AWARDS

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2011 TACUSPA Awards!
All nominations must be received by Friday, May 20, 2011.

TACUSPA recognizes the contributions of members to the organization and the student affairs profession each year at the annual fall conference. This year's fall conference will be held on October 16-18, 2011, in Austin, 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
• Click here for a listing of all Distinguished Service Award recipients.

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 by email to molly@uta.edu by Friday, May 20, 2011.
• 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