Charles "Charley" L. Pride Appointed to Omicron Delta Kappa Board of Trustees
Lexington, VA (05/29/2024) — Charles "Charley" L. Pride, Director of Student Activities and Student Unions at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation, Inc. His three-year term as one of the Society's Faculty/Staff Trustees will begin on July 1, 2024. In the 2024-25 fiscal and academic year, Pride will also serve as chair-elect of the Society's Mission Committee.
The announcement of the election was made by Jennifer L. Waller, president and chief executive officer of ODK. "Through the years, Charley Pride has been one of Omicron Delta Kappa's most dedicated volunteers. He is an exceptional advisor at Western Kentucky University, and I know he will be a great advocate for the current and former faculty advisors and circle coordinators. I look forward to working with Charley in this new capacity," Waller said.
Pride is a 2001 initiate of the Western Kentucky University Circle (chapter) of Omicron Delta Kappa and has worked as an advisor for the Western Kentucky University circle for the last several years. His experience in student affairs began with his B.A., M.A. and Ed.S. from Western Kentucky University. He later earned his Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Louisville.
"My desire for service to Omicron Delta Kappa as a Board of Trustees member comes from my strong resonance with the Omicron Delta Kappa's mission of recognizing and developing student leaders," Pride said. Pride serves as the Director of Student Activities at WKU, overseeing registered student organizations, SGA, Greek Life, Leadership & Volunteerism, and the Student Union.
"I strongly believe the purpose of the collegiate experience is to provide a transformational experience for young people to become the future leaders of our communities," Pride said. "When it comes to my leadership philosophy, I believe strong leadership is rooted in acting in alignment with one's values. Omicron Delta Kappa's values of collaboration, leadership, integrity, scholarship, and service provide a blueprint for our members to become leaders on their campuses, communities, and beyond."
Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded in Lexington, Virginia, on December 3, 1914. A group of 15 students and faculty members established the Society to recognize and encourage leadership at the collegiate level. The founders established the ODK Idea-the concept that individuals representing all phases of collegiate life should collaborate with faculty and others to support the campus and community. ODK's mission is to honor and develop leaders; encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and promote ODK's ideals of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service. The Society is located on more than 300 college and university campuses throughout North America. The Society's national headquarters are located in Lexington, Virginia.
Contact
Jennifer L. Waller, president and chief executive officer, Omicron Delta Kappa, (540) 458-5340, jennifer@odk.org
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