Academic Affairs Fall 2020 Faculty & Staff Opening Meeting

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ACADEMIC AFFAIRSFALL 2020

FACULTY & STAFFOPENING MEETING

August 17, 2020

OPENING REMARKS

Dr. Karen R. Murray

Provost and Executive Vice President

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 ACADEMIC

AFFAIRS 2020

STAFF AWARD RECIPIENTS

• Quality Service Award – Ms. Lauren Gillespie

• Enhancing the Student Experience Award –Ms. Julie Phillips

• Impact Award – Ms. Heather Chaney

• Horizon Award – Ms. Cory McCray

DIVISION OF ACADEMIC

AFFAIRS 2020

FACULTY AWARD RECIPIENTS

•Barry B. Thompson Service Award –Dr. Keith Emmert (COST, MATH)

•Engaged Faculty Award –Dr. Scott Cook (COST, MATH)

•Outstanding Junior Faculty Award –Dr. Brandon Smith (COAES, ASVT)

•Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award –Dr. Bryant Wyatt (COST, MATH)

•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

5years

• Allison A. Jones

• Jericha N. Hopson

• Kimberly R. Jaska

• Sharla K. Self

• Jacqueline H. Abernathy

• Haitham M. Abu Ghazaleh

• Lynal S. Albert

• Charles W. Ashton Jr.

• Renee E. Barlow

• Janet I. Bell

• Barbara C. Bellows

• Jensen E. Branscombe

• Katherine M. Brown

• Scott A. Cook

5years

• Christopher L. Copeland

• Roy E. Dittfurth Jr.

• Mweni U. Ekpo

• Chelsea N. Estep

• Kristina N. Higgins

• Katrina L. Hinson

• John W. Leaverton

• Tamera .L Lewis

• Rachel H. Miller

• Clay Allen Nelson

• Walter F. Owsley

• Bimal Pandey

• Debjeet Pradhan

• Rebecca S. Putman

5years

• Myoung-Gwi Ryou

• Nancy L. Summer

• Charles R. Thomas

• Rajesh B. Vuddandam

• Roberta K. Walton

• Jerry K. Weldon II

• Cessna C. Winslow

• Eric J. Wyers

• Angela K. Jones

• Heather A. Mathewson

• Timothy B. Matthews

• Michele S. McAfee

• Joseph W. Perry

10years

• Jeremiah J. Bass

• Jamie N. Borchardt

• Cheryl L. Hunter

• Jennifer H. Ireland

• Heather A. Labansat

• Brian T. Scoggins

• Sarah M. Simpson

• Misty G. Smith

• Charles A. Stein

• Rudy S. Tarpley

• Lisa B. Wan

• Mylissa R. Parham

15years

• Joseph L. McMahan

• Lori A. Algood

• Credence T. Baker

• Danna M. Beaty

• Thomas P. Bradley

• Jeffrey B. Breeden

• Thomas K. Burdenski, Jr.

• Marissa D. Burns

• Nelly Diciccio

• Tonya M. Dobson

• Shaukat N. Goderya

• Samantha N. Headstream

15years

• Vicky V. Johnson

• Jason M. Latouche

• Kameron Mason

• Brandon P. Shipman

• Benjamin M. Sword

• Tara L. Whitson

• Debra L. Herrin

20years

• Jeanelle Barrett

• Michael F. Hibbs

• Joseph R. Higham III

• James R. Hunter

• William H. Jones Jr.

• Stephen R. Mercer

• Kathleen A. Mollick

• Russell S. Pfau

• Alexander M. Tanter

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT

25years

Elisabeth R. Riggs

30years

Arthur A. Low

B. Mark Shipman

35years

Randall E. Rosiere

45years

Robert W. Newby

50years

Jimmy J. McCoy

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

DR. STEVE DAMRON, DEAN

DR. JOLENA WADDELL, ASSOCIATE DEAN

DR. BARRY LAMBERT, ASSOCIATE DEAN

TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW. 22

RESEARCH GRANTS SUBMITTED FY '20

2019-20 IN REVIEW

TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXANS KNOW HOW.

Opening Animal and Plant Sciences Center• 7 State of the art laboratories including The Purple

Tractor, our retail merchandizing laboratory• 42,000 sq. ft. covered animal working area equipped

with chutes, scales, pens and 2 arenas• 4 greenhouses for teaching, research and retail

Equine Center• Upgrades to classroom and reproduction lab• Addition of no-slip flooring• Expansion of equipment storage building• Replacement of indoor arena railing• Renovating exterior paddocks and pastures

Construction of Entrance Gates to Ag CenterSouthwest Regional Dairy

• Major improvements to the waste management system

• Fiber optic wiringDecorative fencing the length of Farm Road

• give Ag Center definition and a polished lookAg Center fencing

• Replacing 7.5 miles

AGRICULTURE CENTER UPDATES & IMPROVEMENTS

•M.S. in Animal Science - 28 Students this Fall•B.S. in Agricultural Communication degree comes online this Fall

$22.3M 51 TOTAL PROPOSALS

• John Tarleton Agricultural Advocates formed• Visited 51 secondary schools recruiting for Tarleton• 9th annual National FFA Officer Preparatory Academy• Results - All 6 elected National FFA officers were alumni

NEW DEGREE OFFERINGS

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

• 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

• 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

COAES LEADERSHIP CHANGES

• 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

COAES TENURE AND PROMOTIONS

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

AND ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENCES 2020

FACULTY AWARD RECIPIENTS

• Barry B. Thompson Service Award –

Dr. Rudy Tarpley

• Engaged Faculty Award –

Dr. Brant Poe

• Outstanding Junior Faculty Award –

Dr. Brandon Smith

• Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award –

Dr. Chandra Andrew

• Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award –

Dr. Heather Mathewson

• O.A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. David Frazier

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

DR. CHRIS SHAO, DEAN

DR. JOSEPH SCHUESSLER, ASSOCIATE DEAN

DR. KELDON BAUER, ASSOCIATE DEAN

• 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 )

2019-2020 COB HIGHLIGHTS

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 BUSINESSNEW FACULTY

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

• Program Coordinator – America's SBDC at Tarleton

• BS in Economics, Texas A&M – College Station

MS. KYLIE CRUSON

• Promoted to Full Professor

• Dr. Charles Thomas

• Awarded Tenure and Promoted to Associate Professor

Accounting, Finance & Economics

Dr. James Goodpasture

Dr. Nina Rogers

Dr. Ashley Schieck

TENURE AND PROMOTION

Management

Dr. Jacob Heller

Dr. Dianna Krueger

Marketing & Computer Information Systems

Dr. Ceyhan Kilic

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

2020FACULTY AWARD

RECIPIENTS

Dr. David Notgrass

• Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award -

Dr. Curtis Atchley

• O. A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award -

Dr. Jacob Heller

• Outstanding Junior Faculty Award -

Dr. Triss Ashton

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

DR. KIM RYNEARSON, DEAN

DR. KAYLA PEAK, ASSOCIATE DEAN

DR. CHRIS SLOAN, ASSISTANT DEAN

• Program Updates

• BS Kinesiology in FW

• BAAS Kinesiology in Stephenville, FW, and global campus

• BS Sports Management (Fall 2021)

• New Doctoral Concentration –Educational Technology

• MS Educational Technology

• EC-3 Teacher Certification

• Other Updates

• TCCW First Year

• Psychological Sciences OER

• Functional Anatomy Lab

• TPI-US Inspection

• TEA Audit

• US-PREP Grant

• edTPA Grant

• Enrollment Increases

COE 2019-2020 HIGHLIGHTS

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE

CHANGES

DR. CHRIS SLOANAssistant Dean

• PhD, Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University

• MA, Curriculum and Instruction, Angelo State University

• BS, Math and Science, Angelo State University

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONNEW FACULTY

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

COE FACULTY AND STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS

• Dr. Crystal Rose

• PhD Curriculum and Instruction

• Texas Tech University

• Ms. Lacy Carruth

• BA Psychology

• St. Leo University

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

2020 FACULTY AWARD

RECIPIENTS

• Barry B. Thompson Service Award -

Ms. Amy McKay

Dr. Tom Tallach

Dr. Kelsey McEntyre

Ms. Stephanie Nelson

Dr. Rebecca Putman

• O.A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award –

Dr. Sharon Tiffany Bowers

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

AND HUMAN SERVICES

DR. SALLY LEWIS, DEAN

DR. JULIE MERRIMAN, ASSOCIATE DEAN

DR. JENNIFER MUNDINE, ASSISTANT DEAN

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Dr. Jennifer Mundine, Assistant Dean

Dr. Julie Thomas, Department Head,Pre-Licensure Nursing

Dr. Chequisha Davis, Department Head,Post-Licensure and Graduate Nursing

• 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

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES HIGHLIGHTS

COLLEGE OF HEALTHAND HUMAN SERVICES

NEW FACULTY

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

• Dr. Girdhari Rijal, Assistant Professor

• PhD Dentistry , Pathology and Biology, Kyungpook National University, South Korea

• MLS (ASCP)

Ms. Paula McKeehan, Assistant Professor

• MS Agricultural Education, Tarleton State University

• MS Family and Consumer Sciences, Baylor University

• Registered and Licensed Dietician

SCHOOL OF NURSINGDEPARTMENT OF PRE-LICENSURE NURSING

Dr. Julie Thomas, Department Head and Assistant Professor

• Doctorate Nurse Practitioner,

• BSN, MSN Phoenix University

SCHOOL OF NURSINGDEPARTMENT 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)

Dr. Lisa Everrett, Instructor

• Doctorate Nurse Practitioner, University of Texas at Arlington

• BSN, MSN Phoenix University

Dr. Renae Authement, Assistant Professor

• Doctor of Nursing Practice, Loyola University in New Orleans

• MSN Bellevue University

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

DISORDERS

Dr. Amanda Harper Wilson, Assistant Professor

• PhD Social Work, Baylor University

• MSW, Baylor University

• BAAS, University North Texas

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

DISORDERS

Dr. Veronica Molina, Assistant Professor

• DSW Capella University

• MSW and BSW University of Texas Pan American

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 HEALTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICESTENURE AND PROMOTION

• Associate Professor and Tenure

• Dr. Ryan Foster

• Dr. Subi Gandhi

• Dr. Samantha Pehl

• Dr. Jennifer Yeager

• Dr. Mary Winton

• Dr. Tiffany Wiggington

COLLEGE OF HEALTH

SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES

2020 FACULTY AWARD

RECIPIENTS

• Barry B. Thompson Service Award

• Dr. Beck Munsey

• Engaged Faculty Award

• Dr. Misty Smith

• Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award

• Dr. Ebony Hall

• Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award

• Dr. Ryan Foster

• O.A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award

• Ms. Tamera Lewis

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE

DR. ERIC MORROW, DEAN

DR. ALEX DEL CARMEN, ASSOCIATE DEAN

DR. BEN SWORD, ASSISTANT DEAN

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 EVENTSTown 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

Symphonic Band in Fall

Marching Band in Spring

Virtual Choir Performances

Fashion Studies

Virtual Fashion Show

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS

NEW FACULTY

DR. REBECCA MORROW

• Department of Criminal Justice

• 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

• 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

• 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-IlanUniversity, Israel

• PhD, Public Administration (2014) University of Texas at Dallas

LEADERSHIP CHANGES

Dr. Ben SwordAssociate Professor

and Assistant Dean,

College of Liberal & Fine Arts

Dr. Chris MorrowProfessor and

Department Head,Department of

English and Languages

Dr. Amy O'Dell Assistant Professor

and Interim Department Head,

Department of Government, Legal

Studies, & Philosophy

Dr. Galia Cohen Assistant Professor

and Director,Division of Public

Administration

Ms. Prudence JonesAssociate Professor

and Assistant Department Head,

Department of Fine Arts

TENURE & PROMOTION

Dr. Katherine Brown Mr. Timothy Harding Dr. Cynthia McPherson

Associate Professor Associate Professor Associate ProfessorProfessional Track

TENURE & PROMOTION

Dr. Dymtro Perevertailenko Dr. Paul Stafford Dr. Ben Sword

Associate Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL &FINE ARTS

2020 FACULTY AWARD

RECIPIENTS

• Barry B. Thompson Service Award –

Dr. Atsuko Kawakami

Dr. Karley Goen

Dr. Jensen Branscombe

Mr. Casey Heath

Dr. Tara Shelley

• O.A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award –

Mr. Knut Hybinette

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

DR. MIKE HUGGINS, DEAN

DR. DENISE MARTINEZ, ASSOCIATE DEAN

• Farley Education Building established at Timberlake Biological Field Station

• Acquisition & rebranding of the Environmental Alliance Garden

• New plant fossil species discovered by Geoscience faculty & students

• MS Computer Engineering

• MS Environmental Science

• Dr. Rajani Srinivasan was awarded a patent for her invention related to the use of plant-based materials in water treatment

• Establishment of the Burnaby Munson Distinguished Research Professorship in Chemistry – Awarded to Dr. Rajani Srinivasan

• Establishment of two Administrative Fellow positions to assist with Student Success & Retention and Curriculum & Assessment

COST HIGHLIGHTS

• Biology student, Shady Kuster, received the Bobby Baker Award for her presentation at the 2020 Texas Society of Mammologists Conference

• Mathematics students, JarydDomine, Mason McCallum, and Shawn Brody all won awards at the Texas Academy of Science Meeting

• The student Construction Science team won 5th place in the 2020 International Builders Show –Construction Management Competition

• The student Enivronmental/Civil Engineering Team won 1st place in the Water Environment Association of Texas Student Design Competition

COST HIGHLIGHTS

ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

Dr. Michael Huggins

Dean, College of Science & Technology

Dr. Keith Emmert

Department Head of Mathematics

NEW LEADERSHIP ROLES

Dr. Eileen Faulkenberry

Administrative Fellow for Student Success

& Retention

Dr. Rajesh Vuddandam

Administrative Fellow for Curriculum &

Assessment

NEW FACULTY

DR. SAGHARHAGHIGHI• Department of Chemistry, Geosciences &

Physics

• Visiting Instructor, Organic Chemistry

• Ph.D in Chemistry, Shiraz University

DR. ALEXANDRUHERESCU

• Department of Engineering & Computer Science

• Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering

• RELLIS Campus

• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University

DR. NOUROUDDINSHARIFI

• 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

Awarded Tenure & Promoted to Associate Professor

• Dr. Scott Cook, Mathematics

• Dr. Dustin Edwards, Biology

• Dr. Billy Gray, Engineering Technology

• Dr. Ryan Morgan, Chemistry, Geoscience & Physics

Promoted to Senior Instructor

• Mr. Terry Johnson, Biology

• Ms. Mary Peters, Mathematics

Promoted to Professor

• Dr. Michael Hibbs, Chemistry, Geoscience & Physics

• Dr. Katherine Smith, Mathematics

TENURE & PROMOTION

2020 FACULTY AWARD

RECIPIENTS

• Barry B. Thompson Service Award -

Dr. Keith Emmert, Mathematics

• Engaged Faculty Award -

Dr. Scott Cook, Mathematics

• Outstanding Junior Faculty Award -

Dr. Victoria Chraibi, Biology

• Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award -

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 GRADUATE STUDIES

DR. CREDENCE BAKER, DEAN

COGS TEAM

Credence Baker Brandon Shipman

Leah Bartelt

Elizabeth Dunn Wendy Weiss

Mweni Ekpo Sylvia Smith Caitlin Moyer

COGS HIGHLIGHTS

• Addition of "Global Studies"

• Scholarship and Grants

• Shift to Virtual Recruiting Events

• Enrollment Update

Campus Location – Admin Annex II

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

DR. JORDAN BARKLEY, ASSOCIATE PROVOST AND ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT

UPDATES FROM ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

• Space Updates

• Learning Spaces and COVID-19

• 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,

Effectiveness, & Accreditation

Mr. Morgan Carter, Director

Office of the Registrar

Mr. David Sutton, Registrar

Office of Academic Scheduling

Mr. Marcelo Rivera, Assistant Registrar and

Director

Honors College

Dr. Craig Clifford, Dean

Leadership & Military College

Col. (R) Kenny Weldon, Commandant of Cadets

and Dean

University College

Dr. Laurie Sharp, Dean

Lieutenant Colonel Mike Eliassen, US ArmyProfessor 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.

Captain James Forbes, US ArmyAssistant 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

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

CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, AND FACULTY AFFAIRS

DR. DIANE TAYLOR, ASSOCIATE PROVOST, SENIOR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, AND DEAN OF FACULTY

CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, AND FACULTY AFFAIRS

Associate Provost & Senior AVP for

Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty

Dean of University Libraries

Ms. Tracy Holtman, Interim Director of

Library

Associate Dean for Curriculum and

Assessment

Dr. Jason LaTouche

Director of Student Disability Services

and Academic Testing

Dr. Laura Gordey

Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and

Development

Dr. Lesley Leach

Director of Extension and Off-Campus

Education

Dr. Melissa Becker

BLENDED-HYBRID HYFLEXINSTRUCTIONAL

SUPPORT• HyFlex@tarleton.edu

• Questions

• Implementation issues

• Support from instructional designer

• Other

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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

Academic Affairs Fall 2020 Faculty & Staff Opening Meeting

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