An honor society for community college students—what’s not to like? In this episode, Caitlyn Potter Glaser chats with Emily Gora, College Relations Coordinator with Phi Theta Kappa International Society. They discuss who PTK students are and how the society provides essential resources for community college leaders and transfer professionals. Did you know that PTK has been the official honor society for two-year colleges since 1929? Amazing!
The folks at PTK have been busy putting together new programs and resources that help transfer professionals serve their cohorts more effectively. Emily gives us the scoop on the Direct Admissions program and PTK Connect, which helps smooth the way in the transfer journey. We also dive into the new professional development webinar series specifically designed for transfer admissions counselors.
Whether you are looking for updates on virtual college fairs or want to better understand the "transfer student heart," this conversation offers a clear roadmap for what is next in the field.
PTK Catalyst 2026 Don’t forget that PTK Catalyst is coming up March 26-28, 2026, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. This is the biggest event of the year for this community and there is still time to join. Find more information and registration details on thePTK Events page.
About our guest: Emily Gora is the College Relations Coordinator at Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, dedicated to helping students and higher education professionals find the connections they need to succeed. With over ten years of experience in Transfer Recruitment across two-year and four-year institutions, she brings a deep understanding of the student journey and a genuine passion for opening doors. Through her work with PTK's College Relations Department, Emily cultivates strong transfer partnerships with four-year colleges and creates opportunities for institutions and Phi Theta Kappa members to meaningfully connect, turning ambition into achievement, one relationship at a time.
Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias
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