After close review by an Academic Affairs committee, significant changes have been made to this award. Previously named Regents Professor, this award is now named Regents Scholar. All changes effective July 23, 2019. View the updated policy 7.24.
The title of Regents Scholar is the highest honor that the university may bestow upon a member of the faculty.The honor is reserved for faculty members who are exemplary role models to the university community. The title of Regents Scholar is not an academic rank, but an honorary title held for the duration of the recipient’s service to the university.
Deadlines for Submission:
Feb. 15 | Nominations and portfolios due to Office of the Provost - email to brewersj@sfasu.edu |
Feb. 21 to 25 | Committee will review portfolios and make recommendation to Provost |
Feb. 28 | Recommendation for Regents Scholar made to President |
March 29 | Recommendation for Regents Scholar made to Board of Regents |
Portfolio Guidelines for Regents Scholar Nominations (September 2019)
- Nominees for Regents Scholar should prepare their portfolios as follows:
Nomination Letters | 2 pages |
Current CV | 5 pages |
Exceptional Teaching | 2 pages |
Exceptional Research | 2 pages |
Exceptional Service | 2 pages |
Letters from Colleagues | 3 pages |
Letters from External Parties | 2 pages |
Letters from Students | 2 pages |
- MAXIMUM 20 pages
- Portfolios should be submitted electronically as a PDF to brewersj@sfasu.edu
2022-23 Regents Scholar
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Board of Regents recently named Dr. Stephen Taaffe, professor of history, the 2022-23 Regents Scholar during April’s regularly scheduled meeting.
The title of Regents Scholar is the highest honor the university can bestow upon a faculty member. The honor is reserved for faculty members who are exemplary role models to the university community. The title is not an academic rank but an honorary title held for the duration of the recipient’s service to the university.
As part of the recognition, Taaffe received a $2,000 grant to support his research efforts.
Taaffe, who is beginning his 23rd year as a professor at SFA, has taught several classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and has served on a number of councils and senates, including the College of Liberal and Applied Arts’ College Council, Faculty Senate, and numerous department committees.
Along with his service to the university, Taaffe also has written eight books, most of which have centered around generals in various wars. His most recent book, “Commanding the Pacific: Marine Corps Generals in World War II” was published in September 2021.
Previous Regents Scholars
Year |
Regent Scholar(s) |
2021-22 | Dr. Mark Ludorf |
2020-21 | Dr. Leslie Cecil |
2019-20 | None Awarded |
2018-19 | Dr. DawnElla Rust |
2017-18 | Dr. Patrick Jenlink |
2016-17 | Dr. Kenneth Farrish |
2015-16 | Dr. Ray Darville |
2014-15 | Dr. Tim King |
2013-14 | Dr. Harry Downing |
2012-13 | Dr. Brian Oswald |
2011-12 | Dr. Jimmie Yeiser |
2010-11 | Dr. Hans Williams |
2009-10 | Dr. Tom Segady |
2008-09 | Dr. John Moore |
2007-08 | Dr. Leon Young |
2006-07 | Dr. Allen Richman Dr. David Creech |
2005-06 | None Awarded |
2004-05 | Dr. Sandra McCune Dr. Sammie Smith |
2003-04 | Dr. Suzy Weems Mr. Charles D. Jones |
2002-03 | Ms. Mary McCleary Dr. Robert Szafran |
2001-02 | Dr. Anna Bradfield Dr. Michael Legg |
2000-2001 | Dr. Norman Markworth Dr. Leonard Cheever |
1999-20 | Dr. Scott Bills Dr. James Corbin |
1998-99 | Dr. Tom Callaway Dr. Mingteh Chang |
1997-98 | Dr. Mel Finkenberg Dr. Jose Rodriguez |
1996-97 | Dr. David Kulhavy Dr. Jere Jackson |
1995-96 | Dr. James Kroll Dr. Donnya Stephens |
1994-95 | Dr. James Towns Dr. Syliva McGrath |
1993-94 | Dr. Vinay Kothari Dr. Elvia Rodriguez |
1992-93 | Dr. Bobby Johnson Dr. James DiNucci |
1991-92 | Dr. Gloria Durr Dr. E. Donice McCune |
1990-91 | Dr. Francis Abernethy Dr. Thomas J. Stanly |
1989-90 | Dr. Lynnette Solomon Dr. William Young |
1988-89 | Dr. James G. Dickson Dr. Dillard Tinsley |
1987-88 | Dr. David Petty Dr. Neal Houston |
1986-87 | Dr. David W. Jones Dr. Elray Nixon |
1985-86 | Dr. Archie McDonald Dr. Victor Bilan |
1984-85 | Mr. William E. Arscott Dr. Alfred S. Shivers |
1983-84 | Dr. June Irwin Dr. Donald Beason |
1982-83 | Dr. Walter Robertson Dr. Dan Beaty |
1981-82 | Dr. William Cozart Dr. Jack McCullough |
1980-81 | Dr. James Garrett Dr. Robert S. Maxwell |