Dr. Jeremy Daughtry, assistant dean of Teaching and Learning at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Harrison County Campus, was selected for a Distinguished College Administrator Award by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK).  Daughtry is one of 26 college administrators who will be recognized as a Distinguished Administrator at PTK Catalyst 2021, the Society’s annual convention, broadcast live from Orlando, Florida, April 8-10.  

“I’m honored to support the transformative work of Phi Theta Kappa and the scholarship and leadership of the Harrison County Campus’ Omicron Alpha Chapter students,” Daughtry said.  “Working alongside the distinguished chapter advisors in championing student success has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career to date.” 

Daughtry has worked at MGCCC since 2017. During that time, he spearheaded the college’s Military Friendly Survey effort, leading the college to receive the No. 1 national ranking for the large community college category for the past two years and ranking in the top 10 for the past three years.  He received the 2019 Innovator’s Award for Engaging Dual Credit Faculty as part of a campus group proposal; currently serves on the Communications Committee for United Way for George and Jackson Counties; serves as a Competitive Scholarship Judge for Phi Theta Kappa International; participated in the Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy (MCCLA) in 2019-2020; and serves as instructional designer and technology trainer for Harrison County Campus faculty. 

The Distinguished College Administrator Awards are presented to college vice presidents, deans, or directors serving at post-secondary institutions who have shown strong support of student success on their campus by recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and service among high-achieving students.  Recipients are nominated for the award by students on their campus.

For more information about the award, visit ptk.org/news.