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Dr. Raven Anderson Named

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PTK Regional Coordinator

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) congratulates Dr. Raven Anderson who was recently named as the next New Mexico PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) Regional Coordinator.

Dr. Anderson has successfully grown the SENMC Alpha Rho XI PTK chapter both in membership and engagement leading the chapter to be named one of the Top 100 Chapters in the world. He has been involved in the society for nearly 15 years as a member, alumnus, and advisor, and has been awarded the Member Hallmark and Alumni Achievement Award.

“We are so proud of Dr. Anderson and congratulate him on his selection. It is a great honor to see him recognized with this honor, and I look forward to seeing all that the New Mexico PTK Region will do under his leadership,” said Dr. Kevin Beardmore, President at SENMC.

Dr. Anderson is the Assistant Professor of Business and the Student Accessibilities Coordinator at SENMC. He is dedicated to advocating for student success and inclusive learning, and honors education. As a Faculty Member in the Business and Information Technology Department at Southeast New Mexico College, he teaches a diverse portfolio of courses in business, management, economics, human resources, and global business. His student-centered approach emphasizes academic excellence, leadership development, and equitable access to high-impact learning experiences.

About Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa is the first 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 4.4 million members and nearly 1,250 chapters in 11 countries, with approximately 220,000 active members in the nation’s colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.

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