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Beta Sigma Pi Honor Society
Beta Sigma Pi is College of Western Idaho's chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. We are a group of enthusiastic individuals who enjoy learning and helping others whenever and wherever we can while striving for academic excellence, promoting scholarship and service, developing leaders, and cultivating fellowship among members, faculty, and students.
As part of the Rocky Mountain Cascade Region, Beta Sigma Pi joins more than 1,300 chapters and 3.25 million PTK members worldwide with the mission to recognize the academic achievement of college students and provide opportunities for growth as scholars and leaders. CWI's chapter is a PTK International Top 40 Chapter and has received numerous international, regional, and member awards.
Eligibility
To become an official member of PTK and receive full membership benefits, students must:
- have at least 12 college credits
- have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher
- Note: PTK Honor Society membership and participation is different than Academic Honors recognition.
- adhere to the CWI Student Code of Conduct
Eligible students are invited to join Beta Sigma Pi at the beginning of the semester. All are welcome — regardless of PTK membership status — to attend Beta Sigma Pi meetings, workshops, and volunteer functions.
Beta Sigma Pi members can earn honors regalia for graduation by participating in chapter meetings, projects, and activities. Regalia may also be purchased at the CWI Bookstore.
For any questions about eligibility, membership, graduation requirements, and more, please email ptk@cwi.edu.
Leadership
![Photo of Maria Generalova](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/headshot_125x125/public/club_ct/headshot/mgeneralova_0.jpeg?itok=icIuprgC)
![Photo of Meg Jensen](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/headshot_125x125/public/club_ct/headshot/mjensen.jpeg?itok=TC6IYJgK)
![Photo of Paula Alvarez](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/headshot_125x125/public/club_ct/headshot/alvarez.png?itok=jRVHfyGo)
![Photo of Breanna Upchurch](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/headshot_125x125/public/club_ct/headshot/bupchurch.jpeg?itok=ft7lpMTU)
![Photo of Braden Rachael](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/headshot_125x125/public/club_ct/headshot/img_3135.jpeg?itok=Gtwswl_6&c=7dbc8a8f1f452097a9bf26ee68b1f9c3)
Club News
![Congratulations to CWI's Beta Sigma Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa for achieving 5-Star Status.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_2x/public/news_ct/image/ptk_3.png?itok=5pFN08tG×tamp=1611330740)
Congratulations to CWI's Beta Sigma Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa for achieving 5-Star Status.
![Beta Sigma Pi Chapter Inducts New Members](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_2x/public/news_ct/image/ptkinduction1.png?itok=2nuzkIM6×tamp=1604699045)
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Beta Sigma Pi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) inducted a new group of members.
![Sheila Gardom, 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_2x/public/news_ct/image/shays_grad2.jpg?itok=Oq1X-gMS×tamp=1595600514)
CWI students, Sheila Gardom and Jordan Tuohy, is one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa members recognized as a 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar.
![Beta Sigma Pi 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 officer teams](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_2x/public/news_ct/image/ptk3.jpg?itok=8eKaWkmB×tamp=1593107297)
Beta Sigma Pi, College of Western Idaho’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, introduces their 2020-2021 officer team.
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CWI’s honor society placed seventh out of 1,300 community colleges worldwide during the PTK Catalyst Virtual Event April 17.
![PTK Honor Society Members Laura Baldwin, Reagan Kulka, and Karlie Hugo PTK Honor Society Members Laura Baldwin, Reagan Kulka, and Karlie Hugo](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_2x/public/news_ct/image/you_rename_it_ok.jpg?itok=ME-V-M7G×tamp=1587143589)
Congratulations to PTK Honor Society scholarship recipients Laura Baldwin, Karlie Hugo, and Reagan Kulka!