History 
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Alpha Theta is the national history honor society, with more that 839 chapters in fifty states, more than any other accredited four-year college honor society. Membership includes both faculty and students. To be considered for membership, students must have a minimum of twelve hours of history with at least a 3.1 GPA in their history courses and at least a 3.0 overall GPA. The majority of student members are history majors, although students who meet the requirements may come from any discipline.
The Kappa Tau chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, founded at Tennessee Tech in 1965, is an especially active chapter. Kappa Tau's yearly activities include participation in the Phi Alpha Theta Regional Conference, at which a number of our students have received
"Best Research Paper" awards. In 2005, we hosted the regional conference. Activities also include: the always-popular semi-annual booksale for TTU students, faculty and staff, which funds all Phi Alpha Theta activities; field trips to cultural and histoprical sites; hosting the annual History Department Halloween party; a booth at the international festival, Window on the World; bringing speakers to campus; and twice-weekly tutoring for history survey courses.
New members are chosen each year and inducted in the spring at the Phi Alpha Theta Induction Banquet, attended by current student members, alumni, and faculty. Membership in Phi Alpha Theta requires a commitment to the promotion of history through the encouragement of research, effective teaching, publication, and the exchange of ideas. Students with qualifications should contact Dr. Susan Laningham, faculty supervisor of the Kappa Tau chapter of Phi Alpha Theta at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
History Club
The TTU History Club is a student organization open to all TTU students, and especially encourages the participation of those who may not be history majors, but who share an interest in learning more about the past. Activities include field trips (most recently to a Civil War site in Nashville), film showings, and the occasional gathering for a fun activity in town. The History Club is dedicated to promoting the University and the local community through participation in other service-related activities on campus. Students who are interested in learning more about the club should contact the faculty advisor, Philip Davis at 372-3333, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Rotaract
Are you a young professional who wants to make your community a better place? Are you looking for ways to hone your leadership skills and explore career opportunities? Then Rotaract is for you! Rotaract is an international program for adults ages 18 to 30 who want to make a difference. It was founded in 1968 by Rotary International, an association of clubs made up of service-minded business and professional leaders.
Rotaract Clubs carry out at least one community service project and one international service project each year. Among the myriad activities of their own choice, clubs
- Mentor and tutor children and collect donated books
- Organize camps and outings for people with disabilities
- Raise funds for medical equipment and disaster relief
- Create awareness of AIDS, drug abuse, and other issues
Rotaract builds leaders, and leaders build strong clubs with effective programs. Toward that end, clubs organize
- Communication and public speaking seminars
- Training programs for club officers
- Workshops to organize and promote projects
- Informational sessions about Rotary
Early career decisions are critical ones. To help their members make informed choices, Rotaract clubs hold
- Marketing and management seminars
- Conferences on business ethics
- Vocational career planning counseling
- Business technology updates
Whatever they do, Rotaractors know how to have fun, make friends, and make the world a little better in the process.
