Selection Committee for Outstanding Professors
Reporting Line
The Selection Committee for Outstanding Professors reports to the President and Provost.
Composition of Membership
The committee is composed of twelve faculty members selected by Committee on Committees. Each academic unit must be represented. No department will have two faculty members selected for the committee.
Committee Charge Responsibilities
The committee's duties include the following:
- Reviews recommendations for outstanding professor awards that have been submitted by the various departments.
- Recommends persons for outstanding faculty awards following the approved nomination process.
Committee Members, 2026-2027
| Member | Department (Academic Unit)Role | Roll-off Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cosart, Jann | Music Academic and Professional Studies (Music) | 2028 |
| Drew, Carrie, Chair | Communication Sciences and Disorders (HHS) | 2028 |
| Fraley, Elizabeth | Law (Law) | 2029 |
| Jamison, Ruby | Nursing (Nursing) | 2027 |
| Jiang, Lulin | Mechanical Engineering (ECS) | 2029 |
| Klose, Laurie | Educational Psychology (Education) | 2029 |
| Speed, Michelle | Library Collections, Systems, and Digital Services (Libraries) | 2028 |
| Stroope, Michael | Seminary (Seminary) | 2027 |
| Ward, Bennie | Physics (A&S) | 2027 |
| Ward, Zachary, Chair-Elect | Economics (Business) | 2028 |
| Wright, Janet | Baylor Interdisciplinary Core (Honors) | 2029 |
| Zuniga, Melody | Social Work (Social Work) | 2027 |
As of 2026/08/20, pending Faculty Senate approval