MD Isley named ‘Distinguished College Administrator’ by national honor society

MD Isley, vice president of Academic Affairs at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), has been named a “Distinguished College Administrator” by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. This prestigious national award recognizes college leaders who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to student success. Isley will formally accept the honor during PTK’s Annual Convention, April 3-5 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Through his behind-the-scenes efforts, Isley’s leadership has been instrumental in enhancing opportunities for high-achieving students at DMACC. Most recently, he appointed Nancy Woods as the first Director of Advanced Student Academics — a new position designed to expand access to advanced academic programs, including PTK. Woods, a professor of Physics & Mathematics at DMACC’s Boone Campus, has been the dedicated and passionate advisor of the PTK program for many years, connecting students to lucrative scholarship funds and opportunities to continue their education.

DMACC’s 6 Phi Theta Kappa chapters were able to receive approximately $190,000 in competitive scholarships from Phi Theta Kappa’s Foundation in the last few years, according to Nancy Woods’ records. This figure does not include the Transfer Scholarships that our PTK Transfer Partner Universities award students upon entering their institutions.