The following awards are available at the System level. Learn more about each award’s criteria and list of previous award winners from the College of Education by expanding the purple title.
Professor Emeritus
The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System honors a select group of retired faculty whose distinguished performance in teaching, research, and service was exemplary during their time at Tarleton State University.
Curriculum & Instruction
- Dr. Ron Bradberry(2005)
- Dr. Leo Purvis (1967)
Educational Leadership & Technology
- Dr. Mark Littleton (2016)
- Dr. Koy Floyd (2015)
- Dr. Dale Johnson (2011)
- Dr. Joe Cummings (1999)
- Dr. Leo Purvis (1967)
Kinesiology
- Dr. Joe Gillespie (2018)
- Dr. John Dunn (1995)
- Dr. Melvin Crawford
Psychological Sciences
- Dr. Linda Duncan (2015)
Office Emeritus (President, Dean)
No winners at this time
Regents Professor
The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System honors individuals at the rank of professor or equivalent whose distinguished performance in teaching, research, and service has been exemplary. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the A&M System on faculty members.
- Dr. Steve Simpson (2019)
- Dr. Joe Gillespie (2012)
- Dr. Don Beach (2008)
Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators
Designed to celebrate educators who have made significant contributions to K-12 Teacher Preparation within the state of Texas.
- Dr. Rebecca Putman (2021)
- Dr. Sharon Tiffany Bowers (2019)
- Dr. Vicky Johnson (2018 – College of Liberal & Fine Arts)
- Dr. Wendell Sadler (2017)
- Dr. Anita Castaneda (2016)
- Dr. Joe Gillespie (2015)
- Dr. Beth Riggs (2014 – College of Science & Technology)
- Dr. Jim Gentry (2013)
Chancellor’s Excellence in Teaching Award
Created to recognize outstanding faculty based on student evaluation of instruction. President Dominic Dottavio stated “It is a high honor to be recognized in this manner by Tarleton’s students and a clear indication that our faculty members are making a difference in the Tarleton community.” The award was established in Spring 2009 and discontinued in December 2012.
- Dr. Melissa Becker (Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010)
- Ms. Amy McKay (Spring 2012, Spring 2011)
- Dr. Laurie Sharp (Spring 2012, Fall 2011)
- Dr. Tom Faulkenberry (Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010)
- Ms. Jennifer McGregor (Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010)
- Ms. Misti Reisman (Fall 2011)
- Dr. Wendell Sadler (Fall 2011)
- Dr. Joe Gillespie (Spring 2011)
- Dr. Kayla Peak (Spring 2011, Spring 2010, Spring 2009)
- Ms. Jennifer Bow (Spring 2009)