John L.
Crompton ’77
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Year Awarded: 2002
College: Agriculture and Life Sciences
Award Level: Research
John L.
Crompton ’77
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Year Awarded: 2006
College: Agriculture and Life Sciences
Award Level: Teaching
Larry
Malota ’77
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Year Awarded: 1999
College: Computer Information Services
Award Level: Staff
Claire
Nixon ’77
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Year Awarded: 1994
College: Business
Award Level: Teaching
Susan Watkins
Ambrose ’78
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Year Awarded: 2001
College: President's Office
Award Level: Staff
James
Johnson ’78
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Year Awarded: 1989
College: Agriculture and Life Sciences
Award Level: Teaching
Linda
Parrish ’78
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Year Awarded: 1995
College: Education and Human Development
Award Level: Teaching
Mark H.
Weichold ’78
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Year Awarded: 2006
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Award Level: Administration
Gary
McCord ’79
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Year Awarded: 1998
College: Medicine
Award Level: Teaching
W. Leon
Scrutchfield ’79
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Year Awarded: 1997
College: Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science
Award Level: Teaching
Bobby
Tucker ’79
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Year Awarded: 2005
College: Student Affairs
Award Level: Student Relations
Leslie H.
Feigenbaum ’80
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Year Awarded: 2008
Leslie Feigenbaum received both his Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction and Master’s degree in Construction Management from Texas A&M University. He has been on the faculty in the Department of Construction Science for 20 years. His teaching and publishing emphasis is in construction project planning and controls. In addition, Leslie has authored one of the most adopted textbooks in the area of construction estimating.
Peers laud Leslie’s ability to mentor countless students on academic and career planning, and former students praise him for his interest in their personal and professional development, and the time that he dedicates to make them successful. One colleague says, “Leslie – if he can in any way be of assistance to any student, he will do so, no matter when or where.” The nomination letter from the College of Architecture Student Advisory Council states “a unique moment occurs when a faculty member takes the time to listen to a student and show genuine interest in their wellbeing. The effort it takes to be available, the willingness to come early and stay late to help a student, the readiness to mentor student activities … these actions speak louder than the letters you will read.”
College: Architecture
Award Level: Student Relations
Jerry G.
Guynes ’80
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Year Awarded: 2002
College: Science
Award Level: Staff
Deborah
Kochevar ’80
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Year Awarded: 1993
College: Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science
Award Level: Teaching
Stephen
Amosson ’81
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Year Awarded: 2001
College: Agriculture and Life Sciences
Award Level: Extension/ Continuing Education
Roger
Reese ’81
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Year Awarded: 2009
College: College of Liberal Arts
Award Level: Teaching
Kent
Carter ’82
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Year Awarded: 2009
College: College of Veterinary Medicine
Award Level: Extension, Outreach, Cont. Ed, and Prof. Devel.
Wendy
Keeney-Kennicutt ’82
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Year Awarded: 2001
College: Science
Award Level: Teaching
Patricia
Lynch ’82
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Year Awarded: 2009
College: College of Education and Human Development
Award Level: Teaching
Nancy
Sawtelle ’82
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Year Awarded: 1997
College: Graduate Studies
Award Level: Staff
Jerry
Strawser ’83
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Year Awarded: 2009
College: Mays Business School
Award Level: Administration
Nina
Caris ’84
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Year Awarded: 2002
College: Science
Award Level: Teaching
Richard Timothy
Dye ’85
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Year Awarded: 2006
College: Business
Award Level: Teaching
George
Peterson ’85
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Year Awarded: 1993
College: Engineering
Award Level: Teaching
Gabriel
Carranza ’86
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Year Awarded: 2001
College: International Student Programs
Award Level: Student Relations
James D.
Herman ’86
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Year Awarded: 2008
James Herman’s teaching excellence is evidenced by the numerous recognitions he has received, including The Association of Former Students College-Level Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching (2006), Montague--Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar (2004-2005), Outstanding Professor of Biomedical Science Teaching Award (1999), and the Richard Davis Teaching Award (1997).
His teaching philosophy can be summed up as follows: “The student drives the educational process; we must design a learning environment and situations which enhance the student’s educational experience….As an educator, my role is not simply to impart knowledge, but to train students to learn, to teach students to think, and provide students with valuable tools that can be used in the classroom and their future careers.” This philosophy is exemplified in comments on student evaluations. A former student stated, “Dr. Herman stood out from all my other professors as someone with a genuine interest in me individually, and in his passion for teaching.”
James Herman is married and has 3 sons. When he is not in the classroom, he is busy with his son’s activities and serves as a Young Life leader. Dr. Herman feels that he can have the greatest impact on the world by challenging future veterinarians, physicians, dentists, etc., to think, understand, and reason in their careers. He has been in the classroom fulltime for 12 years, and enjoys it all tremendously.
College: Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science
Award Level: Teaching
Kenita
Rogers ’86
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Year Awarded: 2013
Kenita Rogers earned her B.S. from West Virginia University and her D.V.M. from Louisiana State University. She completed an internal medicine residency at Texas A&M, earned her M.S. and joined the College of Veterinary Medicine faculty 26 years ago. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Internal Medicine and holds the Dr. Charles H. and Mildred Kruse Bridges Chair in Veterinary Medical Education in the Office of the Dean.
Her nominator writes, “Dr. Rogers’ record in the CVM is one of sustained leadership and service to students that is superlative both in terms of breadth and effectiveness.” In a nutshell, she is outstanding because she: builds strong relationships with students based on trust, caring, respect, and fairness; helps students step out of their own boundaries; is passionate about creating and maintaining a climate that is welcoming to all; is creative and visionary in structuring the best possible learning experience; is a quintessential role model for these future veterinary professionals; and has a highly developed sense of humor that never fails to engage students in a most productive way. These interrelated qualities give her exceptional skills as a mentor and make her a visionary leader in veterinary medical education.
A supporter writes that even early in her career, “Kenita displayed the uncanny ability to both encourage her students, yet hold them accountable for their preparation and actions.” A colleague adds that she is “. . . a gifted clinician, teacher, and administrator, who has focused her considerable talents to help our veterinary students achieve their individual goals and dreams. She is tireless in her efforts for each of our students. . . .” Her nominator concludes, “. . . she is a woman of principle, integrity, and humility who helps make the CVM a great place to be.”
College: College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Award Level: Individual Student Relations
Jacqueline
Beasley ’87
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Year Awarded: 1992
College: Business Services
Award Level: Staff