CCC President to Receive 2023 Paragon Award
3/29/23
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ (EICC) Clinton Community College (CCC) President, Brian Kelly, will be recognized with Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society’s prestigious Paragon Award during the Society’s annual convention in Columbus, Ohio, April 20 - 22.
Kelly was selected from a pool of 406 college presidents, chancellors, and CEOs across the U.S. eligible for the award. To qualify, recipients must have served less than three years. Most notably, all 28 Paragon Award recipients were nominated by students at their respective colleges.
The award recognizes college presidents who have supported student success initiatives leading to stronger pathways to completion, transfer, and employment. They have taken an active interest in supporting high-achieving students and developing student leaders on campus. Recipients can only accept the award once in their careers.
“These college presidents have students-first leadership styles and made it a priority to support student success both inside and outside the classroom,” said Phi Theta Kappa President and CEO Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner. “This award is special because it comes directly from the students, and it is evidence of the gratitude they feel for the support for them and students like them.”
The 2023 recipients are:
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Dr. Vincent Bowhay |
Dr. Kimberly Britt |
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Olivier Charles |
Dr. Ronnie (Scott) Cook |
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Dr. Lisa Dresdner |
Dr. Theresa Felder |
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Dr. Felicia Ganther |
Dr. Michael Gavin |
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Dr. John Hartog |
Dr. Jimmy Hodges |
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Tim Hood |
Dr. David Johnson |
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Dr. Brian Kelly |
Dr. Justin Lonon |
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Dr. Daniel Lopez |
Kim Lopez |
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Dr. Daniel Lufkin |
Dr. Jennifer Methvin |
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Dr. Paige Niehaus |
Dr. Kathleen Plinske |
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Dr. Steve Robinson |
Dr. Greg Schulz |
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Dr. Vincent Solis |
Dr. Howard Spearman |
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Dr. Stephen Vacik |
Dr. Christopher Villa |
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Dr. Jermaine Whirl |
Lisa Willenberg |
Questions? We’re here to help. Contact us toll-free at 1-888-336-3907 or email eiccinfo@eicc.edu.
About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement
of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars
and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 3.8 million members and nearly 1,300
chapters in 11 countries, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation’s
colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
t is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in
its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational
Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
§ 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et
seq.).
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