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.
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 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 national administrative secretary for circle relations. Bishop went onto serve as national president from 1964-68.
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 webform at the time of nomination. Incomplete nominations will not be accepted.
Nominations Open: January 1, 2021
Nominations Close: 11:59 p.m. on May 1, 2021
Past Recipients of the Award
Since 2012, The Robert L. Morlan and Robert Bishop awards have been merged into the Morlan-Bishop faculty officer 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.
Susan Lyons (2020)
Middle Tennessee State University
Leslie Werden (2019)
Morningside College
Brooke Lecky Supple (2018)
University of Maryland, College Park
Alan Sickbert (2017)
Hamline University
Lawrence Burke (2016)
Florida Southern University
Elaine Freeman (2015)
Missouri Southern State University
Gregory Singleton (2014)
Austin Peay State University
Jamie Bouldin (2013)
Stephen F. Austin State University
Krista Wilhelm (2012)
East Carolina University
Outstanding Faculty Secretary Award
Dale Coleman (2010)
Auburn University
Elizabeth Conrad (2009)
University of Albany
Charmaine Tomczyk (2008)
Coastal Carolina University
James Osteen (2007)
University of Maryland, College Park
Joanne Goldwater (2006)
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Robert Squatriglia (2005)
Coastal Carolina University
Don Robertson (2004)
Marshall University
William Laundry (2003)
Plattsburgh State University
Richard Mateer (2002)
University of Richmond
W. Samuel Sadler (2001)
The College of William and Mary
Ronald Beer (2000)
Oklahoma State University
Paul Fidler (1999)
University of South Carolina
Joseph Smith (1998)
Wagner College
Drury Bagwell (1994)
University of Maryland, College Park
Cheryl Hogle (1992)
SUNY Plattsburgh
Ivan Hoy (1990)
University of Miami
Richard Burnette (1989)
Florida Southern College
Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award
Anne Fairbanks (2010)
Hastings College
James Miller (2008)
Transylvania University
J. Roderick Davis (2007)
Samford University
Theresa Beebe-Novotny (2006)
Georgia Southern University
Jane P. Hall (2005)
Murray State University
Littleton Maxwell (2004)
University of Richmnd
Judy Raggi-Moore (2003)
Emory University
Eleanor M. Rogg (2002)
Wagner College
Donna Brown (2000)
University of Wyoming
