Charting a Course for PTK Success JUNE 1-2, 2018 GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN

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REGIONAL COORDINATOR MESSAGE Dear Conference Attendees: Welcome to the Wisconsin Region s Chapter Leadership Academy! As always, the goal of our summer conference is to introduce chapter members and officers to the leadership opportunities available through Phi Theta Kappa. While all Phi Theta Kappans have the opportunity to attend conferences, apply for scholarships, and expand their personal horizons, other Kappans also want to take on leadership roles as chapter officers, project leads, or committee chairs. These experiences can be extremely beneficial for students who want to go beyond classroom learning to get authentic experiences to prepare them for future success. Time spent engaged in your chapter and/or other campus organizations can provide opportunities to work on skills that are directly transferrable. As a result, your PTK experiences can set you apart from other candidates in a future job search. Getting involved on your campus and in your community can also provide networking opportunities, offer experiences that may help you qualify for scholarships, or simply enrich your college experience. The opportunities are truly limitless! Throughout this weekend, I hope you ll ask yourself some important questions: What are your goals for the upcoming year? How will you achieve those goals? How will you make your membership in Phi Theta Kappa meaningful? Have a great time this weekend! Enjoy this opportunity to grow and learn with your peers! Linda Duffy Wisconsin Regional Coordinator duffyl@westerntc.edu What your Regional Officer Team can do for you: Attend a chapter meeting Host a new member information session Present a workshop to your chapter or officer team Offer project advice Answer questions about Phi Theta Kappa programs Speak at an induction ceremony 2018 Dates to Remember: Fall Leadership Conference Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, Wisconsin September 28-29, 2018 Regional Convention Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, Wisconsin March 8-9, 2019 International Convention Orlando, Florida April 4-9, 2019 Chapter Leadership Academy Mid-State Technical College May 31-June 1, 2019 Stay Connected with the Wisconsin Region! Like The Wisconsin Region of Phi Theta Kappa on Facebook. Find us online at www.ptkwisconsin.org. Subscribe to our newsletter by e-mailing duffyl@westerntc.edu.

WISCONSIN PHI THETA KAPPA REGIONAL OFFICER TEAM Adrianna Truax Wisconsin Region President Beta Rho Zeta Chapter Northcentral Technical College Hello Wisconsin Phi Theta Kappans! My name is Adrianna Truax, and I m your 2018-2019 Regional President. I m currently a student at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) where I ll graduate in Spring of 2019 with an associate s degree from the Paramedic Technician program. Upon graduating, I plan on working as a paramedic for a year before determining if I d like to continue schooling as pre-med, continue as a paramedic, or join the Army. I decided to pursue Phi Theta Kappa after my friend introduced me to her fellow Phi Theta Kappans and advisor. After seeing the opportunities to get involved on campus and the amount of comradery there was within the group, I knew I had found the place I belonged. I was motivated to complete the requirements to be invited into PTK, and I accepted membership in July of 2017. Since then, I ve listened to several inspirational speakers at three conferences, travel to Kansas City, Missouri, and walked across the stage at the 2018 Catalyst celebration. And I completed the endeavor I am most proud of, running for Wisconsin Regional President. Frequently, I m asked, Why did you run for a Regional Officer position? Like anyone, my decision was influenced by the benefits that came with not only earning the position but also just the act of running. In order to be selected, I was required to write and present a professional speech in front all of the Wisconsin PTK chapters at the Regional Convention in March 2018. This provided me an opportunity to do something I had never done before. Another aspect that heavily influenced my decision to run for a Regional Officer position was that I wanted to give back to an organization that has already given me so much. I ve made new lifelong friends, gained leadership skills, become more comfortable in front of groups, and overall, found a place where I belong. I will forever be grateful for all that PTK has done for me! As your Regional President, I vow to be a resource for not only your chapter but also for each individual Wisconsin PTK member. I will try to support you in achieving your goals and to help ensure Wisconsin continues to be recognized as an awardwinning region. Heather Schroeder Wisconsin Region Vice President Beta Epsilon Omicron Chapter Fox Valley Technical College Hello! My name is Heather Schroeder, and I m the Regional Vice- President for the Wisconsin Region for 2018-2019. I attend Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) in Appleton, Wis., and I m in the Individual Technical Studies Program for Educational Consulting. Once I finish my program in the Spring of 2019, I ll transfer to a four-year college to earn a degree in Special Education and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and become a certified English Teacher and teach in China and South Korea. As a non-traditional student, I ve worked through a year-and-ahalf of college and was recently inducted into Phi Theta Kappa in March. Through the support of my chapter, Beta Epsilon Omicron, I campaigned for the Regional Vice-President position at the Spring Regional Conference in Appleton in March. With support from my chapter, other chapters, and advisors, I ve been able to achieve more than I could ve ever dreamed. The Regional Vice-President role allows me to learn more about leadership development and how to teach others these skills, how to serve my community and surrounding areas, and public speaking skills. As an entrepreneur, the public speaking experience will significantly help me grow as a business owner and as the Regional Vice- President, a leader in my community and Phi Theta Kappa. As the Regional Vice-President, I plan to help increase the number of students who complete college and to help current members know of all the benefits of being a PTK member. Phi Theta Kappa is what you determine you want out if it. Serve your community and be active in your chapter and help represent the growing community of Phi Theta Kappans! Mary Williams Wisconsin Region Communications Director Beta Nu Chi Chapter Western Technical College My name is Mary Williams, and I am proud to be the Wisconsin Region s Communications Director for the 2018-19 school year. I attend Western Technical College in La Crosse where I have completed a Technical Diploma for the Educational Assistant Program. This summer, I will begin pursuing a degree in the Administrative Professional program. I joined Phi Theta Kappa in April of 2017. After the induction ceremony, I really wasn t active until I attended the Fall Leadership Conference in Madison. It was there that I decided that I liked this Phi Theta Kappa thing, especially the fellowship. I enjoyed gaining new friends and learned that all members not just officers could be involved in chapter projects. Subsequently, I helped with my chapter s College Project, attended meetings, and helped with other chapter initiatives. Because of my involvement, I was nominated by my chapter and received an award for Distinguished Chapter Member. I enjoyed being able to participate and experience the benefits that membership in Phi Theta Kappa had to offer. The desire to continue experiencing the benefits and opportunities of Phi Theta Kappa led me to seek a Regional Officer position. This past year was exceptionally difficult for me, but through everything, I have kept going. Because I did, I am now a Regional Officer for the Wisconsin Region of Phi Theta Kappa. I want to encourage all members not to give up on their goals. If you experience a road block, go around it. Don t stop keep going. As your Regional Communications Director, I pledge to help you learn about the advantages that come with your membership and to support you as you try to make your membership meaningful (both for today and for your future).

FRIDAY, JUNE 1 CHAPTER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Friday, June 1 - Agenda 9:00-10:00 a.m. Registration Opens...CC213/215 10:00-10:30 a.m. General Session I...CC213/215 Call to Order & Intro of Conference Theme Welcome by Linda Duffy 10:30-11:30 a.m. Keynote Address: The Importance of Influence and Feedback in Today s Workplace Melissa Van Gheem, Director of Human Resources, Festival Foods 11:30-12:15 p.m. Lunch 12:15-1:00 p.m. General Session II Using the Five Star Chapter Plan to Achieve Your Goals 1:00-1:50 p.m. Breakout Session I...Various Options 1:50-2:00 p.m. Break/Transition 2:00-2:50 p.m. Breakout Session II..........Various Options 2:50-3:00 p.m. Break/Transition 3:00-3:30 p.m. Announcements & Closing...... CC213/215 3:30-4:00 p.m. Travel to Lambeau Field 4:00 p.m. Group Tours of Lambeau Field Group 1: 4:00 p.m. Group 2: 4:15 p.m. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner at the hotel...ballroom A 7:00-11:00 p.m. Chapter Planning Regional Fellowship at the Waterpark General Session I/Keynote: 10:00-11:30 a.m. The Importance of Influence and Feedback in Today s Workplace Room CC213/215... Presented by Melissa Van Gheem No matter your role in an organization, you are in a position of influence. In this presentation Melissa Van Gheem will explore what it means to influence or lead up with those that we work for and with on a regular basis by providing critical feedback in the appropriate manner by reviewing a four-step coaching model to help clarify how to effectively deliver feedback in a way that is meaningful and designed for maximum impact. The session will conclude with an opportunity to access our own areas of strengths and opportunities in order to develop personal plans to improve our ability to influence others. Breakout Session I : 12:15-1:00 p.m. Stand Out in a Job Search Room CC210... Presented by Katherine Lapp In today s competitive job market, there are many applicants competing for the best positions. Hear from an experienced recruiter about how you can help yourself stand out in a job search and during an interview. The Challenge of Acknowledging Bias Room CC212... Presented by Panhia Lor and Zianya Saldana Knowing yourself well is one part of becoming an effective leader. Part of understanding yourself may include understanding conscious or unconscious biases. Being able to understand and acknowledge those biases can help us become better leaders and better humans! Advisor Business Meeting Room CC206...Presented by Linda Duffy Advisors should plan to attend this business meeting to learn about dates/locations for the 2018-2019 Conferences, review changes to the Wisconsin Region Awards Program Guide, and examine the projected Regional budget for 2018-2019. Breakout Session II : 2:00-2:50 p.m. Own Your Passion: Cultural and Professional Benefits to Traveling Abroad Room CC210...Presented by Anne Oestreicher, JD Traveling abroad can be more than an opportunity to see a new place. Rather, traveling abroad has the potential to shape you both personally and professionally. Attend and learn about the many potential benefits that await those who are ready to see other parts of the world. Unlock Your Confidence: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking Room CC212... Presented by Christine Schroeder Effectively conveying your ideas to others is a skill that is developed like all others through time and with practice. However, public speaking can fill many of us with anxiety. Learn strategies for overcoming speech anxiety so that you can communicate effectively and with confidence. Advisor Session: Helping Students Write Effective Scholarship Applications Room CC210...Presented by Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters Staff Advisors...plan to attend this session for a review of the scholarships available through Phi Theta Kappa, followed by an online presentation from a headquarters expert. This session will focus on strategies advisors can use to help their students write winning scholarship applications. Meet the Presenters Abby Brezinski Operations Director NEW Community Shelter Linda Duffy Regional Coordinator, Wisconsin Region of PTK Josh Lambert NWTC Instructor Katherine Lapp Human Resources & Campus Recruiter, Ameriprise Panhia Lor NWTC Academic Coaching Operations Specialist Anne Oestreicher, JD NWTC Instructor Zianya Saldana NWTC Diversity Specialist Christine Schroeder Toastmaster s & Customer Coach, Ameriprise Melissa Van Gheem Director of Human Resources, Festival Foods Paige Watts-Hoffmann Communications/Marketing, Ameriprise Thank you to all our speakers and presenters for bringing their knowledge and expertise to the conference.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 CHAPTER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Saturday, June 2 - Agenda 7:15-8:30 a.m. Breakfast at hotel (Caribou Restaurant) 8:30-9:00 a.m. Travel to Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 9:00-10:50 a.m. General Session II...CC213/215 Opening & Chapter Roll Call Five Star Chapter Plan Level 1: Membership Matters Five Star Chapter Plan Levels 2-3 10:50-11:00 a.m. Break & Transition 11:00-11:15 a.m. General Session III...CC213/215 11:15-12:00 p.m. Keynote Address: The Power of Community Connections Abby Brezinski, Operations Director, NEW Community Shelter 12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00-2:00 p.m. General Session IV...CC213/215 Effective Honors in Action Projects 2:00-2:10 p.m. Break & Transition 2:10-3:00 p.m. Breakout Session...Various Options 3:00-3:10 p.m. Break & Transition 3:10-3:30 p.m. Regional Officer Installation Ceremony...CC213/215 3:30-4:00 p.m. Closing Remarks & Door Prizes General Session II : 9:00-10:50 a.m. Five Star Chapter Plan Level 1: Membership Matters Room CC213/215...Presented by Linda Duffy Strong chapters know that engaged members and an organized officer team are essential to success. Your chapter will be provided with a customized membership report with past year s data to observe trends and set goals. What will your chapter do this year to increase awareness on your campus in a way that will positively impact membership and members and ensure that eligible students at your college have access to the benefits of Phi Theta Kappa membership? Five Star Chapter Plan Levels 2-3 Room CC213/215...Presented by Linda Duffy Chapters that complete a Phi Theta Kappa College Project may not only move to levels two or three of the Five Star Chapter plan, but they will reap other benefits, too! Students learn about their college s mission and become engaged with their campus community. They learn how to set goals, establish timelines, follow through on projects, and evaluate their success. General Session III/Keynote : 11:00-12:00 a.m. The Power of Community Connections Room CC213/215...Presented by Abby Brezinski Establishing partnerships with community members and organizations is a powerful and empowering way to make an impact. As Abby shares the importance of community partnerships, the significance of those bonds, and how those bonds can aid in your personal and professional development, we will explore the Honors Study Topic themes of Powers of Connection, Worlds of Work, and Channels of Creativity. General Session IV : 11:00-12:00 a.m. Effective Honors in Action Projects Room CC213/215...Presented by Linda Duffy An effective honors in action project requires strong planning! Learn about the steps and hear tips to an effective and successful honors in action project and complete an activity designed to help your chapter get off to a quick start. Chapter planning time is included. (An Honors in Action Study Guide will be provided to all conference attendees.) Breakout Session II : 2:10-3:00 p.m. Social Class and Student Success: How Parenting Styles Affect the Student You Become Room CC210...Presented by Josh Lambert Are you a rose or a wildflower? It turns out the answer to that question relates to the work of sociologist Annette Lareau. Drawing on decades of qualitative research interviewing and observing families, Lareau discovers a pattern in parenting styles associated with social class. This session will shed light on these patterns, and how they relate to student success. The Write Skills for Professional Success Room CC212...Presented by Paige Watts-Hoffmann Time after time, employers report that they are looking for candidates with strong communication skills. The ability to communicate well both orally and in writing is a crucial skill in today s competitive marketplace. Learn more about the qualities of effective professional Strategies for Effective Scholarship Applications Room CC206...Presented by Linda Duffy Scholarships are earned not won through meaningful preparation, sound strategy, and effective writing. Prepare to write effective scholarship applications by learning about the typical parts of a scholarship application, along with some tips and best practices to help you complete each piece successfully.

PHI THETA KAPPA HONORS INSTITUTE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS June 18-23, 2018 Villanova University Villanova, Pennsylvania Take a trip this summer to a place where learning is a passion, boundaries are pushed, and what you think you know is only the beginning! You will find this and more at Phi Theta Kappa s Honors Institute, June 18-23 at Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Honors Institute includes four days of small group discussions, collaborative learning exercises, leadership skills development, area tours, and relationship building focused on Honors in Action, our Honors Study topic Transformations: Acknowledging, Assessing, and Achieving Change, and PTK s Leadership Development Program. Registration IS limited to approximately 500 members and advisors. The small size creates a unique environment where participants can step beyond their norms and broaden their views of the world resulting in personal and chapter growth. All-Inclusive Rates, Commuter Rates and the new optional Explore More! Day offer options to accommodate a variety of schedules and budgets. HONORS INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS: General Session 1: Search and Discover: What the Internet and Big Data Reveal about Who We Are. In this session, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, who previously worked as a data scientist at Google and served as a visiting lecturer for the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, mines internet data to gain new insights into the human psyche. About the Presenter: Seth Stephens-Davidowitz s 2017 book, Everybody Lies, was a New York Times bestseller, a PBS NewsHour Book of the Year, and an Economist Book of the Year. He writes op-ed pieces for the New York Times and uses Google searches to measure issues such as racism, depression, child abuse, the science of humor, sexual preference, and anxiety, among many other topics. FOR MEMBERS: Each morning will begin with a general session highlighting film clips from the PTK Leadership Development Program curriculum which participants will discuss in seminar groups. Information gleaned during seminar group discussions, exercises, and collaborative learning experiences will help people grow as scholars and leaders. On Thursday, students will visit historic Philadelphia to view the Liberty Bell and tour Independence Hall. FOR CHAPTER ADVISORS: We will certify (or re-certify) advisor Honors Institute participants to teach the PTK Leadership Development Program curriculum. This is an opportunity to be certified to teach the curriculum for the cost of Honors Institute registration (which also includes room and board). Space is limited to 125 advisors. On Thursday, advisors will have the opportunity to visit the new Museum of the American Revolution. Questions? Email: honors.institute@ptk.org Find an agenda and registration information online at www.ptk.org/events/honorsinstitute/ Program.aspx

OVERVIEW OF WISCONSIN TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS Membership Matters As a Phi Theta Kappa member, you have demonstrated your commitment to academic success. And that commitment is about to pay off! If your dream is to earn a bachelor s degree, check out these four-year colleges in Wisconsin who recognize your potential and want to help you achieve your educational goals by making scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa members: Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee Carthage College, Kenosha Lakeland College, Plymouth Lawrence University, Appleton Marquette University, Milwaukee Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee Northland College, Ashland Ripon College, Ripon Silver Lake College of the Holy Family, Manitowoc Find out more about scholarship opportunities by talking to your Phi Theta Kappa advisor or through CollegeFish.org. University of Wisconsin, Green Bay University of Wisconsin, Madison University of Wisconsin, Platteville University of Wisconsin, Stout

A college degree doesn t always guarantee you ll have the soft skills employers expect. That s where Phi Theta Kappa s Five Star Competitive Edge can help! No matter the path you re on, YOU NEED SOFT SKILLS TO SUCCEED! Communication, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, professional etiquette these are important traits to master no matter what career you ve chosen. They are waiting for you at GetAnEdge.ptk.org. SOFT SKILLS DON T HAVE TO BE HARD: The Five Star Competitive Edge is Phi Theta Kappa s exclusive online professional development plan designed just for you to practice and strengthen your soft skills. The activities, readings and videos of our self-paced course allow you to strengthen key areas that will give you a competitive edge in achieving your personal and professional goals. TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL: While gaining skills needed for success in college and the workplace, you ll also distinguish yourself as a Five Star Member of Phi Theta Kappa. Instead of only listing Phi Theta Kappa Member on your resume, your designation as a Five Star Member shows hiring managers, scholarship judges and admissions officers that you took the initiative to improve your marketable skills as a scholar and a leader. TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL: Create a Career Development Plan identifying steps necessary to make their dream career a reality Compile a scholarship and/or job resume to use immediately for scholarship applications and/or job interviews Use critical thinking skills to develop an Honors Case Study Examine their leadership style and emotional intelligence Learn tips to better collaborate with others from diverse backgrounds Polish their professional etiquette skills Have access to an ever-growing Professional Development Video Library Additional details may be found online at www.ptkwisconsin.org. You can get the EDGE!

Phi Theta Kappa members have access to a variety of benefits. There are no requirements for active members; there are only opportunities. Start strategizing today, and plan to make your membership meaningful. 1 2 3 Personalize your PHI THETA KAPPA Opportunity Leadership Opportunities: n Become a Competitive Edge Completer n Participate in Chapter Projects n Serve as a Chapter Officer n Organize Membership Drives, Fundraisers, or Volunteer Opportunities n Attend Regional & International Conferences n Run for Regional or International Office n Compete in a Speaking Competition at International Convention Scholarship (Scholarly) Opportunities: n Be Part of an Honors in Action Project n Attend Regional Conferences n Participate in Honors Institute n Complete a Case Study Challenge n Participate in the International Convention Quiz Bowl Challenge Service Opportunities: n Volunteer at Campus Events n Support Chapter Membership Drives n Participate in Chapter Fundraisers n Partner with Community Organizations n Serve on Chapter Project Teams n Act as a Liaison Between Phi Theta Kappa & Other Organizations 4Fellowship Opportunities: n Attend Chapter Meetings and Events n Network Regional & International Events n Participate in Chapter Projects and Volunteer Opportunities n Talk to Classmates About Phi Theta Kappa The experiences you obtain while developing as a scholar, a leader, a volunteer, and a networker will function as real-life experiences that can help you during a job search or on a transfer application. Additionally, these activities may also help you quality for educational scholarships. If you are interested in exploring scholarships available through Phi Theta Kappa, please visit ptk.org and plan to explore CollegeFish.org. The Fall Scholarship Application opens September 15, 2018!

Phi Theta Kappa Wisconsin Chapters 15 10 2 7 11 3 17 12 18 25 9 5 16 21 13 19 14 6 22 24 23 8 1 20 4 COLLEGE CAMPUS COLLEGE CAMPUS 1. Blackhawk Technical College...Janesville 2. Chippewa Valley Technical College...Eau Claire 3. Fox Valley Technical College...Appleton 4. Gateway Technical College... Kenosha 5. Lakeshore Technical College... Cleveland 6. Madison College...Madison 7. Mid-State Technical College...Wisconsin Rapids 8. Milwaukee Area Technical College... Downtown Campus 9. Moraine Park Technical College...Fond du Lac 10. Nicolet Area Technical College... Rhinelander 11. Northcentral Technical College... Wausau Campus 12. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College...Green Bay 13. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College... Fennimore 14. University of Wisconsin-Baraboo.. Baraboo/Sauk Center Campus 15. University of Wisconsin-Barron... Barron County Campus 16. University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac... Fond du Lac Campus 17. University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley... Menasha Campus 18. University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc...Manitowoc 19. University of Wisconsin-Richland...Richland Center 20. University of Wisconsin-Rock County... Janesville Campus 21. University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan...Sheboygan Campus 22. University of Wisconsin-Washington...West Bend Campus 23. University of Wisconsin-Waukesha... Waukesha Campus 24. Waukesha County Technical College... Pewaukee 25. Western Technical College... La Crosse