Phi Theta Kappa records (South Texas College)

Marina Villeneuve filed this request with the South Texas College of Texas.
Multi Request Phi Theta Kappa records
Submitted Sept. 20, 2024
Status
Completed

From: Marina Villeneuve

Subject: Texas Public Information Act Request: Phi Theta Kappa records (South Texas College)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. Copies of all records provided by your college to Phi Theta Kappa from Jan. 1, 2024 to Sept 20, 2024.
2. Copies of all records provided to your college from Phi Theta Kappa from Jan. 1, 2024 to Sept 20, 2024.
3. Copies of correspondence sent from Phi Theta Kappa to your college president, CEO and/or chancellor from Jan. 1, 2024 to Sept 20, 2024.
4. Copies of all records showing the number of students in the top 10% of their class as of May 1, 2024. If the community college does not collect data about class rank, please state so.
5. Records showing the number of students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa on your campus, and the number of students invited to Phi Theta Kappa over the past year.
6. Copies of all records showing the amount of money your college paid to Phi Theta Kappa from Jan. 1, 2023 to Sept 20, 2024 and for what purposes.
7. Copies of all records showing the amount of money your college received from Phi Theta Kappa from Jan. 1, 2023 to Sept 20, 2024, and for what purposes.
8. Your college's policy for the handling of student data provided to and provided by Phi Theta Kappa.

Context: Phi Theta Kappa in their invitations tells students that they are in the "top 10% of students on your campus." I am trying to ascertain whether that is accurate, whether Phi Theta Kappa receives follow-up information from colleges on student GPA, and how Phi Theta Kappa obtains student personal data, and what kind of data, in the first place.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Marina Villeneuve

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Subject: MuckRock PIR Request dated September 20, 2024

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Ms. Marina Villeneuve,

Our office has received the attached request. We will begin working on your request to fulfill.

Thank you,
[South Texas College Logo]

Gardenia G. Perez, M.B.A.
CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of the President
Pecan Campus A-140
Ann Richards Admin. Building
Phone: 956-872-3541
gperez90@southtexascollege.edu<mailto:gperez90@southtexascollege.edu>

From: Marina Villeneuve

Subject: RE: Texas Public Information Act Request: Phi Theta Kappa records (South Texas College)

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I would like to revise #1 and #2 to:

1. Copies of eligibility criteria for Phi Theta Kappa member for your college

2. Copies of lists of student information provided by your college to Phi Theta Kappa from Jan. 1, 2024 to Sept 20, 2024 (For example: a spreadsheet of prospective students sent to Phi Theta Kappa with column headers visible but individual student names redacted)

And I would like to revise #3 to include:

3. Copies of correspondence sent from Phi Theta Kappa to your college president, CEO and/or chancellor from Jan. 1, 2024 to Sept 20, 2024.

* I am specifically seeking emails from domain @ptk.org.

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Subject: Re: Texas Public Information Act Request: Phi Theta Kappa records (South Texas College)

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Ms. Villeneuve,

This firm serves as legal counsel to South Texas College (the "College"). The College received your revised request for information on November 4, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act (the “Act”), Tex. Gov’t Code § 552.001, et seq., in which you requested:

1. Copies of eligibility criteria for Phi Theta Kappa member for your college
2. Copies of lists of student information provided by your college to Phi Theta Kappa from Jan. 1, 2024 to Sept 20, 2024 (For example: a spreadsheet of prospective students sent to Phi Theta Kappa with column headers visible but individual student names redacted)
3. Copies of correspondence sent from Phi Theta Kappa to your college president, CEO and/or chancellor from Jan. 1, 2024 to Sept 20, 2024. * I am specifically seeking emails from domain @ptk.org<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fptk.org&c=E,1,ecY8LxGYCMbIDL6In6t6erKSGFgRs7DQ-_R_D6S-n4XtbPpw2cD_WoAPpivoso769JNTSTR4jCfG-uEdKjSOokDptrhYMggnATNXaNKkoxAxOgrw&typo=1&ancr_add=1>
4. Copies of all records showing the number of students in the top 10% of their class as of May 1, 2024. If the community college does not collect data about class rank, please state so.
5. Records showing the number of students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa on your campus, and the number of students invited to Phi Theta Kappa over the past year.
6. Copies of all records showing the amount of money your college paid to Phi Theta Kappa from Jan. 1, 2023 to Sept 20, 2024 and for what purposes.
7. Copies of all records showing the amount of money your college received from Phi Theta Kappa from Jan. 1, 2023 to Sept 20, 2024, and for what purposes.
8. Your college's policy for the handling of student data provided to and provided by Phi Theta Kappa.
The College has located information responsive to parts of your request. Attached please find responsive documents for your requests numbered 1, 3, and 8. Additionally, the College is not in possession of any responsive information for request number 4.

The College is unable to produce the remaining requested information within ten (10) business days after your request. Pursuant to section 552.221(d) of the Act, the College is notifying you that it requires additional time to prepare and process your request. The College will provide an additional response to you on or before Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Sincerely,

Tanya Lamartiniere

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Tanya Lamartiniere

Attorney

209 W. 8th Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Office: (682) 348-7413

Cell: (504) 388-4901

www.808west.com<http://www.808west.com/>

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From: South Texas College

Subject: Re: Texas Public Information Act Request: Phi Theta Kappa records (South Texas College)

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Ms. Villeneuve,

This firm serves as legal counsel to South Texas College (the "College"). The College received your revised request for information on November 4, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act (the “Act”), Tex. Gov’t Code § 552.001, et seq., in which you requested:

1. Copies of eligibility criteria for Phi Theta Kappa member for your college
2. Copies of lists of student information provided by your college to Phi Theta Kappa from Jan. 1, 2024 to Sept 20, 2024 (For example: a spreadsheet of prospective students sent to Phi Theta Kappa with column headers visible but individual student names redacted)
3. Copies of correspondence sent from Phi Theta Kappa to your college president, CEO and/or chancellor from Jan. 1, 2024 to Sept 20, 2024. * I am specifically seeking emails from domain @ptk.org<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fptk.org&c=E,1,ecY8LxGYCMbIDL6In6t6erKSGFgRs7DQ-_R_D6S-n4XtbPpw2cD_WoAPpivoso769JNTSTR4jCfG-uEdKjSOokDptrhYMggnATNXaNKkoxAxOgrw&typo=1&ancr_add=1>
4. Copies of all records showing the number of students in the top 10% of their class as of May 1, 2024. If the community college does not collect data about class rank, please state so.
5. Records showing the number of students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa on your campus, and the number of students invited to Phi Theta Kappa over the past year.
6. Copies of all records showing the amount of money your college paid to Phi Theta Kappa from Jan. 1, 2023 to Sept 20, 2024 and for what purposes.
7. Copies of all records showing the amount of money your college received from Phi Theta Kappa from Jan. 1, 2023 to Sept 20, 2024, and for what purposes.
8. Your college's policy for the handling of student data provided to and provided by Phi Theta Kappa.
The College previously provided you with responsive documents for your requests numbered 1, 3, and 8, and indicated that there were no responsive documents for your request number 4. Attached please find the remaining responsive documents for your requests numbered 2, 5, 6, and 7. With the release of these documents, the College deems your request for public information to be complete.

Thank you,
Tanya Lamartiniere

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Tanya Lamartiniere

Attorney

209 W. 8th Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Office: (682) 348-7413

Cell: (504) 388-4901

www.808west.com<http://www.808west.com/>

This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom the email and files are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information, may be subject to the attorney-client privilege, and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing, or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.