Wendy Gunderson, dean of academic affairs of the Collin College Frisco Campus (Preston Ridge)
April 7, 2020 – Wendy Gunderson, dean of academic affairs of the Collin College Frisco Campus (Preston Ridge), is among 26 college administrators that will be recognized by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society during the PTK Catalyst 2020, the organization’s annual convention, which will be held virtually April 16-17.
The Distinguished College Administrator Awards are presented to college vice presidents, deans, or directors serving at post-secondary institutions who have shown strong support of student success on their campus by recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and service among high-achieving students.
“I’m so grateful and honored to receive this recognition for doing something I’m passionate about–supporting students,” Gunderson said. “It is my privilege to be part of this remarkable organization and use my strengths to foster student achievement.”
Gunderson was also selected for induction into the Texas Hall of Honor for College Administrators for the Texas Region of Phi Theta Kappa. The Texas Region recognized Gunderson for her outstanding support of Phi Theta Kappa, specifically the Texas Region, at the 2020 Awards Banquet and Gala on March 7.
“We are thrilled that Dean Gunderson is being honored for her dedication to PTK and students,” said Dr. Don Weasenforth, VP/provost of the Frisco Campus. “She is an exceptional educator and leader who devotes herself entirely to others.”
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The society is made up of more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 nations, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation’s colleges. Learn more at www.ptk.org.
Collin College serves more than 59,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates, including new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity degrees. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. In addition, the college operates the Collin Higher Education Center, which has an enrollment of more than 3,300 each year in partnership with The University of Texas at Dallas, Texas Woman’s University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas Tech University and the University of North Texas. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.