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Omicron Delta Kappa

The National Leadership Honor Society

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Morlan-Bishop Outstanding Circle Advisor Award

The Morlan-Bishop Outstanding Circle Advisor Award recognizes an outstanding Faculty Advisor or Circle Coordinator for his or her dedication to the ideals of OΔK.


Who qualifies for the award?

To qualify for the award, the nominee must have been an active voting faculty or staff member of the circle for at least five years and have served as a faculty advisor or circle coordinator for at least three years. The nominee must currently serve as a faculty advisor or circle coordinator.

The Nomination Process is completely online.  The online nomination process requires the following:

  • Completion of an online nomination form
  • Submission of the nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae
  • Submission of a letter of endorsement
    • A second letter of endorsement may be submitted as supporting documentation.

All documents must be submitted via the web form at the time of nomination.  Incomplete nominations will not be accepted.

Nominations Open: January 3, 2023
Nominations Close: 11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2023

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Who were Morlan and Bishop?

Robert L. Morlan

Robert L. Morlan was a 1941 collegiate initiate of the Denison University Circle. He spent many years as a professor of political science at the University of the Redlands. He served Omicron Delta Kappa as its national president from 1984 until the time of his death in 1985. He received the Meritorious Service Key (now the Eldridge W. Roark, Jr. Meritorious Service Award) in 1996.


Robert Bishop

Robert Bishop was a 1931 initiate of the University of Cincinnati Circle, an institution at which he served as the dean of men and a professor. From 1937 to 1964, Bishop served the Society as its national executive and editor of The Circle. In 1947, the position title was changed to executive secretary. In 1961, this office was divided into two offices, with Bishop continuing to serve as executive secretary and with the appointment of Maurice Clay as the national administrative secretary for circle relations. Bishop went on to serve as national president from 1964-68.


Past Recipients of the Award

Since 2012, The Robert L. Morlan and Robert Bishop awards have been merged into the Morlan-Bishop Outstanding Circle Advisor award. Prior to 2012, two awards were distributed. The Robert L. Morlan award recognized outstanding faculty secretaries (now circle coordinators). The Robert Bishop award recognized outstanding faculty advisors.

Past Recipients Morlan-Bishop Outstanding Circle Advisor Award

Joel D. Hermann (2022)
Fontbonne University

Sheridan W. S. Henson (2021)
Cumberland University

Susan M. Lyons (2020)
Middle Tennessee State University

Leslie A. Werden (2019)
Morningside University

Brooke Lecky Supple (2018)
University of Maryland, College Park

Alan L. Sickbert (2017)
Hamline University

Lawrence R. Burke (2016)
Florida Southern University

C. Elaine Freeman (2015)
Missouri Southern State University

Gregory R. Singleton (2014)
Austin Peay State University

Jamie F. Bouldin (2013)
Stephen F. Austin State University

Krista L. Wilhelm (2012)
East Carolina University


Past Recipients of the Robert L. Morlan
Outstanding Faculty Secretary Award

Dale A. Coleman (2010)
Auburn University

Elizabeth J. Conrad (2009)
University of Albany

Charmaine B. Tomczyk (2008)
Coastal Carolina University

James M. Osteen (2007)
University of Maryland, College Park

Joanne A. Goldwater (2006)
St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Robert W. Squatriglia (2005)
Coastal Carolina University

Don E. Robertson (2004)
Marshall University

William D. Laundry (2003)
Plattsburgh State University

Richard A. Mateer (2002)
University of Richmond

W. Samuel Sadler (2001)
William & Mary

Ronald S. Beer (2000)
Oklahoma State University

Paul P. Fidler (1999)
University of South Carolina

Joseph D. Smith, Jr. (1998)
Wagner College

Drury G. Bagwell, Jr. (1994)
University of Maryland, College Park

Cheryl M. Hogle (1992)
SUNY Plattsburgh

W. Ivan Hoy (1990)
University of Miami

Richard R. Burnette (1989)
Florida Southern College

Past Recipients of the Robert Bishop
Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award

Anne B. Fairbanks (2010)
Hastings College

James E. Miller (2008)
Transylvania University

J. Roderick Davis (2007)
Samford University

Theresa C. Beebe-Novotny (2006)
Georgia Southern University

Jane P. Hall (2005)
Murray State University

Littleton M. Maxwell (2004)
University of Richmond

Judith Raggi-Moore (2003)
Emory University

Eleanor M. Rogg (2002)
Wagner College

Donna M. Brown (2000)
University of Wyoming

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