Smith Named PTK Distinguished Administrator

Dr. Angi Smith is vice president of student affairs at Walters State.

PTK Honors Smith

      Angi Smith, vice president of student affairs at Walters State Community College, has received the Distinguished College Administrator Award from Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students.
      The award recognizes college administrators working directly with student leaders to solve problems on campus and in their communities. They also have taken an active role in supporting high-achieving students and developing student leaders. Honorees were selected from among thousands of college administrators eligible to receive this award.
      Smith is one of only 25 people nationwide to receive this honor, including Dr. James Barham, vice president for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs at Dyersburg Community College, which also falls under the guidance of the Tennessee Board of Regents. 
      “These college administrators are personally invested in the success of their students,” Dr.  Lynn Tincher-Ladner said, president and CEO of PTK. “This award is special because it comes directly from the students and reflects their deep appreciation for leaders who go beyond administration—engaging with, supporting, and empowering students to have a more meaningful and successful college experience.”
      Smith joined Walters State in 2017. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature and a doctor of jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee.