FACULTY AWARDS & OPPORTUNITIES
TCVPA Internal Deadlines
The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts supports faculty in pursuing university, college, and external recognition through coordinated nomination and application processes. Many awards require a single submission from the college. Please see the following deadlines to allow for a thorough process and full support to maximize submission opportunities.
Nomination Inquiries and Support
For nomination inquiries or support with application materials, please contact Associate Dean Ivy Walz.
Awards References:
Fall 2026 Awards & Deadlines
President's Faculty Book Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): August 28th 2026
- College Review: First week of September
- Provost Deadline: 10/02/2026
Chancellor's Council Distinguished Teaching Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): August 28th 2026
- College Review: First week of September
- Provost Deadline: 10/02/2026
Chancellor's Council Distinguished Research Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): August 28th 2026
- College Review: First week of September
- Provost Deadline: 10/02/2026
Piper Professor Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): August 28th 2026
- College Review: First week of September
- Provost Deadline: 10/09/2026
Faculty Development Leave
Barnie E. Rushing Jr. Faculty Distinguished Research Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): August 28th 2026
- College Review: First week of September
- Provost Deadline: 10/30/2026
Integrated Scholars
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): August 28th 2026
- College Review: First week of September
- Provost Deadline: TBD
Faculty Distinguished Leadership Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): August 28th 2026
- College Review: First week of September
- Provost Deadline: 11/02/2026
Hemphill Wells New Professor Excellence in Teaching Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): August 28th 2026
- College Review: First week of September
- Provost Deadline: 11/02/2026
Spencer A. Wells Award for Creative in Teaching
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): August 28th 2026
- College Review: First week of September
- Provost Deadline: 11/02/2026
Spring 2027 Awards & Deadlines
Paul Whitfield Horn Professors
The internal nomination deadline for the Horn Professorship is Friday, May 7, 2027.
Teaching Academy Departmental Excellence in Teaching Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): TBD
- College Review: TBD
- Provost Deadline: 1/29/2027
President’s Academic Achievement Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): TBD
- College Review: TBD
- Provost Deadline: 2/01/2027
President’s Excellence in Teaching Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): TBD
- College Review: TBD
- Provost Deadline: 2/01/2027
Texas Tech Alumni Association New Faculty Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): TBD
- College Review: TBD
- Provost Deadline: 2/01/2027
President’s Excellence in Faculty Peer Mentoring Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): TBD
- College Review: TBD
- Provost Deadline: 1/29/2027
President’s Excellence Academic Advising Award
This award is on rotation for Fall 2027.
President’s Excellence in Commercialization Award – Up to 2 per College
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): TBD
- College Review: TBD
- Provost Deadline: 2/5/2027
Nancy J. Bell Graduate Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): TBD
- College Review: TBD
- Provost Deadline: 2/3/2027
President’s Excellence in Engaged Scholarship
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): TBD
- College Review: TBD
- Provost Deadline: 1/15/2027
President’s Excellence in Engaged Scholarship Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): TBD
- College Review: TBD
- Provost Deadline: 1/15/2027
President’s Excellence in Emerging Engaged Scholarship Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): TBD
- College Review: TBD
- Provost Deadline: 1/15/2027
Provost’s Institutional Effectiveness Excellence Award
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): TBD
- College Review: TBD
- Provost Deadline: TBD
Global Vision Awards 2027 Categories
- Internal Nomination Deadline (School Directors): TBD
- College Review: TBD
- Provost Deadline: TBD
Reminders of Seed Grant Opportunities
Global Exchange Research Seed Grants
TCVPA RCAA- Deadline to submit is February 22nd, 2027 11:59 CT
Questions?
Contact the Associate Dean
Ivy Walz
Associate Dean for Faculty, Research, Creativity, and Outreach
J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts
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Address
School of Theatre & Dance Building | Box 45060 | 2812 18th Street STE 222 | Lubbock TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.0700 -
Email
talk@ttu.edu