Beta Sigma Pi is College of Western Idaho's chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. We are a group of enthusiastic individuals who enjoy learning and helping others whenever and wherever we can while striving for academic excellence, promoting scholarship and service, developing leaders, and cultivating fellowship among members, faculty, and students. 

As part of the Rocky Mountain Cascade Region, Beta Sigma Pi joins more than 1,300 chapters and 3.25 million PTK members worldwide with the mission to recognize the academic achievement of college students and provide opportunities for growth as scholars and leaders. CWI's chapter is a PTK International Top 40 Chapter and has received numerous international, regional, and member awards. 

More information can be found at our Sharepoint Site: Phi Theta Kappa - Home (sharepoint.com) 

Eligibility

To become an official member of PTK and receive full membership benefits, students must:

Eligible students are invited to join Beta Sigma Pi at the beginning of the semester. All are welcome — regardless of PTK membership status — to attend Beta Sigma Pi meetings, workshops, and volunteer functions.

Beta Sigma Pi members can earn honors regalia for graduation by participating in chapter meetings, projects, and activities. Regalia may also be purchased at the CWI Bookstore

For any questions about eligibility, membership, graduation requirements, and more, please email ptk@cwi.edu

Fall Meetings

Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the month from 4 – 5 p.m.  
Locations: APIN room 1318, or NCAB room 106, or Zoom.

Leadership

Photo of Andy  Del Toro Obeso
Andy Del Toro Obeso President
Photo of William  Soltau
William Soltau Vice President of Fellowship
Photo of Keith  Castillo
Keith Castillo Vice President of Scholarship
Photo of Alexander  Todd
Alexander Todd Vice President of Leadership

Club News

Student listening

Join College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Beta Sigma Pi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society for an inspiring evening at the “Lenses of Storytelling” event. This unique gathering...

A student stands by an old wagon in a field of sunflowers.

By studying accounting through CWI’s Business program, Beta Sigma Pi member, Alex Duran, hopes to one day establish an accounting firm and dance studio.

A group of students smile for a photo as they are inducted into an honors society.

Congratulations to the 15 new members of CWI’s Honor Society who were inducted during the spring Induction Ceremony into Phi Theta Kappa.

A portrait of a student scholarship winner.

Raquel Valdibieso, current Beta Sigma Pi Chapter President, has been named a 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar.

College of Western Idaho's PTK Officers

PTK will host Dual Credit Connections, a series of workshops geared towards helping Dual Credit students feel more integrated on campus.

PTK Honor Society Students

College of Western Idaho’s Beta Sigma Pi Honor Society continues to grow new leaders around campus as they inducted 20 new members Saturday, April 1.