The Louisiana Tech University Senate Chair Award is awarded annually to a full-time tenured faculty member whose research, teaching, and service are seen as significant contributions to the mission and purpose of the university. Nominations and the selection of a single nominee for each college and the library are made on the basis of a vote of the entire faculty of each college and the library, respectively. Each nominee submits a five-page packet of information for review by all University Senate members. This packet, which shall be a maximum of five pages, shall cover the previous five years at Louisiana Tech. It shall include (as applicable): a list of courses taught and the overall teacher evaluation rating for each course; a statement of beliefs concerning the importance of teaching, research, and community/university service to the overall mission of the university; a selected list of publications, grants, and similar activities; and a selected list of community/university service activities. These nominees are then voted on by the University Senate. The award includes a plaque and a $2000 stipend paid through the Louisiana Tech University Senate. The award is presented during the annual fall meeting of the faculty and staff.
Any faculty member in any area may be nominated for the University Senate Chair Award in accordance with the following criteria:
- The nominee has a full-time, non-administrative, tenured faculty appointment; and
- The nominee has not previously received this award.
Distinguished winners of the prestigious University Senate Chair Award are:
Dr. Peter Jones, 2009-2010
Dr. David Mills, 2008-2009
Dr. Galen Turner, 2007-2008
Dr. Raja Nassar, 2006-2007
Dr. Dianne Douglas, 2005-2006
Dr. Jim Spaulding, 2004-2005
Dr. Rick Simmons, 2003-2004
Dr. Ruth Ellen Hanna, 2002-2003
Dr. Alan Goldspiel, 2001-2002
Dr. Sue Holder, 2000-2001
Dr. Maureen McCurdy, 1999-2000
Dr. Gene Crowder, 1998-1999
Dr. Mel Corley, 1997-1998
Dr. Bobby E. Price, 1996-1997
Dr. Dale Snow, 1995-1996
Dr. Joy L. Lowe, 1994-1995
Dr. Dixie Griffin, 1993-1994
Dr. Earl Council, 1992-1993
Dr. Margaret W. Maxfield, 1992-1993
Dr. William C. Deese, 1991-1992
Dr. Gary S. Zumwalt, 1990-1991
Dr. Dennis E. Minor, 1989-1990
Dr. David A. Holtz, 1988-1989
Dr. Scott Burns, 1987-1988
Dr. Joe M. Pullis, 1986-1987
Dr. Albert W. Lazarus, 1985-1986
Dr. Samuel V. Dauzat, 1984-1985
Dr. Tom J. Lewis, 1983-1984
Dr. John W. Goertz, 1982-1983
Dr. John F. Leich, 1981-1982
Dr. Billy J. Davis, 1980-1981
Dr. Morgan D. Peoples, 1979-1980
Dr. Jackie B. Garner, 1978-1979
Dr. Scott Weathersby, 1977-1978
