LANSING, Mich. - President Steve Robinson will be recognized by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) along with 27 other college presidents with the Paragon Award for New Presidents during the Society’s annual convention in April.
 
Eligibility for the award centers on college presidents and CEOs who are new in their roles having served less than three years. Nominations come directly from students on campus. This year’s recipients were selected from 406 college presidents, chancellors, and CEOs eligible to receive the award.
 
“There is no greater feeling than being recognized by our amazing students,” President Steve Robinson said. “I am thankful for the amazing work our Phi Theta Kappa students do every day. PTK is a great organization, and this recognition means a great deal. Thank you for this incredible honor.”
 
The award recognizes college presidents who have shown support for student success initiatives that lead to more robust pathways of completion, transfer and employment. Recipients have taken an active interest in supporting high-achieving students and developing student leaders on campus.
 
Congratulations, President Robinson!
 
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.

 

About Lansing Community College

Lansing Community College, founded in 1957, is one of the largest community colleges in Michigan, serving more than 14,500 students across a six-county area each year. LCC offers courses in general education for those interested in transferring to a four-year institution, career and workforce development, developmental education and personal enrichment. To meet the professional development and training needs of regional employees, the college offers customized programs for credit, non-credit and continuing education. The Transfer Center at LCC offers students the opportunity to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from five partner universities on the downtown LCC campus. For more information, visit lcc.edu.

Lansing Community College provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discriminatory practices based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, creed, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, familial status, marital status, military status, veteran’s status, or other status as protected by law, or genetic information that is unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position or participate in educational programs, courses, services or activities offered by the College.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Officer, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730; Employee Coordinator 504/ADA, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1875; Student Coordinator 504/ADA, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1885; Human Resource Manager/Employee Title IX Coordinator, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1879; Student Title IX Coordinator, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-9632.