Teaching
The Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources is recognized as a center of excellence in teaching and learning. With 26 degree programs, highly qualified faculty and staff, and excellent facilities, Davis College provides students with a full range of academic resources and opportunities.
FACULTY
Recognitions of current Davis College faculty for teaching, research and outreach excellence include:
- 13 members in the Teaching Academy
- 18 recipients of the President's Excellence in Teaching Award
- 16 New Faculty Award recipients
- 6 recipients of the President's Academic Achievement Award
- 2 recipients of the Spencer A. Wells Faculty Award
- 4 recipients of the Chancellor's Distinguished Research Award
- 2 recipients of the Departmental Excellence in Teaching Award presented by the Teaching Academy (Plant and Soil Science and Agricultural Education and Communications)
- 3 Horn Professors
- 3 Hemphill-Wells New Professor Excellence in Teaching Award recipients
- 5 Barnie E. Rushing, Jr., Faculty Distinguished Research Award recipients
- 5 recipients of the Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award
- 6 recipients of the President's Excellence in Academic Advising Award
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Davis College is known for producing graduates with a strong work ethic who have the ability to think creatively and analytically in solving disciplinary and interdisciplinary problems. Degree offerings include 10 bachelor and 10 masters programs, along with six doctoral programs. The college often leads the university in the percentage of classes taught by professors. Davis College faculty rank among the highest at the university on faculty and course evaluations. Separately, Davis College is a campus leader in distance education with one undergraduate, five masters and one doctoral distance degree programs.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Davis College maintains one of the largest scholarship programs among the colleges at Texas Tech. Typically, one of every three students receives a scholarship. Davis College currently has 1,277 students on Presidential scholarships and 56 Dean's Scholars. Students in Davis College earn scholarships totaling $7 million (Texas Tech University Institutional Scholarships) and $2 Million (Additional funding from donors outside of Texas Tech University), with many receiving scholarships. To apply, visit ApplyTexas. Deadline: February 1.
DAVIS COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS
Davis College invites you to become actively involved in the college. In today's world, the college simply couldn't function, nor could our students have many of the opportunities available to them, without your support. Through scholarships, professorships, program support and unrestricted gifts, our alumni and friends truly make a difference in students' lives. For more information contact the Davis College Office of Development and Alumni Relations at (806) 742-2802 or Make a Gift.
ADMINISTRATIVE
COUNCIL
Interim Dean
Dr. Cindy Akers
Interim Associate Dean for Academic & Student Programs
Dr. Robert Cox
Associate Dean for Research
Dr. Christy Bratcher
Agricultural & Applied Economics
Dr. Phillip Johnson
Agricultural Education & Communications
Dr. Scott Burris
Animal & Food Sciences
Dr. Chance Brooks
Landscape Architecture
Leehu Loon
Natural Resources Management
Dr. Warren Conway
Plant & Soil Science
Dr. Glen Ritchie
Veterinary Sciences
Dr. Michael Ballou
Development Office
Alex Yack
Communications & Marketing
Norman Martin
Administration & Finance
Laci Hardman
Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources
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Address
P.O. Box 42123, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2123, Dean’s Office Location: Goddard Building, Room 108 -
Phone
(806)742-2808