In recent weeks, within the higher education community, there has been considerable attention given to those states that have passed laws reportedly to protect religious freedom. However, the application of these laws has the potential to legalize discrimination. A number of states have passed adjusted laws in order to prohibit discrimination, but concerns remain. Omicron…
Last week, many members of Omicron Delta Kappa gathered in New Orleans while attending the 2015 annual meeting of NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education). It was a great opportunity to get caught up with numerous faculty officers from around the country and to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing the current…
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for – the unveiling of ODK’s annual bracket for the men’s NCAA basketball championship! I’ve been sharing the ODK bracket since I became National President in 2012. My logic in picking the winners in the bracket is pretty simple – ODK always wins. Here’s how it…
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mike James to the National Advisory Council. In January 2015, Mike began a new role as the dean of the Honors College at Harding University. For the previous five years, he served as the director of the university’s campus in Porto Rafti, Greece. For this semester-abroad program…
Between Friday, Feb. 19 and Monday, March 2, I spent 11 days on the road. I’ve also been in out and of the Charlotte airport several times; however, there is no truth to the rumor that we are going to be setting up a satellite office in a concourse there. There was even one night when…
When I walked into O∆K’s headquarters this morning, I was greeted by a butterfly. It may be a moth; regardless, it was beautiful. It was sitting on a table inside stretching its wings when I arrived. Although Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today to indicate six more weeks of winter, as I let the butterfly…
Over the past six months, I have not only been traveling to points in Europe and Central America but also using these opportunities to discern the next phase of my life. Specifically, I am discerning where my heart is guiding me to use and share my leadership skills and experiences. Most recently I returned to…
