Zenith Officer Institute FAQ

Zenith Officer Institute is a brand new program that expands on what was previously Presidents Academy. This January, more officers than ever will meet in Fort Worth to be educated on how to best perform the duties of their roles.

Click here to register for the program.

Zenith is geared towards the following officers: Presidents, Risk Management Chairmen, Recruitment Chairmen, and Membership Orientation Officers.

Join us in January to reach new heights! See below for some FAQs.

What hotel will we be staying at? 

We will be staying at The Hilton in downtown Fort Worth, TX. The event will take place at this venue as well. 

Who is paying for my travel? 

You, your chapter, or anyone willing to cover the upfront cost can pay for it. Some portion of travel may be reimbursable through your Chapter’s Educational Grant Fund.  

Will I be allowed to leave site? 

You are asked to remain on site while the program is in session.  

Who should attend? 

Your chapter should send its newly elected President, Risk Management Chair, Recruitment Chairman, and Membership Orientation Officer  

If I am flying, what airport should I fly into? 

We recommend flying to DFW Airport as that will be the closest to our location and most convenient for traveling to the hotel. 

What are the hotels current policies on COVID? 

The Hotel follows the local government policies related to COVID, for up-to-date information you can click here . 

Do I need to book a hotel room? 

No, Phi Kappa Tau will provide you with a hotel room for January 5th –  January 8th , with checkout being on the 8th . If you need to arrive earlier, please inform your Chapter Success Manager.

What time should I arrive on site on Thursday 

Registration will be from 5pm-7pm CT on January 5th. We suggest coordinating your flight to land after 2pm CT on January 5th. If you are planning to arrive on Friday morning, please plan to check in between 8am and 9am CT.  If you are driving, please arrive prior to check-in on Thursday or Friday.  

What time should I depart on Sunday? 

If you are flying, we recommend scheduling your flight to depart after 2PM CST on Sunday. If you are driving, you may depart after 12PM CST after the program concludes. 

How do I get from the Airport to the Hilton? 

For transportation to the hotel, we recommend the train that goes from DFW Airport and stops at Central Station which is only a 6 Minute Walk from the Hotel. This is a quicker and more convenient way to get through downtown Fort Worth.  You can purchase a ticket for the train by clicking here  for instructions or at the airport.  

 When will the program start? 

 The program will begin at 9am CT on Friday. Undergraduate Attendees will be expected to check in between 5PM CT and 7PM CT on Thursday the 5th, or, between 8am and 9am Friday the 6th. 

What is Phi Kappa Tau’s Policy on COVID? 

We will be partnering with the hotel to ensure a safe and COVID Free environment, which is why to advance this effort, we are asking if you feel unwell to not attend the program. We recommend purchasing flight insurance if something like this occurs. 

What other information should I know? 

Attire for the weekend is casual, we encourage you to represent your institution or wear your best recruitment shirt and you can even wear jeans 

We thank you for your commitment. For further information or additional questions please contact Director of Chapter Services, Drake Berlin dberlin@Phikappatau.org, 614-800-7522