TACUSPA Award Nominations 2013

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 TACUSPA awards!  Nominations must be received no later than May 31^st.    

TACUSPA recognizes the contributions of members to the organization and the student affairs profession at the annual fall conference. This year’s fall conference will be held on October 13-15, 2013 in Houston, Texas.  Please consider nominating a deserving colleague for one of these awards. Criteria for the awards are listed below.  

Dr. James (Jim) E. Caswell Distinguished Service Award

•   Continuous TACUSPA membership for at least ten years

•   Leadership performance in student affairs at the state, regional, or national level, the high quality of which is recognized by peers

•   Contributions above and beyond the normal service required by positions of leadership                                                                  

•    Must be a current member of TACUSPA

•   Submit an online nomination for the James E. Caswell Award.    

Outstanding New Professional Award

•   May not have served more than three years in a full-time position in student affairs

•   Will be judged on professional contributions (TACUSPA, community, or the profession in general) and contributions to the individual’s employer institution

•   Has performed all aspects of his/her job in an exemplary manner

•   Must include a supporting letter from the immediate supervisor as part of the nomination

• The letter of support must be emailed to lisa.perez@tamucc.edu no later than May 31^st. 

•   Must be a current member of TACUSPA

•     Submit an online nomination for the Outstanding New Professional Award.

Mid-Level Student Affairs Professional Award

•    Demonstrated expertise in creating a campus environment that promotes student learning and professional development

•    Outstanding individual contribution in innovative and responsive services and programs that address varied and emerging needs of students

•    Significant contributions to the profession and to TACUSPA

•    Must have at least five years as a full-time practitioner in the field of Student Affairs

•   Must be a current member of TACUSPA

•   Submit an online nomination for the Mid-Level Student Affairs Professional Award.

Dissertation of the Year

•   Outstanding doctoral student in, or intending to enter, student affairs work

•   Demonstrates high-quality research relevant to student affairs administration

•    Completed dissertations and had degree conferred no more than 12 months prior

•   Must be a current member of TACUSPA

•   Submit an online nomination for the Dissertation of the Year Award.

Faculty Member of the Year Award

•   Full-time faculty member who teaches a course related to college students in Texas and long-term, part-time faculty members who teach similar courses or supervise internships

•   In addition to nomination form, must have one letter of recommendation from current student, former student, or professional colleague

•  The additional recommendation letter must be emailed to lisa.perez@tamucc.edu no later than May 31^th. 

•   Must be a current member of TACUSPA

•   Submit an online nomination for the Faculty Member of the Year Award.  

Nominations for the 2012-2013 awards will be accepted through May 31^st. 

All nomination forms must be submitted online.  The links are provided below.

James E. Caswell Award.

Outstanding New Professional Award.

Mid-Level Student Affairs Professional Award.

Dissertation of the Year Award.

Faculty Member of the Year Award

2013 Awards and Recognition Chair

Lisa O. Perez

Director University Center & Student Activities

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

361-825-5202: Voice

361-825-5201: Fax

lisa.perez@tamucc.edu