Dr. Charles Lake recognized as Phi Theta Kappa Outstanding Chapter Advisor – May 2010

Bay Minette, Alabama– Although the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is known for the students who characterize academic excellence, PTK also recognizes outstanding chapter advisors.  Faulkner State Community College’s Dr. Charles Lake, who is a co-sponsor of the Pi Psi Chapter of PTK, was named a Distinguish Advisor at this year’s International Convention in Orlando, FL.

“I won the Outstanding Regional Advisor award back in March, and then I was nominated for the International Award,” Lake said.

Lake, who has been an Business Administration and Computer Science instructor at Faulkner State since 1986, became an honorary member of the Pi Psi Chapter in 1991 and was appointed advisor to the organization in 1996.

“Faulkner State has many outstanding students, who become Phi Theta Kappa members,” Lake said.  “Because of this, I get to work with great students who are enthusiastic and motivated.  It makes my duties thrilling and rewarding to work with so many inspiring people, who are part of the Phi Theta Kappa organization.”

Out of hundreds of advisors around the world, only 37 advisors were awarded the Distinguished Advisor’s Award at this year’s convention.

According to the PTK website, the Distinguished Advisor Awards are presented to advisors who make significant contributions to the growth of the individual members, serve as the chapter’s advocate on campus, and encourage the chapter to be involved on the local, regional and/or international level of the organization.  An advisor may receive this award only once.  The advisors must have served at least four years to be nominated.

“The support of Dean Lena Dexter [co-advisor of the Pi Psi chapter], Faulkner State’s President Gary Branch, and the Pi Psi Chapter officers made this possible,” Lake said.  “I have them to thank for the support.  I feel that this was a reflection on the efforts of these people, and I am blessed to have their support.”

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