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AWARDS
To submit nominees for 2010 awards:
Award Form
TACUSPA recognizes the contributions of members to the organization
and the student affairs profession each year at the annual fall
conference. Click here for a listing of all award recipients. Criteria for the awards are listed below.
Dr. James (Jim) E. Caswell Distinguished Service Award
- Continuous TACUSPA membership for at
least ten year
- 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
Outstanding New Professional Award
- May not have served more than three years
in a full-time position in student affairs
- Will be judged on contributions to TACUSPA
and contributions to the individual’s employer institution(s)
- 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
- Must be a current member of TACUSPA
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
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
Faculty Member of the Year Award
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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
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In addition to nomination
form, must have one letter of recommendation from current student,
former student, or professional colleague
- Must be a current member of TACUSPA
Please consider nominating a deserving colleague for one of these awards. Nominations for the 2009 awards will be accepted from July 6th through August 3, 2009. Nominations may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to:
2010 Awards & Recognition Chair
Monica Mendez-Grant
Texas Woman's University
Ph: 940-898-3651
Fax: 940-898-3627
mmendezgrant@twu.edu
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