Maryrose and Dan Short Teaching Excellence Award
The Maryrose and Dan Short Teaching Excellence Award recognizes exceptional untenured, full-time faculty members, including non-tenure-track faculty, who have been at TCU five years or less. Nominations from colleges and schools are submitted to academic deans who then select the top three to submit to the provost for final selection. The winner receives $6,000 with the stipulation that $1,000 be used for professional development.
The Maryrose Short Teaching Excellence Award was established by the late Dan Short, Ph.D., former dean of the Neeley School of Business, in memory of his wife, Maryrose. The award began in the Neeley School and was expanded to the entire university in 2021. Upon Dr. Short’s passing in 2023, the fund was named for both of them.
Contact your Dean’s Office to submit nominations.
2024 Maryrose and Dan Short Teaching Excellence Award
Ashley Palmer
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Dr. Palmer is known for her engaging teaching style and the space she provides for critical discussions. Students cherished their learning experience in her classes.
“Three elements I see as critical for fostering students’ personal and professional growth are (1) emphasizing students are people through building relationships with
them, trusting students to be stewards of their learning, empowering them to take an active role in their learning, and normalizing mistakes; (2) co-creating a physically, mentally, socially, spiritually, and emotionally safe learning community where students can challenge themselves to be uncomfortable and grow as informed citizens; and (3) delivering information and supporting students as they digest and evaluate new knowledge and ideas and critique existing knowledge or perspectives they and others (including myself) might have. This philosophy guides the way I design and deliver courses.
2024 Nominees
- Luis Romero, Assistant Professor of Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies, AddRan College of Liberal Arts
- Britney N. Gilmore, Assistant Professor of Communications Studies, Bob Schieffer College of Communication
- Pablo Montes, Assistant Professor of Curriculum Studies, College of Education
- Tamara A. Rice, Instructor of Interior Design, College of Fine Arts
- Derek Tomlin, Instructor I of Mathematics, College of Science & Engineering
- Maia Kelton, Instructor II Accounting, Neeley School of Business
2023 Maryrose Short Teaching Excellence Award
Sh’Nique Alford
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
Director, Bachelor of Social Work
Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Professor Alford is a life-long learner and exhibits a strong desire for continued course improvement, has a strong knowledge of course content and the ability to build rapport with her students. She is committed to making each student feel like they belong in the program, and she supports their progress from beginning to graduation, preparing them with knowledge and skills to be effective social workers.”
Watch Dr. Alford’s Video2023 Nominees
- Casey Call, Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Psychology; Associate Director of Education, Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development, College of Science & Engineering
- Christine Hall, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Educational Leadership, College of Education
- Brandy Jolliff Scott, Instructor of Political Science, AddRan College of Liberal Arts
- Ayvaunn Penn, Assistant Professor of Theatre, College of Fine Arts
- Amy Troutman, Instructor of Accounting; Assistant Director, Professional Program in Accounting, Neeley School of Business
- Patty Zamarripa, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Journalism, Bob Schieffer College of Communication
2022 Maryrose Short Teaching Excellence Award
Tatiana Arguello
Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies
AddRan College of Liberal Arts
Dr. Arguello has established herself as an exceptional teacher who has a profound impact on her students. She is devoted to the interdisciplinary study of the Hispanic world, examining culture, literature, cinema, history, politics, music, art history, economics and anthropology. One of her key strengths is her ability to convey complex information in a manner that students find compelling.
Watch Dr. Arguello’s Video2022 Nominees
- Brandon Chicotsky, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Marketing, Neeley School of Business
- Russell, Mack, Instructor of Strategic Communication, Bob Schieffer College of Communication
- Lydia Mackay, Assistant Professor of Theatre, College of Fine Arts
- Ryan Porter, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- Randa Tawil, Assistant Professor of Women and Gender Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Drew Tomlin, Instructor of Mathematics, College of Science & Engineering
2021 Maryrose Short Teaching Excellence Award
Mikio Akagi
Assistant Professor of History and Philosophy of Science
John V. Roach Honors College
Dr. Akagi possesses a unique talent for translating his philosophical training into creative courses that are accessible and relevant to students from all majors. Students learn to use tools of philosophical and scientific inquiry to grapple with complex social problems. While he challenges students to reach beyond familiar idioms of thought, he attends faithfully to their learning.
Watch Dr. Akagi’s Video2021 Nominees
- Brandon Manning, Assistant Professor of English, AddRan College of Liberal Arts
- Jennifer Smith, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, College of Education
- Bill Grieser, Neeley School of Business
- Emily Herzig, College of Science & Engineering
- Michelle Kimzey, Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- Sarah Newton, College of Fine Arts
- Charity Robinson, Bob Schieffer College of Communication