ABOUT GBC
Welcome to Great Basin College!
Great Basin College values you! Valuing what we have in common and our differences means we will foster a college climate of mutual trust, tolerance, informed discourse and always seek to promote GBC as a "safe space" to explore new ideas and perspectives with opportunities for you to grow, learn and be successful in a friendly, supportive campus environment. GBC enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. GBC students enjoy outstanding academic programs, smaller class sizes, and excellent faculty who really care about our students. We are GBC!
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GBC ONLINE
Great Basin College is "The Gold Standard in the Silver State" when it comes to long-distance education and online education delivery. GBC offers hundreds of classes and a diverse array of certificate and degree programs fully online and fully affordable!
COMMUNITY
Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC!
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Phi Theta Kappa at GBC
What is PTK?
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an international honor society of two-year colleges, and two-year academic programs. It's the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 1.5 million members and 1,200 chapters located in all 50 states and abroad. PTK is also one of the largest collegiate honors societies world-wide.
Phi Theta Kappa offers its members scholarship, leadership, fellowship and service opportunities. Members are acknowledged for their outstanding academic achievement at graduation as well as having their membership notated on their transcripts and diploma. For more information about membership benefits and to find out if Phi Theta Kappa is right for you, visit the Phi Theta Kappa International Web Site at www.ptk.org or contact Lynette Macfarlan at lynette.macfarlan@gbcnv.edu.
Phi Theta Kappa provides an intellectual climate for the exchange of ideas, ideals, opportunities for the development of leadership and service, lively fellowship of scholars, and stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
Phi Theta Kappa is built on four pillars or hallmarks that each chapter strives to capture in each of its activities:
- Scholarship: Academic study or achievement; learning of a high level.
- Leadership: The state or position of being a leader.
- Fellowship: Friendly association, especially with people who share one's interests.
- Service: The action of helping or doing work for someone else.
Why Accept Membership
GBC Beta Beta Epsilon Chapter 2023-24 Accomplishments
This past year has been an exceedingly successful one for GBC's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Beta Epsilon. From receiving multiple individual, chapter, and project awards, to milestones like being recognized regionally and nationally as a Five Star Status chapter, and sending chapter representatives to regional and national conferences for the frist time ever, GBC's chapter has set the bar extremely high for future members!
View the 2023-24 recap MS PowerPoint presentation!
Congratulations to our very own Julia Neff, Beta Beta Epsilon poet and PTK member! Julia's poem, "A Brand New Day in a World of Play" received Honorable Mention and was published in the California/Nevada White Rose publication.
Phi Theta Kappa Student Recruitment Video
View the Phi Theta Kappa Student Recruitment Video on YouTube!
PTK at GBC!
View the 2024 PTK Online Induction Ceremony:
Phi Theta Kappa is represented at Great Basin College by the Beta Beta Epsilon Chapter. Our chapter's Faculty Advisor is Lynette Macfarlan. Lynette Macfarlan is a tenured Professor of Early Childhood Education at Great Basin College. She serves as the ECE Program Supervisor and Lead Professor overseeing three associate degree programs and two certificate programs. Lynette holds an AA in ECE from Great Basin College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from Sierra Nevada College, and a Master's Degree in Reading and Literacy from Walden University.
Lynette's greatest passion is teaching students to become leaders. She believes that staying fresh and enthusiastic through authentic engagement allows her to continuously evolve with her students. This occurs by being fully present as an instructor, mentor, and advisor.
We have poets among us! Amanda Halsey, PTK President and Bridgette Boamah Marfo, PTK Alumni & GBC Graduate are now considered professional poets. Amanda's and Bridgette's poems have been published in the "White Rose" Nevada/California Region's Literary Publication.
The "White Rose" link.
Check out our Great Basin College PTK Honor Society Beta Beta Epsilon, introduction TikTok.
2024-2025 Officers
- President: Madison Martin
- Vice- President: Paije Parker
- Secretary: Rebecca Love
- Social Media Liaison: Gigi Loera
- Elko Special Events Coordinator: Angela Taravella
- Distance Special Events Coordinator: Julia Stokes
- Representatives for PTK Members: Cindy Holt
- PTK Aluma: Alex Tewell
Are There Benefits to Joining Phi Theta Kappa?
YES! Benefits of membership include:
- Honors Diploma and Transcripts: Phi Theta Kappa members may affix the Society's Gold Diploma Seal, denoting Society membership, to their two-year college diploma and have their honor society membership noted on their college transcripts.
- Letter of Recommendation: All Phi Theta Kappa members may request a letter of recommendation from Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters to a potential employer or college admissions official to confirm membership and leadership roles in Phi Theta Kappa. Officers will receive an enhanced letter stating their dates of service and office(s) held.
- Scholarships: PTK Members can apply for hundreds of scholarships (over $37 million worth) as well as apply for transfer scholarships to over 600 senior institutions.
- Recognition: Members of Phi Theta Kappa may wear the society's golden monogrammed Honors Stole and Tassel at college commencement proceedings.
How Do I Become a Member?
Students must hold a 3.5 GPA and have completed 12 or more credits to be eligible for Phi Theta Kappa. Once the criteria is met, GBC will forward student information to the PTK National Headquarters. Following, the PTK National Headquarters will send eligible students an invitation through email.
For More Information Contact
Lynette Macfarlan
Early Childhood Program Supervisor and Lead Professor
Faculty Advisor, Beta Beta Epsilon Chapter
Great Basin College
1500 College Parkway
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: 775.327.2133
E-mail: lynette.macfarlan@gbcnv.edu
Janet Vega
PTK Administrative Assistant, Beta Beta Epsilon Chapter
Great Basin College
1500 College Parkway
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: 775.327.5262
E-mail: janet.vega@gbcnv.edu
Why Great Basin College
Great Basin College, "The Gold Standard in the Silver State", offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming over 4,000 students annually from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.
