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Dr. Jimmy Harper of South Georgia State College Receives Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished College Administrator Award

Submitted by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in Jackson, Mississippi

Dr. Jimmy Harper, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Information Technology at South Georgia State College, has been named a recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Distinguished College Administrator Award. Dr. Harper will be recognized during PTK Catalyst, Phi Theta Kappa’s annual international convention.

The Distinguished College Administrator Award recognizes college leaders who work directly with student leaders to strengthen campus communities and expand opportunities for student success. Honorees are nominated by Phi Theta Kappa student leaders.

At South Georgia State College, Dr. Harper has demonstrated a deep commitment to student success through leadership that aligns enrollment strategy, technology, and student support. In his dual role overseeing enrollment management and information technology, he has helped ensure that students are supported from first contact through completion, with systems designed to improve communication, access, and persistence.

“Dr. Harper understands that student success depends on removing barriers before students ever encounter them,” said Phi Theta Kappa President and CEO Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner. “Students recognize him for the way he uses data, technology, and collaboration to create clearer pathways to enrollment, engagement, and achievement.”

Dr. Harper is known for elevating student achievement and ensuring that academic excellence is visible, valued, and connected to the college. He is known for using data-informed approaches to highlighting student achievement and works with faculty and community leaders to expand academic pathways and workforce-aligned programs that meet regional needs.

To be eligible for the Distinguished College Administrator Award, nominees must serve as a vice president, dean, or director at an institution with an active Phi Theta Kappa chapter, have at least three years of service in their current role, and be nominated by the student leaders of their chapter. Dr. Harper was selected from among thousands of eligible college administrators nationwide to receive this honor.

About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the first honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them grow as scholars and leaders. The Society serves more than 4.4 million members and nearly 1,250 chapters worldwide. Learn more at ptk.org.
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