LSC-Online is proud to be part of Phi Theta Kappa, the prestigious international honors society, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating students’ academic achievements.

Being invited to join our chapter, Beta Omega Xi, is a huge honor. It offers you opportunities to attend conferences, build your professional network within a supportive and diverse community, and provides access to career guidance and job preparation tools. Plus, it increases your chances for scholarships, is a great resume booster, and you’ll get to wear a stole and cords for graduation!

Phi Theta Kappa is an invitation-only organization. If you qualify, you will receive your invitation from LSC-Online.

Qualifying criteria to maintain includes:

• Enrollment in a college with a Phi Theta Kappa chapter.
• Completion of at least 12 hours of coursework toward an associate or bachelor’s degree, or 6 hours towards a certificate of one year.
• Typically, a GPA of 3.5 or higher is required to be invited.

2025-2026 Officer Positions

Congratulations to our elected Beta Omega Xi officers for 2025-2026!

President	Vice President	Treasurer
Michael Hansen "I have four kids and a full-time job, which is the main reason why I chose to study online. I am very excited and honored to serve as the president of the online chapter, and I hope to improve PTK’s recognition and status. I am up for the challenge."	Mohammed Alabboodi "As a Biology A.S. student at Lone Star College, I’m honored to serve as Vice President of Beta Omega Xi. I am committed to fostering a culture of excellence and opportunity, where every scholar feels empowered to grow, achieve, and lead."	Elisha Lee “I'm a dual enrollment student at Lone Star College and I'm the Treasurer of the chapter. I'm looking forward to welcoming our fellow members and  celebrating their achievements as a chapter."

Chapter Advisor

Erandi Mayadunne Ph.D
Erandi.Mayadunne@lonestar.edu
Professor, Chemistry