{"id":789,"date":"2022-08-12T16:44:09","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T16:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/coeawards\/?page_id=789"},"modified":"2023-02-16T17:58:13","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T17:58:13","slug":"university","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/coeawards\/university\/","title":{"rendered":"University-Level Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The following awards are available at the University level. Learn more about each award’s criteria and list of previous award winners from the College of Education by expanding the purple title.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jack & Louise Arthur Excellence in Teaching Award<\/h4><\/div>
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This prestigious award was instituted in 1983 and named in honor of Jack and Louise Arthur, who were true patrons of education. One faculty member is recognized from the university community who exemplifies excellence in teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Dr. Steve Simpson (2013)<\/li>
  • Dr. Kayla Peak (2011)<\/li>
  • Dr. Joe Priest (2003)<\/li>
  • Dr. Joe Gillespie (1985)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award<\/h4><\/div>
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    Established in 2003 to recognize a Tarleton State University faculty member who has shown exemplary performance scholarly or creative activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Dr. Colin Pennington (2021)<\/li>
    • Dr. Amber Bozer (2018)<\/li>
    • Dr. Jim Gentry (2015)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award<\/h4><\/div>
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      Established in 2012 in recognition of a faculty member’s extraordinary efforts to increase student success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • Ms. Amy McKay (2015)<\/li>
      • Dr. Russ Higham (2014)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Engaged Faculty Award<\/h4><\/div>
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        Established in 2016 in recognition of exemplary engaged leadership and scholarship by a faculty member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • Dr. Sharon Tiffany Bowers (2019)<\/li>
        • Ms. Misti Reisman (2016)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Barry B. Thompson Service Award<\/h4><\/div>
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          Created in 1997, the award is named for Dr. Barry B. Thompson, former president of Tarleton State University and Chancellor-Emeritus of the Texas A&M University System. Dr. Thompson was widely known for his ‘open door’ policy as well as his high level of commitment to students during his almost 10 years as Tarleton’s president. The award is given annually to a faculty member in recognition of outstanding service to students, the campus community, and significant contributions to student-faculty interactions outside the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          • Dr. Joe Priest (2018)<\/li>
          • Ms. Penny Wright (2017)<\/li>
          • Dr. Steve Simpson (2007)<\/li>
          • Dr. Flo Reven (2001)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            Outstanding Junior Faculty Award<\/h4><\/div>
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            The Outstanding Junior Faculty Award is given in recognition of demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarly or creative activities, and service by a faculty member beginning an academic career. The award is given on the basis of cumulative achievement since joining the faculty at Tarleton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            • Dr. Ryan Glaman (2020)<\/li>
            • Dr. Rebecca Putman (2018)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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              Distinguished Faculty Award<\/h4><\/div>
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              Dr. Jill Burk (2016)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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              Tarleton Alumni Association Award<\/h4><\/div>
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              No winners at this time<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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