Texas A&M System Awards
The following awards are available at the Texas A&M System level. Explore each award to learn more about the eligibility criteria, award details, and previous CKSS recipients by expanding the purple title below.
Professor Emeritus (TAMU SYSTEM LEVEL)
The Regents Professor Award was instituted by The Texas A&M University System in 1996 to honor individuals at the rank of professor or equivalent who have provided exemplary service as faculty members not only to their university or agency, but also to the community, the State of Texas, and/or the nation, and/or at the international level. Recipients of this award are designated as “Regents Professors”. Once professors have been designated as such, they will retain the title throughout the duration of their service at the University or Agency.
Eligibility Criteria:
·-Must bear the rank of professor or equivalent for a minimum of five years at a System university or agency
-A distinguished record of service both at the local and state, and/or national, and/or international level
-An outstanding record of teaching, combined with accomplishments in research or other creative or scholarly activity
-Give guidance on the potential for continuation of distinguished service
-Be a full-time faculty member (may include department heads)
-Demonstrated a sincere commitment to the university or agency
Dr. Joe Priest (2024)
Dr. Wendell Sadler (2022)
Dr. Steve Simpson (2019)
Dr. Joe Gillespie (2018)
Professor Emeritus (TAMU SYSTEM LEVEL)
Eligibility Criteria:
Dr. Joe Gillespie (2018)
Dr. Johnny Dunn (1995)
Dr. Melvin Crawford
Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators (TAMU SYSTEM LEVEL)
Designed to celebrate educators who have made significant contributions to K-12 Teacher Preparation within the state of Texas.
Eligibility Criteria:
Dr. Sharon Tiffany Bowers (2019)
Dr. Wendell Sadler (2017)
Dr. Joe Gillespie (2015)
Chancellor’s Excellence in Teaching Award (TAMU SYSTEM LEVEL)
Created to recognize outstanding faculty based on student evaluation of instruction. President Dominic Dottavio stated “It is a high honor to be recognized in this manner by Tarleton’s students and a clear indication that our faculty members are making a difference in the Tarleton community.” The award was established in Spring 2009 and discontinued in December 2012.
Eligibility Criteria:
Ms. Amy McKay (Spring 2012, Spring 2011)
Ms. Misti Reisman (Fall 2011)
Dr. Wendell Sadler (Fall 2011)
Dr. Joe Gillespie (Spring 2011)
Dr. Kayla Peak (Spring 2011, Spring 2010, Spring 2009)
Ms. Jennifer Bow (Spring 2009)