Anthology Board Member to Receive Award for Leadership Excellence

January 29, 2021 -- Dr. Walter G. Bumphus, president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges, and Anthology board member, has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2021 Leadership Award from The Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Inc.

Since 2016, the Baldrige Foundation Board of Directors have recognized leaders in various sectors, including, Government, Health Care, Education, and Cybersecurity. The award recognizes those who have provided exceptionally outstanding support to Baldrige and the Foundation’s mission, as well as to the surrounding community.

Among this year’s recipients, Dr. Bumphus was acknowledged for leadership in the education sector, where he is known as an advocate for diversity and a champion of Community Colleges. Late last year, he was also awarded the American Council on Education’s Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award, for his tireless efforts to support underserved populations.

“This acknowledgement of exceptional leadership is undoubtedly well-deserved,” said Jim Milton, Chairman and CEO of Anthology. “Through his exemplary work in the Community College space, Dr. Bumphus has embodied what we at Anthology admire and aim to achieve—diversity, inclusivity and educational advancement for all.”

Dr. Bumphus himself stated in a release from The American Association of Community Colleges, “It is a testament to the work that our community colleges do each day to eliminate barriers to student success. That work is never complete and is vital to closing the achievement gaps for all Americans in pursuit of a better life. I share this award with all community college leaders and the millions of students they serve.”

The awards will be given at the Baldrige Foundation’s Quest for Excellence conference which will take place virtually on April 14, 2021.