Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators

A Volunteer Association of Student Affairs Staff, Faculty and Students in
Texas 2-Year and 4-Year Colleges and Universities

AWARDS

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.

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 administratio
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

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
Must be a current member of TACUSPA

Please consider nominating a deserving colleague for one of these
awards. Nominations for the 2008 awards will be accepted from July 7th
through August 29, 2008. Nominations may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed
to:

2008 Awards & Recognition Chair
Charlin Jones
Assistant Director for Special Events
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Cirlce
San Antonio, TX 78249
Ph: 210-458-6736
Fax: 210-458-4772
charlin.jones@utsa.edu

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