Dr. James (Jim) E. Caswell Distinguished Service Award

• Continuous TACUSPA membership for at least ten years
• Leadership performance in student affairs at the state, regional, or national level, the high quality of which is recognized by peers
• Contributions above and beyond the normal service required by positions of leadership

Outstanding New Professional Award

• Served no more than five years in a full-time position in student affairs
• Will be judged on contributions to TACUSPA and contributions to the individual’s employer institution(s)
• Has performed all aspects of his/her job in an exemplary manner
• Must include a letter of support from the immediate supervisor as part of the nomination
• Must be a current member of TACUSPA

Mid-Level Student Affairs Professional Award

• Demonstrated expertise in creating a campus environment that promotes student learning and professional development
• Outstanding individual contribution in innovative and responsive services and programs that address varied and emerging needs of students
• Significant contributions to the profession and to TACUSPA
• Must have at least five years as a full-time practitioner in the field of Student Affairs
• Must be a current member of TACUSPA

Dissertation of the Year

• Outstanding doctoral student in, or intending to enter, student affairs work
• Demonstrates high-quality research relevant to student affairs administration
• Completed dissertations and had a degree conferred no more than 12 months prior
• Must be a current member of TACUSPA

Faculty Member of the Year Award

• Full-time faculty member who teaches a course related to college students in Texas and long-term, part-time faculty members who teach similar courses or supervise internships
• In addition to the nomination form, must have one letter of support from a current student, former student, or professional colleague
• Must be a current member of TACUSPA