April 4, 2025
Tallahassee State College is proud to announce that Candice Grause, Vice President for Communications and Chief of Staff, has been selected as a recipient of the Distinguished College Administrator Award from Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges. This prestigious award recognizes college leaders who demonstrate exceptional support for student success.
Nominated by the highest-achieving students at TSC, Grause is being honored for her unwavering commitment to fostering student achievement and creating opportunities for academic and personal growth. Her leadership in communications, marketing, and strategic initiatives has played a crucial role in shaping the student experience at TSC.
Grause, a proud TSC alumna and former PTK member, has dedicated more than a decade to the college. Since joining the President’s Executive Team in 2018, she has led major initiatives, including Hurricane Michael recovery efforts, Prosperity 32304, and the College’s rebranding to Tallahassee State College in 2024.
“Candice’s leadership has had a profound impact on our students and our institution,” said Dr. Jim Murdaugh, President of TSC. “Her dedication to the College is evident in everything she does. This recognition from Phi Theta Kappa is a testament to the positive influence she has on our students’ journeys.”
Beyond her role at TSC, Grause is actively engaged in the community. She currently serves as Chair of Choose Tallahassee and was a member of the Tallahassee-Leon County Bicentennial Steering Committee. In 2024, she was named to the News Service of Florida’s 40 Under 40 for her contributions to politics and policy and was inducted into the TSC Alumni and Friends Hall of Fame.
Phi Theta Kappa will formally recognize Grause at its 2025 PTK Catalyst Convention, where she will be celebrated alongside other distinguished administrators from across the country.
For more information about Phi Theta Kappa and its Distinguished College Administrator Award, visit www.ptk.org.