2021 Faculty Award recipients announced

2021 Faculty Award recipients announced

04/20/21

Texas Woman’s University has announced the recipients of the 2021 Faculty Awards. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the university is unable to have a spring presentation and reception. The awards will be presented at a future event.

The 2021 Faculty Award recipients are:

Cornaro Award

Established in 1978, the Cornaro Award is presented annually to recognize an outstanding Texas Woman’s University faculty member for excellence in teaching, scholarship and achievement and in appreciation for service to Texas Woman’s University. The award is named in honor of Elena Lucrezia Cornaro de la Piscopia, the first woman to receive a doctoral degree (University of Padua, 1678). Requires 10 years or more service to TWU.

DiAnna Hynds, PhD

Professor

Department of Biology

Mary Mason Lyon Awards

Named for the founder of Mount Holyoke, the first woman’s college in the U.S.(1837), two Mary Mason Lyon Awards are presented annually to recognize those individuals among the TWU junior faculty who are developing excellent records of teaching, research and service and who evidence dedication to their careers and promise for success in the future. Requires at least three years but no more than seven years at TWU.

Dayna Averitt, PhD

Associate Professor

Department of Biology

Jason Lambert, PhD

Assistant Professor

Human Resources & Management

Distinction in Teaching Award

This award is presented to TWU faculty who have evidenced distinguished records of teaching and dedication to improving their teaching and the learning of their students. Requires three or more years of service to TWU.

Samanthi Kottegoda, PhD

Lecturer I

Department of Biology

Distinction in Scholarship Award

This award is presented to TWU faculty who have evidenced distinguished records of scholarship and dedication to improving knowledge and understanding in their discipline. Evidence of exemplary scholarship might include, but not be limited to, books, chapters in books and monographs, publications in professional journals, performances, exhibits, scholarly presentations and workshops. Requires three years or more service to TWU.

Jessica Gullion, PhD

Associate Professor
Department of Sociology

Associate Dean of Research
College of Arts & Sciences

Distinction in Service Awards

This award is presented to TWU faculty who are developing distinguished records of service to their component, the university, their professional field of study, and/or the community. Requires three years or more service to TWU.

Dewaynna Horn, PhD

Associate Professor of Management

Associate Dean for Accreditation
College of Business

Diana Elrod, PhD

Lecturer II
Department of Biology

Director
Center for Student Research

Distinction in Distance Education Award

This award is presented to one or more TWU faculty who have made distinguished contributions to distance education through program development, curriculum development or teaching. Requires at least two semesters of service to TWU.

Amanda Hurlbut, PhD

Assistant Professor

Teacher Education

Innovation in Academia Award

This award is presented to TWU faculty who influence the university, professional discipline, and/or larger community in a creative and positive manner, resulting in new growth and progress in the Academy. Requires three years or more service to TWU.

Joni Jensen, DMA

Professor of Music

Humphries Award

This award is presented to TWU faculty who have through their loyalty and actions proved to be a model to all and a treasure to TWU. Requires 10 years or more service to TWU.

Rebecca Fredrickson, EdD