Educational Forums - Round 3
Friday, March 27, 8:00am – 8:45am
The 11 Dimensions of Success: How PTK Members Can Design a Holistic Life and Career Strategy
Ryan Sermon
Build a Holistic Career Strategy that goes beyond the resume. Explore 11 dimensions of success—from financial literacy to resilience—to fuel lasting impact and persistence.
Room: 308
The Anatomy of a Competitive Scholarship Application
Kristin Ware
Learn tips and tricks from past scholarship recipients, an advisor, a nominator, and a judge to strengthen your scholarship entries and increase the competitiveness of your applications.
Room: 309 – 310
Making a life-saving impact on campus!
Benita Davis
Discover how NMDP and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society partner to save lives, and how your chapter, and you, can become a life-saving match on your campus.
Room: 314
Transfer Student Identity Development
John Bracken
Transfer student? Your growth doesn’t start at orientation. Challenge outdated models, share your experience, and explore how identity and leadership evolve on your terms.
Room: 315
Your Story is the Scholarship
Alejandra Anaya
Stop guessing what scholarships want. Learn how to turn your real experiences into impact using the Experience → Impact → Signal framework – and show you’re ready.
Room: 316
Beyond the Invite: The Digital Golden Key – AI-Enhanced Marketing, Recruitment, and Campus Presence for Phi Theta Kappa
Carlos Acevedo
Level up your chapter with ethical AI strategies. Learn to boost recruitment, amplify member stories, and create standout marketing that attracts and retains members.
Room: 317
Tulane University School of Professional Advancement
Dr. Sheila Gold
Tulane University SoPA leads this session, offering PTK members discounted tuition while helping you decide if on-campus or online grad school is right for you.
Room: 318
Get the Sponsor Edge
Faustina Washburn and Monica Hernandez
Ready to grow your alumni association’s revenue? Explore the Sponsor Edge toolkit and launch a ready-made sponsor campaign to fund scholarships and become self-supporting.
Room: 319 – 320
Access, Support, and Success for Students with Diverse Learning Needs
Kevin Mahabir
This session equips students with practical strategies to navigate admissions, secure accommodations, and prepare for a confident transition to a four year institution.
Room: 321
Purpose-Driven Preparation: The Value of a Christian Education
Jack Potratz
Discover how a Christ-centered institution, William Carey University, cultivates professional growth through a faith-based foundation, small classroom sizes, meaningful service, and opportunities for intercultural experiences.
Room: 322 – 323
Elevate Your Impact: Turning Success into Next-Level Leadership
Kevin Phillips
You’ve proven you can excel—now elevate your impact. Discover how to transform academic success, campus involvement, and ambition into powerful leadership opportunities at the next level.
Room: 324