James “Jim” L. Caldwell is a 1996 initiate of the Wake Forest University (WFU) Circle, where he was the football coach from 1993-2000. He is the 2022 recipient of the Pillars of Leadership Award in Athletics. In addition to coaching at WFU, Jim was also the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2009-11 and…
Rick A. Bright is a 1996 initiate of the Auburn University Montgomery Circle. He is the 2022 recipient of the Omicron Delta Kappa Pillars of Leadership Award in Academics and Research. After becoming a member of the Society, Rick was named his circle’s Leader of the Year in 1997. He eventually enrolled at Emory University,…
Kevin K. Dua is a 2017 initiate of the Eta Circle at William & Mary. He is the 2022 recipient of the O∆K Emerging Leader for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Award. As an undergraduate, Kevin worked on everything from community building activities from service and leadership to residence hall community building. He even secured a…
Brent D. Scholar is a 2018 faculty/staff initiate of the Arizona State University Circle and a lecturer in the Department of Leadership and Integrative Studies at the university. He is the 2022 recipient of the O∆K Community Commitment Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity. Since 2011, Brent has been a member of the Diversity Leadership…
Joel D. Hermann is the 2022 recipient of O∆K ‘s Morlan-Bishop Outstanding Circle Officer Award. Hermann is a a 2007 collegiate initiate of the Maryville University Circle. The Fontbonne University Circle, under Hermann’s leadership as an advisor, has been celebrated as one of the Society’s very best, receiving circle recognition honors in six different years….
John H. Herbst is the 2022 recipient John D. Morgan Award for Lifetime Service to Omicron Delta Kappa. Herbst was initiated into the University of Kentucky’s Nu Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa in 1985. He served as the faculty secretary and circle coordinator of the circle from 1991-2019. From 2006-10, Herbst was a regional director…
The last two academic years have seen the college and university campuses that host circles of Omicron Delta Kappa face significant challenges. With changing demographics and the pandemic’s lingering financial and societal impacts, the need for organizations that promote and embrace shared civic values remains crucial to the well-being of our country. Thank you for…
