ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FALL 2020 FACULTY & STAFF OPENING MEETING August 17, 2020 OPENING REMARKS
Dr. Karen R. Murray Provost and Executive Vice President
2 DR. KIM RYNEARSON
DEAN, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DR. CREDENCE BAKER
DEAN, COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES DR. SALLY LEWIS
DEAN, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES DR. ERIC MORROW
DEAN, COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS DR. MICHAEL HUGGINS
DEAN, COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION OF • Quality Service Award – Ms. Lauren Gillespie ACADEMIC • Enhancing the Student Experience Award – AFFAIRS Ms. Julie Phillips 2020 STAFF AWARD • Impact Award – Ms. Heather Chaney RECIPIENTS • Horizon Award – Ms. Cory McCray •Barry B. Thompson Service Award – Dr. Keith Emmert (COST, MATH)
•Engaged Faculty Award – Dr. Scott Cook (COST, MATH) DIVISION OF •Outstanding Junior Faculty Award – ACADEMIC Dr. Brandon Smith (COAES, ASVT) AFFAIRS 2020 •Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award – FACULTY AWARD Dr. Bryant Wyatt (COST, MATH) RECIPIENTS •Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award – Dr. Tara Shelley (COLFA, SCCJS)
•O.A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award – Dr. David Frazier (COAES, AGCS) DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS • Allison A. Jones • Charles W. Ashton Jr.
• Jericha N. Hopson • Renee E. Barlow
• Kimberly R. Jaska • Janet I. Bell
• Sharla K. Self • Barbara C. Bellows
5 • Jacqueline H. Abernathy • Jensen E. Branscombe
• Haitham M. Abu Ghazaleh • Katherine M. Brown years • Lynal S. Albert • Scott A. Cook DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS • Christopher L. Copeland • Tamera .L Lewis
• Roy E. Dittfurth Jr. • Rachel H. Miller
• Mweni U. Ekpo • Clay Allen Nelson
• Chelsea N. Estep • Walter F. Owsley
5 • Kristina N. Higgins • Bimal Pandey
• Katrina L. Hinson • Debjeet Pradhan years • John W. Leaverton • Rebecca S. Putman DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS • Myoung-Gwi Ryou • Eric J. Wyers • Nancy L. Summer • Angela K. Jones • Charles R. Thomas • Heather A. Mathewson • Rajesh B. Vuddandam • Timothy B. Matthews 5 • Roberta K. Walton • Michele S. McAfee • Jerry K. Weldon II • Joseph W. Perry years • Cessna C. Winslow DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
• Jeremiah J. Bass • Sarah M. Simpson
• Jamie N. Borchardt • Misty G. Smith
• Cheryl L. Hunter • Charles A. Stein 10 • Jennifer H. Ireland • Rudy S. Tarpley • Heather A. Labansat • Lisa B. Wan years • Brian T. Scoggins • Mylissa R. Parham DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
• Joseph L. McMahan • Thomas K. Burdenski, Jr.
• Lori A. Algood • Marissa D. Burns
• Credence T. Baker • Nelly Diciccio 15 • Danna M. Beaty • Tonya M. Dobson • Thomas P. Bradley • Shaukat N. Goderya years • Jeffrey B. Breeden • Samantha N. Headstream DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
• Vicky V. Johnson • Benjamin M. Sword
• Jason M. Latouche • Tara L. Whitson
• Kameron Mason • Debra L. Herrin
15 • Brandon P. Shipman years DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
• Jeanelle Barrett • Stephen R. Mercer • Michael F. Hibbs • Kathleen A. Mollick • Joseph R. Higham III • Russell S. Pfau 20 • James R. Hunter • Alexander M. Tanter years • William H. Jones Jr. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT
25 Elisabeth R. Riggs years DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Arthur A. Low 30 B. Mark Shipman years DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT
35 Randall E. Rosiere years DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT
45 Robert W. Newby years DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT
50 Jimmy J. McCoy years DR. STEVE DAMRON, COLLEGE OF DEAN AGRICULTURAL AND DR. JOLENA WADDELL, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATE DEAN SCIENCES DR. BARRY LAMBERT, ASSOCIATE DEAN
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. 22 AGRICULTURE CENTER UPDATES & IMPROVEMENTS 2019-20 IN REVIEW Opening Animal and Plant Sciences Center • John Tarleton Agricultural Advocates formed • 7 State of the art laboratories including The Purple • Visited 51 secondary schools recruiting for Tarleton Tractor, our retail merchandizing laboratory • 9th annual National FFA Officer Preparatory Academy • 42,000 sq. ft. covered animal working area equipped • Results - All 6 elected National FFA officers were alumni with chutes, scales, pens and 2 arenas • 4 greenhouses for teaching, research and retail Equine Center RESEARCH GRANTS SUBMITTED • Upgrades to classroom and reproduction lab FY '20 • Addition of no-slip flooring • Expansion of equipment storage building $22.3M 51 TOTAL PROPOSALS • Replacement of indoor arena railing • Renovating exterior paddocks and pastures Construction of Entrance Gates to Ag Center Southwest Regional Dairy NEW DEGREE OFFERINGS • Major improvements to the waste management system •M.S. in Animal Science - 28 Students this Fall • Fiber optic wiring •B.S. in Agricultural Communication degree Decorative fencing the length of Farm Road comes online this Fall • give Ag Center definition and a polished look Ag Center fencing • Replacing 7.5 miles
23 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. DR. ANDREW CASSENS • Department of Animal Science and Veterinary Technology
• Assistant Professor
• Teaching Specialty: Meat Science
• Ph.D. Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, 2020
• M.S. Animal Science, Texas A&M University, 2017
• B.S. Animal Science, Texas A&M University, 2015 DR. STUART WEISS • Department of Wildlife, Sustainability and Ecosystem Sciences
• Assistant Professor
• Teaching Specialty: Horticulture
• Ph.D. Horticultural Sciences, University of Florida, 2015
• M.S. Agriculture, Tarleton State University, 2001
• B.S. Animal Science, Texas A&M University, 1997 ZHAN ALJOE
• Agriculture Center Manager
• M.S. Range Science, Texas A&M University, 1990
• B.S. Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University, 1986 MATTHEW ESCALANTE
• Budget and Records Specialist
• M.S. Accounting, American Military University, 2018
• B.S. Criminal Justice, California State University, 2009 COAES LEADERSHIP CHANGES
• Dr. Barry Lambert, Associate Dean
• Dr. Chris Haynes, Interim Department Head of Agricultural and Consumer Sciences
• Dr. Jeff Breeden, Department Head of Wildlife, Sustainability and Ecosystem Sciences
28 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. COAES TENURE AND PROMOTIONS
• Dr. Lea Ann Kinman – Awarded Tenure and Promoted to Associate Professor
• Dr. Curtis Langley – Awarded Tenure and Promoted to Associate Professor
• Dr. Donald McGahan – Promoted to Professor
• Dr. Jolena Waddell – Promoted to Professor
29 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. • Barry B. Thompson Service Award –
Dr. Rudy Tarpley
• Engaged Faculty Award – COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE Dr. Brant Poe AND • Outstanding Junior Faculty Award – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Dr. Brandon Smith 2020 • Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award – FACULTY AWARD Dr. Chandra Andrew RECIPIENTS • Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award –
Dr. Heather Mathewson
• O.A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. David Frazier DR. CHRIS SHAO, DEAN
COLLEGE OF DR. JOSEPH SCHUESSLER, ASSOCIATE DEAN BUSINESS DR. KELDON BAUER, ASSOCIATE DEAN
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. 31 2019-2020 COB HIGHLIGHTS
• Name change from “College of Business Administration” to “College of Business”
• The final stage of the AACSB accreditation process with a tentative site visit on May 1, 2022
• Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Conference, featuring the President and CEO of the bank, with over 300 attendees
• A CPA pass rate of 58.42%, second in the Texas A&M University System and behind SMU and TCU in the DFW area
• MS in Management with 6 concentrations
• Tarleton Tartan Project, a student-led online/face-to-face retail operations, launched ( https://www.tarleton.edu/tartan/index.html )
32 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES
33 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. DR. KELDON BAUER
• Associate Dean
• Ph.D., Finance, Texas Tech University
• MBA, University of Utah
• BA in Finance, University of Utah
• Teaching Interests: Corporate finance, financial markets & institutions, investments
• Research Interests: Financial institutions - particularly credit unions, and the use of technology in banking. DR. TRISS ASHTON
• Head - Department of Management
• Ph.D., Management Science & Logistics, University of North Texas
• MBA, University of North Texas
• BS-Applied Physics & Math, Angelo State University
• Teaching Interests: Applied Statistics, Data Analytics, Data Mining, Management Science
Research Interests: Machine based text mining in any business domain; statistical analysis for fraud detection & money laundering DR. BOB PELLEGRINO
• Head - Department of Marketing & Information Systems
• DBA, Louisiana Tech University
• MBA-Marketing, Western Illinois University
• BBA-Marketing, Western Illinois University
• Teaching Interests: Marketing Strategy/Management, Marketing Research, Personal Selling, Sales Management, Marketing Ethics
• Research Interests: Sales Training, Marketing of Cannabis DR. DERRILL WATSON
• Head - Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics
• Ph.D., Economics, Cornell University
• MA, Economics, Cornell University
• BA, Economics, Brigham Young University
• Teaching Interests: Development economics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Food Policy, Public Choice Economics, International Economics, Money and Banking
• Research Interests: Food Policy; Development Economics COLLEGE OF BUSINESS NEW FACULTY
38 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. MR. DANIEL ADAMS
• Department of Accounting, Finance, & Economics
• Visiting Instructor of Accounting
• Master of Accounting, Tarleton State University
• BBA-Accounting, Tarleton State University MR. PHILLIP HAYES
• Department of Management
• Visiting Instructor of Management
• MBA, Tarleton State University
• BS-Computer Information Systems, Tarleton State University MS. TAMMY TULL
• Department of Management
• Visiting Instructor of Management
• MS-Human Resource Management, Tarleton State University
• MBA, Tarleton State University
• BSAS, Tarleton State University
• Teaching Interests: Business Ethics, Business Communication, Strategic Compensation, Principles of Management MS. TARA WHITSON
• Department of Marketing & Computer Information Systems
• Visiting Instructor of Computer Information Systems
• MS-Information Systems, Tarleton State University
• BS-Computer Information Systems, Tarleton State University
• Teaching Interests: Business Computer Applications, Management Information Systems, Systems Analysis and Design, IT Project Management, Website Development SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
MS. KYLIE CRUSON
• Program Coordinator – America's SBDC at Tarleton
• BS in Economics, Texas A&M – College Station TENURE AND PROMOTION
• Promoted to Full Professor
• Dr. Charles Thomas
• Awarded Tenure and Promoted to Associate Professor
Accounting, Finance & Economics Management
Dr. James Goodpasture Dr. Jacob Heller
Dr. Nina Rogers Dr. Dianna Krueger
Dr. Ashley Schieck Marketing & Computer Information Systems
Dr. Ceyhan Kilic
44 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. • Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award – COLLEGE OF Dr. David Notgrass BUSINESS • Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award - 2020 FACULTY AWARD Dr. Curtis Atchley RECIPIENTS • O. A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award - Dr. Jacob Heller
• Outstanding Junior Faculty Award - Dr. Triss Ashton DR. KIM RYNEARSON, DEAN
COLLEGE OF DR. KAYLA PEAK, EDUCATION ASSOCIATE DEAN DR. CHRIS SLOAN, ASSISTANT DEAN
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. 46 COE 2019-2020 HIGHLIGHTS
• Program Updates • Other Updates
• BS Kinesiology in FW • TCCW First Year
• BAAS Kinesiology in Stephenville, • Psychological Sciences OER FW, and global campus • Functional Anatomy Lab • BS Sports Management (Fall 2021) • TPI-US Inspection • New Doctoral Concentration – Educational Technology • TEA Audit • MS Educational Technology • US-PREP Grant • EC-3 Teacher Certification • edTPA Grant
• Enrollment Increases
47 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES
48 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. DR. CHRIS SLOAN Assistant Dean
• PhD, Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University
• MA, Curriculum and Instruction, Angelo State University
• BS, Math and Science, Angelo State University COLLEGE OF EDUCATION NEW FACULTY
50 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. MS. CARRIE BAUGHN
• Visiting instructor-Psychological Sciences
• M.S. Psychology, Abilene Christian University, 2001
• B.S. Psychology, Abilene Christian University, 1994 DR. MIKE LUERA
• Assistant Professor-Health and Human Performance
• PhD. Health and Human Performance, Oklahoma State University
• M.S. Exercise and Sports Studies, Texas Tech University
• B.S. Exercise and Sports Studies, Texas Tech University DR. JULIE MATA
• Visiting Instructor-Sport Science
• Ed.D. Educational Leadership & Technology, Tarleton State University
• M.Ed. Exercise and Sport Studies, Tarleton State University
• B.S. Exercise and Sport Studies, Tarleton State University MS. JENNIFER HOPSON
• Coordinator of Field Experiences
• M.Ed. Texas A&M Commerce
• B.S. Tarleton State University • Dr. Crystal Rose • PhD Curriculum and COE FACULTY Instruction AND STAFF • Texas Tech University ACHIEVEMENTS • Ms. Lacy Carruth • BA Psychology • St. Leo University • Barry B. Thompson Service Award - Ms. Amy McKay
• Engaged Faculty Award – Dr. Tom Tallach
• Outstanding Junior Faculty Award – COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Dr. Kelsey McEntyre 2020 • Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award – FACULTY Ms. Stephanie Nelson AWARD • Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award – RECIPIENTS Dr. Rebecca Putman
• O.A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award – Dr. Sharon Tiffany Bowers COLLEGE OF DR. SALLY LEWIS, DEAN HEALTH SCIENCES DR. JULIE MERRIMAN, ASSOCIATE DEAN AND HUMAN DR. JENNIFER MUNDINE, SERVICES ASSISTANT DEAN
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. 57 SCHOOL OF NURSING
Dr. Julie Thomas, Department Head, Pre-Licensure Nursing
Dr. Chequisha Davis, Department Head, Post-Licensure and Graduate Nursing
Dr. Jennifer Mundine, Assistant Dean
58 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES HIGHLIGHTS
• Fort Worth Building 2 shared with College of Education which will allow Tarleton to expand suite of healthcare offerings
• Communications Disorders Laboratory in Fort Worth Building 1
• Interdisciplinary Telehealth Institute Initiative
• Herculean efforts to support rapid pivot to virtual learning for laboratory and clinical experiences and to prepare for AY21 to support graduate's licensure and certification
59 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NEW FACULTY
60 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES, PUBLIC HEALTH AND NUTRITION SCIENCES
Dr. Cherilyn Garner, Department Head
• PhD Cornell, Biomedical Sciences, Infectious Diseases
• Certificate in MLS Tarleton State University
• Diplomat, American Board Medical Microbiology MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES, PUBLIC HEALTH AND NUTRITION SCIENCES
• Dr. Girdhari Rijal, Assistant Professor
• PhD Dentistry , Pathology and Biology, Kyungpook National University, South Korea
• MLS (ASCP) MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES, PUBLIC HEALTH AND NUTRITION SCIENCES
Ms. Paula McKeehan, Assistant Professor
• MS Agricultural Education, Tarleton State University
• MS Family and Consumer Sciences, Baylor University
• Registered and Licensed Dietician SCHOOL OF NURSING DEPARTMENT OF PRE-LICENSURE NURSING Dr. Julie Thomas, Department Head and Assistant Professor
• Doctorate Nurse Practitioner,
• BSN, MSN Phoenix University SCHOOL OF NURSING DEPARTMENT OF POST-LICENSURE NURSING
Dr. Chiquesha "Keisha" Davis, Department Head, Graduate Program Director and Assistant Professor
• Doctorate Nursing Practice, University of Texas at Tyler
• MS Nursing, University of Texas at Tyler
• Medical-Surgical (ANCC, MSNCB) SCHOOL OF NURSING DEPARTMENT OF PRE-LICENSURE NURSING
Dr. Lisa Everrett, Instructor
• Doctorate Nurse Practitioner, University of Texas at Arlington
• BSN, MSN Phoenix University SCHOOL OF NURSING DEPARTMENT OF PRE-LICENSURE NURSING
Dr. Renae Authement, Assistant Professor
• Doctor of Nursing Practice, Loyola University in New Orleans
• MSN Bellevue University SCHOOL OF NURSING DEPARTMENT OF PRE-LICENSURE NURSING
Ms. Jeannie Simpson, Instructor
• MSN, BSN Liberty University
• ADN, Tarleton State University DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNICATIONS DISORDERS
Dr. Lindsey Marek, Assistant Professor Clinical Track
• EdD and BSW, University of Mary Hardin- Baylor
• MSW, Abilene Christian University
• LMSW, LCDC DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNICATIONS DISORDERS
Dr. Amanda Harper Wilson, Assistant Professor
• PhD Social Work, Baylor University
• MSW, Baylor University
• BAAS, University North Texas
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNICATIONS DISORDERS
Dr. Veronica Molina, Assistant Professor
• DSW Capella University
• MSW and BSW University of Texas Pan American DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNICATIONS DISORDERS
Colonel Mary Jo McGregor, Assistant Commandant and Instructor Social Work
• B.A. Political Science, Northwestern University; M.A. Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College;
• Master’s of Social Work, Tarleton State University
• 25 years USMC active duty (Logistics); combat veteran (Iraq & Afghanistan) • COLLEGE OF Associate Professor and Tenure HEALTH • Dr. Ryan Foster SCIENCES AND • Dr. Subi Gandhi HUMAN SERVICES TENURE • Dr. Samantha Pehl AND PROMOTION • Dr. Jennifer Yeager • Dr. Mary Winton • Dr. Tiffany Wiggington • Barry B. Thompson Service Award
• Dr. Beck Munsey COLLEGE OF HEALTH • Engaged Faculty Award SCIENCES AND • Dr. Misty Smith HUMAN SERVICES 2020 • Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award FACULTY AWARD • Dr. Ebony Hall RECIPIENTS • Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award
• Dr. Ryan Foster
• O.A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award
• Ms. Tamera Lewis DR. ERIC MORROW, DEAN COLLEGE OF DR. ALEX DEL CARMEN, LIBERAL AND FINE ASSOCIATE DEAN ARTS DR. BEN SWORD, ASSISTANT DEAN
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. 75 NEW PARTNERSHIP: TEXAS CENTER FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM
• formerly at TCU and supported by the Texas Newspaper Foundation
• focus on community newspapers through training workshops and seminars
• mission aligns with our Journalism programs
• network for our students and faculty for training and jobs
• thanks to Dan and Katherine Malone for their work and coordination
• https://tccjtsu.com/ NEW PARTNERSHIP: TEXAS FOLKLORE SOCIETY
• Founded in 1910 – oldest continuously functioning folklore organization in US
• Formerly at University of Texas and Stephen F. Austin
• Published over 100 volumes of folklore related works
• Development plans for endowed chair in folklore in Department of English and Languages
• Offices and archives on the second floor of Grant
• Large network of members related to Texas History and Folklore
• http://www.texasfolkloresociety.org/ INSTITUTE FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS
• TAMUS initiative for repository of data on racial profiling
• Research group led by Dr. Alex del Carmen and faculty from TAMUS Universities
• Housed in School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Strategic Studies SPEAKING CENTER
• Expanding into conference room on second floor of Grant
• Technology and set-ups to support presentations and feedback
• Quality resource that was in demand by students
• Supported by the Department of Communication Studies PLANS FOR FALL EVENTS Town Hall and Texan Debate
Virtual events
Theatre
“Top Girls” – rehearsed and performed outside with live- stream
“Yellow Iris” – recorded and broadcasted on KTRL as a radio show
Music
Symphonic Band in Fall
Marching Band in Spring
Virtual Choir Performances
Fashion Studies
Virtual Fashion Show COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS NEW FACULTY
81 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. DR. REBECCA MORROW
• Department of Criminal Justice
• Assistant Professor
• BA, English (1996) University of Wyoming
• MA, Sociology (2010) Western Illinois University
• PhD, Sociology (2019) University of Western Illinois, Urbana-Champaign MS. RENAE GREEN
• Department of English and Languages
• Visiting Instructor of English
• BA, Elementary Education and English (1990) Houston Baptist University
• MFA, Writing (2020) Lindenwood University DR. CHRISTOPHER MORROW
• Department of English and Languages
• Professor and Department Head
• BA, English Literature (1996) University of Wyoming
• MA, English Literature (1998) Texas A&M University
• PhD, English Literature (2006) Texas A&M University DR. J. BRADLEY BAKER
• Department of Fine Arts
• Visiting Instructor of Collaborative Piano
• BM, Piano Performance (2006) North Dakota State University
• MM, Piano Performance (2008) Cleveland Institute of Music
• DMA, Piano Performance (2014) University of Alabama DR. JAHUE ANDERSON
• Department of History, Sociology, Geography & GIS
• Instructor of History
• BA, Geography (2001) University of Texas
• BA, History (2001) University of Texas
• MA, History (2004) Texas State University
• PhD, United States History (2009) Texas Christian University DR. CORY HAALA
• Department of History, Sociology, Geography & GIS
• Visiting Instructor of History
• BA, History and Political Science (2012) Northwestern University
• MA, American History (2015) Marquette University
• PhD, American History (2020) Marquette University DR. YOLANDA (YUEN) TSANG
• Department of History, Sociology, Geography & GIS
• Visiting Assistant Professor of Geography
• BA, Geography (2004) University of North Texas
• MS, Geography (2008) University of North Texas
• PhD, Geospatial Sciences (2019) University of Texas at Dallas DR. GALIA COHEN
• School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Strategic Studies
• Assistant Professor and Director of the Division of Public Administration
• BA, Psychology (2001) Bar-Ilan University, Israel
• MS, Organizational Sociology (2008) Bar-Ilan University, Israel
• PhD, Public Administration (2014) University of Texas at Dallas Dr. Ben Sword Dr. Chris Morrow Dr. Amy O'Dell Dr. Galia Cohen Ms. Prudence Jones Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Professor Department Head, and Interim and Director, and Assistant and Assistant Department of Department Head, Division of Public Department Head, Dean, English and Department of Administration Department of College of Liberal Languages Government, Legal Fine Arts & Fine Arts Studies, & Philosophy LEADERSHIP CHANGES Dr. Katherine Brown Mr. Timothy Harding Dr. Cynthia McPherson Associate Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor Professional Track
TENURE & PROMOTION Dr. Dymtro Perevertailenko Dr. Paul Stafford Dr. Ben Sword Associate Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor
TENURE & PROMOTION • Barry B. Thompson Service Award –
Dr. Atsuko Kawakami
• Engaged Faculty Award –
Dr. Karley Goen COLLEGE OF LIBERAL & • Outstanding Junior Faculty Award – FINE ARTS Dr. Jensen Branscombe 2020 • Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award – FACULTY AWARD Mr. Casey Heath RECIPIENTS • Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award –
Dr. Tara Shelley
• O.A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award –
Mr. Knut Hybinette COLLEGE OF DR. MIKE HUGGINS, DEAN
SCIENCE AND DR. DENISE MARTINEZ, TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE DEAN
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. 94 COST HIGHLIGHTS
• Farley Education • Dr. Rajani Srinivasan was awarded a Building established at Timberlake patent for her invention related to the use Biological Field Station of plant-based materials in water treatment • Acquisition & rebranding of the Environmental Alliance Garden • Establishment of the Burnaby Munson Distinguished Research Professorship in • New plant fossil species Chemistry – Awarded to Dr. Rajani discovered by Geoscience faculty & students Srinivasan
• MS Computer Engineering • Establishment of two Administrative Fellow positions to assist with Student Success & Retention and Curriculum & • MS Environmental Science Assessment
95 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. COST HIGHLIGHTS
• The student Construction Science • Biology student, Shady Kuster, team won 5th place in the 2020 received the Bobby Baker Award for International Builders Show – her presentation at the 2020 Texas Construction Management Society of Mammologists Competition Conference
• The student Enivronmental/Civil • Mathematics students, Jaryd Engineering Team won 1st place in Domine, Mason McCallum, and the Water Environment Association Shawn Brody all won awards at the of Texas Student Design Texas Academy of Science Meeting Competition
96 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. Dr. Keith Emmert
Department Head of Mathematics
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES Dr. Michael Huggins
Dean, College of Science & Technology NEW LEADERSHIP ROLES
Dr. Eileen Faulkenberry Dr. Rajesh Vuddandam
Administrative Fellow Administrative Fellow for Student Success for Curriculum & & Retention Assessment
98 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NEW FACULTY
99 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. DR. SAGHAR HAGHIGHI
• Department of Chemistry, Geosciences & Physics
• Visiting Instructor, Organic Chemistry
• Ph.D in Chemistry, Shiraz University DR. ALEXANDRU HERESCU
• Department of Engineering & Computer Science
• Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
• RELLIS Campus
• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University DR. NOUROUDDIN SHARIFI
• Department of Engineering Technology
• Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology
• RELLIS Campus
• Ph.D. In Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut MS. HANNAH GRANT
• Department of Mathematics
• Visiting Instructor, Mathematics
• MS Mathematics, Tarleton State University TENURE & PROMOTION
Awarded Tenure & Promoted Promoted to Senior Instructor to Associate Professor • Mr. Terry Johnson, Biology • Dr. Scott Cook, Mathematics • Ms. Mary Peters, Mathematics • Dr. Dustin Edwards, Biology Promoted to Professor • Dr. Billy Gray, Engineering Technology • Dr. Michael Hibbs, Chemistry, Geoscience & Physics • Dr. Ryan Morgan, Chemistry, Geoscience & Physics • Dr. Katherine Smith, Mathematics
104 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. • Barry B. Thompson Service Award -
Dr. Keith Emmert, Mathematics
• Engaged Faculty Award -
COLLEGE OF Dr. Scott Cook, Mathematics SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY • Outstanding Junior Faculty Award - 2020 Dr. Victoria Chraibi, Biology
FACULTY AWARD • Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award - RECIPIENTS Dr. Bryant Wyatt, Mathematics
• Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award -
Dr. Richard Winton, Mathematics
• O.A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award -
Mr. Daren Davis, Engineering Technology COLLEGE OF DR. CREDENCE BAKER, GRADUATE STUDIES DEAN
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. 106 COGS TEAM
Credence Baker Brandon Shipman Elizabeth Dunn Wendy Weiss
Leah Bartelt Mweni Ekpo Sylvia Smith Caitlin Moyer
107 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. COGS HIGHLIGHTS
Campus Location – Admin Annex II • Addition of "Global Studies"
• Scholarship and Grants
• Shift to Virtual Recruiting Events
• Enrollment Update
108 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. DR. JORDAN BARKLEY, ACADEMIC ASSOCIATE PROVOST AND ASSOCIATE VICE ADMINISTRATION PRESIDENT
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. 109 UPDATES FROM • Space Updates ACADEMIC • Learning Spaces and COVID-19 ADMINISTRATION • Academic Space Scheduling
• SACSCOC Updates • Submission Date • QEP Topic • Visit Date
• Reorganization REORGANIZATION OF ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
Associate Provost & AVP for Academic Administration
Office of Institutional Analytics, Office of Academic Leadership & Military Office of the Registrar Honors College University College Effectiveness, & Scheduling College Accreditation
Mr. Marcelo Rivera, Col. (R) Kenny Weldon, Mr. Morgan Carter, Mr. David Sutton, Dr. Craig Clifford, Assistant Registrar and Commandant of Cadets Dr. Laurie Sharp, Dean Director Registrar Dean Director and Dean
111 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. Lieutenant Colonel Mike Eliassen, US Army Professor of Military Science • B. A. in History and Honors with International Emphasis, Washington State University
• B. A. in Education, Eastern Washington University
• Masters of Military Science from American Military University
• Masters of Military Studies from The Australian National University
• 19 years of military experience: Career Field: Infantry Officer
• Recently commanded the 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment (Tomahawks) and has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan five times, for a total of 50 months.
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. Captain James Forbes, US Army Assistant Professor of Military Science
• M.A. in Philosophy
• M.A. in Apologetics
• 16 years of military experience (7 Navy; 9 Army)
• Career Field: Military Intelligence Officer
• 2 Overseas Tours
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. Colonel Mary Jo MacGregor, US Marine Corps (Retired)
Assistant Commandant Academics & Career Readiness, Instructor, Social Work
• B.A. Political Science, Northwestern University
• M.A. Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College;
• Master's of Social Work, Tarleton State University
• 25 years USMC active duty (Logistics); combat veteran (Iraq & Afghanistan)
• Youth advocate for at-risk and foster youth
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. CURRICULUM, DR. DIANE TAYLOR, ASSOCIATE PROVOST, SENIOR ASSOCIATE VICE ASSESSMENT, AND PRESIDENT, AND DEAN OF FACULTY AFFAIRS FACULTY
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Associate Provost & Senior AVP for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty
Director of Student Associate Dean for Associate Dean for Director of Extension Dean of University Disability Services Curriculum and Faculty Affairs and and Off-Campus Libraries and Academic Assessment Development Education Testing
Ms. Tracy Holtman, Interim Director of Dr. Jason LaTouche Dr. Laura Gordey Dr. Lesley Leach Dr. Melissa Becker Library
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SUPPORT HOW. KNOW TEXANS | UNIVERSITY STATE TARLETON • [email protected]
• Questions
• Implementation issues
• Support from instructional designer
11 • Other 8 NEW STAFF IN CAFA
University Libraries:
• Carrie Pike, Fort Worth Library Circulation Specialist
• Adam Keim, Reference/Instruction Librarian
• Alexa Beeman, Library Marketing & Outreach Specialist
• Tracy Holtman, Interim Director of Libraries
Center for Educational Excellence:
• Scott January, Instructional Designer
• Emily McLemore, Instructional Designer SPONSORED DR. BARRY LAMBERT, ASSOCIATE VICE PROJECTS PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH
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• Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee • The IACUC oversees use of vertebrate animals in teaching, research, and service-related activities
• Institutional Biosafety Committee • The IBC oversees all aspects of Tarleton's biohazards use program for research, teaching, and testing.
• Institutional Review Board
• The IRB is charged with the protection of human subjects involved in research through compliance with regulations specified by the Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) operating under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as well as other institutional policies.
121 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. EXTERNAL FUNDING SUPPORT
• The Office of Sponsored Projects assists faculty with the submission and management of external grants and contracts.
• Liaison with TAMUS Sponsored Research Services
• Contract negotiation
• Budget preparation
• Liaison with state/federal agency during post-award phase of projects
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Tarleton Center Room 213
IRB – Clay Gillespie - [email protected] (x1815)
IBC – Danielle Perkins – [email protected] (x 1647)
IACUC – Danielle Perkins – [email protected] (x 1647)
Grant Related Questions – Lacie Harris – [email protected] (x9927)
123 TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US THIS MORNING - HAVE A GREAT YEAR!
August 17, 2020