Polk State’s Melvin Thompson to Receive Distinguished College Administrator Award

Melvin Thompson

Polk State College’s Melvin Thompson has been selected to receive Phi Theta Kappa’s 2015 Distinguished College Administrator Award.

Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges, this year is recognizing 23 college vice presidents, deans and other leaders who have demonstrated a strong level of support for the organization.

Thompson will receive his award at Phi Theta Kappa’s Annual Convention in San Antonio from April 16-18.

Individual Phi Theta Kappa chapters make nominations for the Distinguished College Administrator Award.

Thompson is director of the College’s Student Activities & Leadership Office, which oversees the College’s student clubs and organizations, including Phi Theta Kappa.