Welcome Back Carolinas Region! 🌟

Hey there Carolinas Region! 🌟 Are you ready for an exhilarating academic journey ahead? Your Regional Leadership Team is here to kickstart this year with nothing but enthusiasm and energy, and we are beyond thrilled to have you all on board as we embark on this new semester together.

Embracing Growth and Opportunity

As we gear up for another fantastic academic year, our team is fully committed to providing you – our brilliant members – with top-notch leadership programming, support, and endless opportunities for personal and academic growth. We're here to help you shine as scholars, leaders, and changemakers within our community and beyond.

We want to remind you that our annual leadership conference is approaching quickly. This year’s conference will be held at Trident Technical College, in their Nursing & Science Building, 7000 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, on October 4-6, 2024. Here is the Tentative Agenda, and here is a link to the Registration form. Early Registration Ends on August 30th. Payment can be mailed or given to the Regional Coordinator, Sylvia Hayes, by the end of the conference.

Also, your Carolinas Region Leadership Team is offering a registration scholarship for the leadership conference. It will include the registration fee for 2 people. Registration includes all activities and meals listed on the agenda for the weekend. To apply, complete the Registration Scholarship Application. Scholarship applications are due by September 9th at 11:59 pm.

Join the Scholarly Adventure!

As college students and faculty members, we understand the importance of fostering a community that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. Together, we can make this academic year a truly memorable and enriching experience for all.

Remember, applications are currently open for Regional Officer positions. Students, if you are looking for an opportunity to develop leadership and professional skills further or are interested in serving our amazing community being a Regional Officer IS for you! Here is a link to the RO Application.

Exciting Updates Coming Your Way!

One of the most exciting updates on the horizon is the ongoing revamp of our regional webpage! 🚀 Our Headquarters team is hard at work to ensure that our online hub is not just a place for information but a vibrant space that resonates with your dynamic spirit and passion for learning. We can't wait for you to explore the revamped webpage and make it your go-to hub for all things related to our exciting community.

It is taking quite a while to have anything added at this time, so in the meantime we will be posting links here in our Blog posts and on our Facebook group, if you haven’t joined yet, please do.

Have you been looking for the Carolina Super Stars checklist? How about the Carolinas Region Super Star Requirements? Here is a link to those forms: 2024 Carolinas Super Stars and 2024 Carolinas Region Awards Program. Consider working on the Regional Service Project and Regional Honors in Action Project. 

Don’t forget deadlines for our Alumni Scholarships are just around the corner and you can’t win if you don’t apply! Get those applications submitted today! Here is a link to the Applications. Submission are due September 1st at 11:59 pm.

Finally, we want to remind you that no matter what challenges you face this semester, Phi Theta Kappa is here for you! Above all else, we are here to see you succeed.  Be it resources or any support we can offer, your Phi Theta Kappa community is just an email, a text, or a phone call away. Don’t hesitate to reach out…. We’d love to hear from you! 

Let's Connect!

Are you ready to dive into a world of leadership, growth, and endless possibilities? We invite you to join us on this incredible scholarly adventure. Make sure to keep an eye out for updates here on our blog, The Carolian Crier, exciting events, and opportunities that await you.

Stay connected, stay engaged, and most importantly, stay inspired as we embark on this journey together. Here's to a year filled with growth, learning, and leadership like never before!

With passion and excitement, Your Regional Leadership Team 🌟

A Look Back at Summer Honors Institute 2024

The 2024 Summer Honors Institute, hosted at Clemson University, saw members, advisors, and alumni take on mock projects and annual training, make new connections, and reconnect old friends. This year members were randomly placed in teams that banded together to complete a condensed Honors in Action project, an impressive task in such a short period. Despite the sweltering heat and the challenges that presented along the way, Carolinas Region members managed to explore various themes under our new Honors Study Topic and present some fantastic project concepts. This exploration of The Power of Stories allowed members to dive deep into the process of research, development, and project write-up to help them gain insight and strategies they can share with their chapters in the coming year. In addition to exploration of the new Honors Study Topic, attendees enjoyed guest speakers: Sam Brown, Jayna Burch, and Philip White who imparted the lessons and wisdom gleaned through their personal stories.

As always, our amazing Alumni Association, Alpha Omega, provided expert guidance during our HIA explorations. They also facilitated the widely anticipated Readers Theater and Regional Debate. This year's debate saw members from a number of chapters square up around the topic and ended in a surprise draw between Team Pro and Team Con. Both events were highly enjoyed by both participants and attendees and remain a highlight of the Honors Institute experience. Alpha Omega also provided an excellent Merch Mart full of PTK swag, the proceeds of which go to fund upcoming Carolina's Region scholarships. Their contributions to this year's event stand as a testament to the tremendous impact our amazing Alumni Association has on our region. Alpha Omega: we love you; we appreciate you, and as always thank you for all that you do for us!

Reflecting on the overall experience your regional leadership team recognizes that we are always presented with opportunities to improve. The feedback of our members is vital to our continued efforts to grow as leaders and provide the best programming for our members possible. We want to thank everyone who has provided feedback about their experience the good and the not-so. We hear you, Carolinas! Your Regional Officers are looking forward to beginning our work for our next event.... coming very soon! With that said, if you have not had an opportunity to share your thoughts with us, please take a moment to fill out our feedback form here: Honors Institute Feedback Survey (cognitoforms.com).

You can also reach out to your leadership team by email at ptkcarolinas@gmail.com or to your Regional Vice President of Public Relations at cboiceptk@gmail.com. Thank you all to our members, advisors, guests, hosts, and leadership for making this year's Honors Institute an unforgettable learning experience.

Hope you all have a great summer break! Stay cool Carolinas!

Article By: Carol Boice - Regional Vice President of Public Relations

2024 Leadership Conference Registration is now open!

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? The 2024 Leadership Conference, themed Leadership Legacies: Cultivating Growth, Inspiring Change, is set to be a transformative experience you won't want to miss!

Conference Quick Facts:

• Location: Trident Technical College, Nursing & Science Building, North Charleston, SC 29406

• Dates: October 4-6, 2024

• Host Hotel Information: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Charleston Airport

Registration Information:

• Early Registration: $125 (June 25 - August 30)

• Regular Registration: $150 (August 31 - September 20)

• Alumni Registration: $75, (June 25 - September 20)

At this conference, we are all about creating a leadership legacy. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting in your career, this event promises to provide valuable insights, strategies, and inspiration to cultivate growth within yourself and your organization.

Our lineup of speakers and leaders will delve into a range of topics designed to challenge your thinking, ignite creativity, and drive impactful change. From interactive workshops to keynote addresses, you'll have the opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge and practical skills that you can apply in your professional journey.

In addition to the enriching sessions, the conference offers a unique platform for networking with like-minded professionals from various industries. Share ideas, collaborate on projects, and build connections that could last a lifetime.

Early registration is open until August 30, so take advantage of the discounted rate and reserve your spot today. Don't miss this chance to be part of an event that will shape your leadership legacy for years to come.

Start your journey towards growth, inspiration, and change by joining us at the 2024 Leadership Conference. We can't wait to see you there!

Register now and be a part of something extraordinary. 2024 Leadership Conference Registration (cognitoforms.com) #PTKCarolinasRegion