ACADEMIC AFFAIRSFALL 2020
FACULTY & STAFFOPENING MEETING
August 17, 2020
OPENING REMARKS
Dr. Karen R. Murray
Provost and Executive Vice President
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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
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
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
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
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
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
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
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
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
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
15years
• Vicky V. Johnson
• Jason M. Latouche
• Kameron Mason
• Brandon P. Shipman
• Benjamin M. Sword
• Tara L. Whitson
• Debra L. Herrin
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
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
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
30years
Arthur A. Low
B. Mark Shipman
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT
35years
Randall E. Rosiere
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT
45years
Robert W. Newby
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT
50years
Jimmy J. McCoy
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
DR. STEVE DAMRON, DEAN
DR. JOLENA WADDELL, ASSOCIATE DEAN
DR. BARRY LAMBERT, ASSOCIATE DEAN
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RESEARCH GRANTS SUBMITTED FY '20
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2019-20 IN REVIEW
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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
• 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
• 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
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COAES LEADERSHIP CHANGES
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• 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
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COAES TENURE AND PROMOTIONS
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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
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• 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 )
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2019-2020 COB HIGHLIGHTS
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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES
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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
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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
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TENURE AND PROMOTION
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Management
Dr. Jacob Heller
Dr. Dianna Krueger
Marketing & Computer Information Systems
Dr. Ceyhan Kilic
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
2020FACULTY AWARD
RECIPIENTS
• Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award –
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
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• 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
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COE 2019-2020 HIGHLIGHTS
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE
CHANGES
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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
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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
• Engaged Faculty Award –
Dr. Tom Tallach
• Outstanding Junior Faculty Award –
Dr. Kelsey McEntyre
• Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award –
Ms. Stephanie Nelson
• Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award –
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
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SCHOOL OF NURSING
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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
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES HIGHLIGHTS
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COLLEGE OF HEALTHAND HUMAN SERVICES
NEW FACULTY
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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 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)
SCHOOL OF NURSINGDEPARTMENT OF PRE-LICENSURE NURSING
Dr. Lisa Everrett, Instructor
• Doctorate Nurse Practitioner, University of Texas at Arlington
• BSN, MSN Phoenix University
SCHOOL OF NURSINGDEPARTMENT OF PRE-LICENSURE NURSING
Dr. Renae Authement, Assistant Professor
• Doctor of Nursing Practice, Loyola University in New Orleans
• MSN Bellevue University
SCHOOL OF NURSINGDEPARTMENT 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 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
ARTS
DR. ERIC MORROW, DEAN
DR. ALEX DEL CARMEN, ASSOCIATE DEAN
DR. BEN SWORD, ASSISTANT DEAN
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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
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
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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-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
• Engaged Faculty Award –
Dr. Karley Goen
• Outstanding Junior Faculty Award –
Dr. Jensen Branscombe
• Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award –
Mr. Casey Heath
• Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award –
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
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• 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
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COST HIGHLIGHTS
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• 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
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ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES
Dr. Michael Huggins
Dean, College of Science & Technology
Dr. Keith Emmert
Department Head of Mathematics
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NEW LEADERSHIP ROLES
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Dr. Eileen Faulkenberry
Administrative Fellow for Student Success
& Retention
Dr. Rajesh Vuddandam
Administrative Fellow for Curriculum &
Assessment
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
NEW FACULTY
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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
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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
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COGS TEAM
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Credence Baker Brandon Shipman
Leah Bartelt
Elizabeth Dunn Wendy Weiss
Mweni Ekpo Sylvia Smith Caitlin Moyer
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COGS HIGHLIGHTS
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• 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
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UPDATES FROM ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
• Space Updates
• Learning Spaces and COVID-19
• Academic Space Scheduling
• SACSCOC Updates
• Submission Date
• QEP Topic
• Visit Date
• Reorganization
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REORGANIZATION OF ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
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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.
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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
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CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, AND FACULTY AFFAIRS
DR. DIANE TAYLOR, ASSOCIATE PROVOST, SENIOR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, AND DEAN OF FACULTY
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CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, AND FACULTY AFFAIRS
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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
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BLENDED-HYBRID HYFLEXINSTRUCTIONAL
SUPPORT• [email protected]
• 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
SPONSORED PROJECTS
DR. BARRY LAMBERT, ASSOCIATE VICE 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.
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RESEARCH COMPLIANCE
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• 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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EXTERNAL FUNDING SUPPORT
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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)
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CONTACT INFO
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