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Phi Theta Kappa taps Burnham for Distinguished Administrator Award Dr. Don Burnham, vice president of the Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus, will receive the Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished College Administrator Award during NerdNation, Phi Theta Kappa's annual convention which will be held in National Harbor, Maryland (near Washington D.C.), April 7-9.
The award is given to college vice presidents, deans, or directors serving at a postsecondary institution with an active Phi Theta Kappa chapter. Nominees must have served in their position for at least three years and demonstrated during their tenure a strong level of support for the honor society. A college administrator may receive this award only once. Dr. Burnham was nominated by the Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa located on the Ridgeland Campus.
Dr. Burnham, who has served in his current role as vice president five years, has been a part of the Holmes' family since August of 2003. Prior to his current position, he served as a business administration instructor, the Grenada Campus evening program director, director of admissions and records, and director of recruiting. Dr. Burnham is currently administratively responsible for the Ridgeland Associate Degree Nursing Program, as well for the Ridgeland Campus facilities and staff in general. He also engages with public and private entities in Madison County on behalf of the college, among other duties.
Since he took on the role as vice president, Dr. Burnham has been an integral part of the Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. The chapter is currently advised by Blair Booker, branch librarian, and Erin Renfroe, English instructor. Chapter officers include Mallory Corley of Pelahatchie, president; Jake Hinkle of Madison, vice president of college project; Jessie May of Vicksburg, vice president of outreach; Elise Fullwood of Madison, vice president of hallmarks, and Nathaly Espinoza of Ridgeland, recording secretary. Dr. Burnham will accompany the group to the NerdNation conference in April where he will receive his award.
For more information about Phi Theta Kappa, visit https://www.ptk.org/.
