Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators - TACUSPA

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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

  • 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 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