Awards and Recognitions
Faculty of the Year (FOY)
The Faculty of the Year (FOTY) award recognizes extraordinary contributions and quality service by faculty who support the mission of South Texas College (STC). The award honors excellence based on the Essential Qualities of South Texas College Faculty:
- Commitment to Teaching Excellence and Student Success
- Commitment to Student Engagement and Support
- Commitment to Leadership in Education and Community Engagement
- Commitment to Lifelong Learning and Professional Growth
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Faculty Spotlight
The purpose of Faculty Spotlight is to recognize the exceptional contributions and quality service of faculty members supporting the mission of South Texas College through a best practice or initiative in one of the following areas:
- Teaching Effectiveness
- College Service
- Community Service
- Professional Activities and Scholarly Pursuits
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Distinguished Teaching & Learning Award
The purpose of the Distinguished Teaching and Learning Award (DTLA) is to recognize full-time or adjunct faculty who are implementing an exemplary, creative, and effective teaching technique, practice or activity at South Texas College. The award honors excellence in the following areas:
- Innovation
- Impact
- Transferability
- Critical Thinking
- Skills Development beyond Academic Content
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eFaculty of the Year (eFOY)
The eFaculty of the Year (eFOTY) award recognizes extraordinary contributions to online teaching at South Texas College (STC). It honors full-time, lecturers, or adjunct faculty who demonstrate excellence in designing and delivering engaging, structured, and innovative online courses that support student success and reflect best practices in digital pedagogy. The nominees are evaluated across the following areas:
- Faculty Presence
- Teaching Innovation and Effectiveness
- Student Collaboration
- Lifelong Learning and Professional Growth
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Academic Classification
South Texas College is committed to serving the students and communities of South Texas by recruiting and retaining faculty who are committed to academic excellence, integrity and scholarship. Please use the links below to learn more about Academic Classification for Faculty.
Faculty Community Service Award/Recognition
This award recognizes the efforts and works of faculty who go above and beyond expectations and embody the college’s mission of improving the lives of the students we serve. Recipients of this award are catalysts in the presentation of cultural and educational activities, supporting the mission and integrity of South Texas College, and increasing faculty-student engagement.
