The Alpha Mu Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Hocking College received special commendation during the Ohio Regional Convention March 1- 3, 2013 for fulfilling all requirements to be named a "One Star Chapter." The chapter was also recognized at Phi Theta Kappa's 95th Annual Convention in San Jose, California on April 6 and on the society website at pkt.org.

The Five Star Chapter Development Plan is a guide used for developing a strong chapter, improving student engagement on campus and recognizing progress in the attainment of goals set by the chapter. As chapters reach these milestones they progress through each level of the Five Star Plan, ultimately reaching the pinnacle Five Star Level.