Phi Theta Kappa (ΦΘΚ or PTK) is an honor society for students of associate degree-granting colleges.

Phi Theta Kappa's mission is to recognize community college students' academic achievement and to provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders.

In 1953, she moved the operations of Phi Theta Kappa to her home, underscoring the meager beginnings in the first fifty years of the society[2] The society's second national president, Rod Risley, first joined Phi Theta Kappa as a student, becoming national president in 1974, and subsequently joined as an employee in 1977.

The society adopted blue and gold, the golden key insignia, and modeled the name directly after Phi Beta Kappa.

While similar in name, color scheme, and symbols, it is important to note that no formal relationship between the two societies has ever existed.

The distinctive gold key membership pin was adopted in 1930 and features a black enamel band upon which the three Greek letters appear.

[13] In 2024, Phi Theta Kappa entered into two lawsuits over false advertising, attempted monopoly, and trade dress.

[43][44][45][46][47] In 2015, national PTK president Rod Risley took a paid leave of absence following claims of sexual harassment, intimidation, and unprofessional behavior from two former student international officers.