22 College Presidents to Receive Paragon Award for New Presidents
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 22 college presidents with the Paragon Award for New Presidents during PTK Catalyst 2021, the Society’s annual convention, broadcast live from Orlando, Florida, April 8-10.
These awards are given to new college presidents who have shown strong support of student success by recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and service among high-achieving students at their college. Recipients were nominated for the award by the students on their campus.
PTK students have a 91 percent student success rate, and research has shown that strong presidential leadership and support of PTK increases member success and the depth of their college experience.
More than 500 college presidents were eligible to receive this award. The 2021 recipients are:
Mr. Michael Berndt
Inver Hills Community College
Minnesota
Dr. Andrew Bowne
Johnson County Community College
Kansas
Dr. Glenn Cerny
Schoolcraft College
Michigan
Dr. Tim Cook
Clackamas Community College
Oregon
Dr. Tod Farmer
Weatherford College
Texas
Dr. Kristie Fisher
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa
Dr. Dean Fisher
College of Southern Idaho
Idaho
Dr. Brent Gregory
East Central Community College
Mississippi
Dr. Ivan Harrell
Tacoma Community College
Washington
Dr. Michael Heindl
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Mississippi
Dr. Georj Lewis
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Georgia
Dr. Georgia Lorenz
Seminole State College of Florida
Florida
Dr. Gregory McLeod
Edgecombe Community College
North Carolina
Dr. Juan Mejia
Tyler Junior College
Texas
Dr. Beverly Moore-Garcia
Miami Dade College
Florida
Dr. Nick Nissley
Northwestern Michigan College
Michigan
Dr. Craig Pouncey
Coastal Alabama Community College
Alabama
Dr. Lisa Rhine
Yavapai College
Arizona
Dr. Rey Rivera
Estrella Mountain Community College
Arizona
Dr. Patricia Rogers
Lake Superior College
Minnesota
Ms. Kate Smith
Rio Salado College
Arizona
Dr. Elliot Stern
Saddleback College
California