Phi Kappa Phi

Phi Kappa Phi - Chapter 356

Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The Florida Gulf Coast University Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi was established in 2020 and Phi Kappa Phi membership is among the highest academic honors to which FGCU students may aspire. Aside from recognizing and promoting academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engaging the community of scholars in service to others, Phi Kappa Phi provides numerous awards and grants —nearly $1 million each year— for undergraduate students, graduate students, professionals, and institutions.

Meet the Executive Board:

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Dr. Senthil B. Girimurugan (BeeJay)

Position: President

Phone: 239-745-4322
Office: SH 0204
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Dr. Jamie McDonald

Position: President-Elect

Phone: 239-745-7429
Office:WH 0208
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Dr. Minh Nguyen

Position: Past President (2021-2023)

Phone: 239-745-4569
Office: RH 153
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Dr. Hulya Julie Hyazici
Position: Treasurer
Office: LH 3317
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Dr. Marianela Rivera
Position: Secretary
Phone: 239-745-4318
Office: RH 0229
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Maxym Fairall

Position: Student Vice President

 
 
 
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Amanda Brotton

Position: Student Vice President

 
 
 

Open to exceptional honors students and non-honors students alike, membership is by invitation only. Eligibility requirements are as follows:

  • Juniors must have completed at least 72 credit hours, with at least 24 semester hours at their current institution, and rank in the top 7.5 percent of their class.
  • Seniors must have completed at least 90 credit hours, with at least 24 semester hours at their current institution, and rank in the top 10 percent of their class.
  • Graduate students must have completed at least 18 graduate hours or the equivalent at their institution and rank in the top 10 percent of their class.

All chapter-related inquiries should be directed to Dr. Minh Nguyen, President of the FGCU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, at atnguyen@fgcu.edu.

*The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is separate and distinct from the Honors College at FGCU.