Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) Dean of Student Development, Peggy Heim, has received Phi Theta Kappa’s Distinguished College Administrator Award.

College administrators nominated by their Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapter, are selected for this international distinction based on outstanding support they provide to PTK.

Dean Heim has been at LCCC since 2003 and is responsible for the college’s student affairs, advising, athletics, public safety and career development areas, providing leadership for both students and executive leaders at LCCC, while encouraging a college wide support system.

She has been involved in encouraging students to complete degrees, and involved faculty and staff to also commit their support to ensure student success. She was honored at the PTK 98th Annual Convention at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Md. Nearly 4,000 students, chapter advisors and college presidents attended.

Phi Theta Kappa is the only national honor society serving two-year colleges.