initiation Ceremony - 6 pts
- Service on a PKPSS Subcommittee - 8 pts
Volunteering and Fundraising Activities
- Little Free Library - 1 pt per donated item; maximum 3 items per semester
- Book Drive - 2 pts per donated item; maximum 3 items per semester
- Fundraising - 4 pts per 1 hour involvement (e.g., planning, promoting, preparing, and/or service at event)
- Volunteering - 4 pts per 1 hour involvement (e.g., planning, promoting, preparing, and/or service at event)
Self-report your activities at http://goo.gl/forms/jg7Ah0U48j
Page last updated 3:50 PM, May 17, 2023