SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - Western Nebraska Community College President Dr. Carmen Simone
has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society's Presidential Advisory Board.
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 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300
chapters in 11 nations, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation's
colleges.
Simone joins 43 other college presidents from across the nation on the board, providing
input into the organization's strategic plan, priorities, and direction. Advisory
Board members advocate for Phi Theta Kappa, its members, and its mission; serve as
liaisons between PTK headquarters and the college leaders in their states' and advise
the Society's President and CEO and other senior leaders. Simone will also serve as
a liaison to other college leaders throughout Nebraska.
"It is humbling for me to join 43 other college presidents in service to PTK as an
advocate and advisor," Simone said. "I owe a special thank you to our two local chapters
for their support and encouragement."
To learn more about Phi Theta Kappa, visit ptk.org.