Integrated Scholars at Texas Tech

What does "integrated scholar" mean?

A brief review of the “integrated scholar” concept:

1) Using the metaphor of the “triple threat,” (i.e., in football, the player who excels in running, kicking, and passing; in the performing arts, artists who are great at acting, dancing, and singing), we note parallel academicians who are not only outstanding in teaching, research and service, but are also able to generate synergy among the three functions.

2) Faculty members who are integrated scholars consistently promote active learning and infuse the results of their research and scholarship in courses and other learning experiences. Integrated scholars publish results of their teaching innovations in peer-reviewed journals. Finally, integrated scholar faculty members plan and execute service commitments to complement their teaching and research goals.

How are the integrated scholar honorees chosen?

It is inspiring to think about Texas Tech faculty members who display characteristics of integrated scholars. The provost develops a list of 12 faculty members each year who exemplify the integrated scholar concept and effectively balance research, teaching and service components in their professional lives. By crafting such a list, there is the risk overlooking many who have significant claims to integrated scholarship. However, it is the provost's hope to add to the list yearly, thereby highlighting many others who deserve the honored designation. The provost also plans to announce each year a new set of integrated scholars about the time of the New Faculty Orientation, thus providing an opportunity to suggest academic role models to the new colleagues who join us each fall.