Faculty Awards

Celebrating Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service

The College of Behavioral and Health Sciences recognizes outstanding faculty members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to education, research, and professional service. These awards honor the dedication and achievements of our faculty across multiple departments.

Career Achievement Award

The Career Achievement Award recognizes full-time faculty members with a minimum 10 years of service to MTSU at the rank of Professor or 15 years of full-time service to the University who have demonstrated sustained excellence and significant contributions in teaching, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service throughout their career.

• 2022: Thomas Brinthaupt, Psychology
• 2016: Michael Hein, Psychology

Outstanding Teaching Award

Continuing a 50-year tradition funded by the MTSU Foundation, this award recognizes full-time faculty who have worked at MTSU for at least four years and demonstrate exceptional teaching effectiveness, student engagement, innovative pedagogical approaches, and commitment to student mentorship and achievement.

• 2021-2022: Jennifer Caputo, Health and Human Performance
• 2020-2021: Tiffany Rogers, Psychology
• 2019-2020: Carmelita Dotson, Social Work
• 2016-2017: Seth Marshall, Psychology
• 2015-2016: Helen “Joey” Gray, Health and Human Performance
• 2014-2015: Lisa Sheehan-Smith, Human Sciences
• 2013-2014: Rebecca Fischer, Health and Human Performance
• 2010-2011: John Sanborn, Social Work

Distinguished Research Award

This award recognizes research achievement defined as “original scholarly activity, which generates new knowledge, product or application.” The award represents the combined results of a systematic research program. Recipients also receive a monetary honorarium from the Middle Tennessee State University Foundation.

• 2020-2021: Benjamin Stickle, Criminal Justice
• 2019-2020: Thomas Brinthaupt, Psychology
• 2013-2014: Cyrille Magne, Psychology
• 2012-2013: Paul Foster, Psychology
• 2012-2013: Minsoo Kang, Health and Human Performance
• 2010-2011: Mark Anshel, Health and Human Performance

Distinguished Creative Activity Award

This award recognizes creative achievement defined as “original, imaginative works of artistic merit generally associated with the fine or performing arts.” The award is not designed to recognize a single major work, but recognizes consistent and sustained contributions to the arts.

• 2013-2014: Janis Brickey, Human Sciences

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These awards reflect the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences’ commitment to recognizing and celebrating faculty excellence. Our award recipients serve as role models for academic achievement and professional dedication, inspiring both colleagues and students to pursue excellence in their own work.