Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Kappa Phi (ΦKΦ) is a national honor society established in 1897 to recognize and promote academic excellence in all disciplines of higher education. Phi Kappa Phi is the oldest, largest, and most selective of all such honor societies. The Methodist University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi was installed on February 16, 2017, becoming the tenth chapter in North Carolina.
Eligibility
- Membership is by invitation only.
- Juniors must be in the top 7.5% of their class and have completed at least 24 credits in residency at Methodist University (minimum of 72 credits overall).
- Seniors must be in the top 10% of their class, have completed at least 24 credits in residency at Methodist University, have been enrolled for at least three full semesters, and have 93 credits overall.
- Graduate students must have completed at least 18 graduate credits at Methodist University and rank in the top 10% of their class.
- Faculty, professional staff, and alumni who achieve scholarly distinction may also be eligible (by invitation from the chapter).
Chapter Officers
- Sonali Kudva, Ph.D.
President
Assistant Professor of Communication & Media - Meredith Gronski, O.T.D., OTR/L, CLA, FAOTA
Past President
Dean, College of Health Sciences & Human Services
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy - Kelly Walter Carney, Ph.D.
Secretary
Professor of English - Elisabeth Simpson, Ph.D.
Treasurer
Assistant Professor of Psychology - Sabrina Pope, D.N.P., M.S.N.Ed., R.N.
Public Relations Officer
Assistant Professor of Nursing - Elizabeth Schrecengost, Ed.D.
Awards and Grants Co-Coordinator
Co-Chair & Assistant Professor of Education - Wendy Hustwit, M.A.
Awards and Grants Co-Coordinator
Director, Corporate, Foundation & Sponsored Programs - George Hendricks, Ph.D.
Member-at-Large
Senior Director for Legacy Planning
Chapter Awards
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi’s Circle of Honor Awards Program recognizes chapters for their work in promoting excellence on the local campus and engaging the community of scholars each year. The awards utilize data already submitted by the chapter to the national office regarding yearly activities and initiation efforts.
Phi Kappa Phi Links
Photo Albums on Flickr
Note: The classes of 2020 and 2021 were recognized virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Benefits for Members
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi offers numerous benefits and resources to assist members throughout their academic and professional lives. From awards totaling nearly $1 million each year, to exclusive discounts from over 25 corporate partners, we provide a wide range of exclusive benefits and resources to our members.
We invite you to make the most of your membership by taking advantage of all of the exclusive benefits and resources available to you.
Learn more about the benefits of active membership in Phi Kappa Phi:
Contact
Meredith Gronski, OTD, OTR/L, CLA, FAOTA
