Awards & Recognition

Nominate a worthy individual or family for the following awards:


Distinguished Alumni
Distinguished Young Alumni
Distinguished Service
Honorary Doctorate
Family Tree
Faculty Recognition
Staff Recognition

The purpose and function of this committee shall be:

  1. Annually provide recommended individuals to the CSC President for: 
    • Distinguished Service Award 
    • Distinguished Alumni Awards (one per School)
    • Distinguished Young Alumni Awards (one per School)
    • Family Tree recipient
    • Faculty Recognition Awards, including Teaching Excellence Award 
    • Staff Recognition Awards 
  1. Coordinate, as appropriate, with those responsible for Commencement (TEA recipient and/or Distinguished Service Award) and Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon. 
  2. Solicit, review, and screen nominations of eligible faculty and staff for the annual recognition awards; make recommendations to the President. 

Alignment to CSC 2030 Strategic Plan 

Priority 1: Student Access, Experience, and Success

1.F) Build lifelong connections that support post-graduation success and deepen alumni engagement, support, and pride.

Priority 2: Academic Excellence and Workforce Readiness

2.B) Invest in faculty and staff to strengthen teaching excellence and ongoing professional growth.

Priority 3: Organizational Culture and Institutional Vitality

3.A) Foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture that emphasizes transparency, professional development, and engagement.

3.E) Enhance employee satisfaction and engagement by creating a supportive environment where employees feel recognized and appreciated.

3.F) Strengthen institutional identity through intentional programming and experiences, consistent branding and marketing, and uniform messaging and outreach.

Priority 4: Regional Leadership and Impact

4.D) Enhance alumni relationships to strengthen connections and opportunities across the state and region.

Current Members:

  • Dr. Kimberly Paddock-O’Reilly, Co-Chair, VP for Academic Affairs
  • Alex Helmbrecht, Co-Chair, Director of College Relations
  • Katie Digmann, Director of Alumni and Development
  • School of PSAS Tenured Faculty Member
  • School of BMS Tenured Faculty Member
  • School of Liberal Arts Tenured Faculty Member
  • Dr. Brittany Helmbrecht, Dean – PSAS
  • Dr. Shaunda French-Collins, Dean – BMS
  • Dr. Jim Margetts, Dean – Liberal Arts
  • Austen Stephens, Dean of Students
  • Information Technology representative
  • Enrollment Management representative
  • Administration and Finance representative
  • Golden Eagle representative or Faculty Emeritus representative