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Another academic year has come to an end. However strange it was, some things are still familiar: Final grades have been posted, books are being returned, students have graduated — and Baylor\u2019s professors of the year have been awarded!<\/p>\n
The Collins Outstanding Professor Award<\/strong><\/a>, which is voted on by the outgoing senior class, awards the recipient a $10,000 cash prize. Past Collins professors include Rachel Moore, MA \u201969 (1999), Dr. Mona Choucair, BA \u201986, PhD \u201900, (2008), and Dr. Jane Damron, MA \u201909 (2019).<\/p>\n Baylor\u2019s Class of 2020 chose Dr. David Moseman<\/strong><\/a>, PhD ’00, senior lecturer in religion, as the recipient for the Collins Award. \u201cAn amazing part of teaching is the community that develops with my students, fellowship that is enriched by getting to walk alongside them, teach them and care for and nurture them as they grow as young adults and as fellow Christians,\u201d says Moseman. \u201cThis is an incredibly inspiring and profoundly humbling appointment.\u201d<\/p>\n The Cornelia Marschall Smith Professor of the Year<\/a><\/strong> honors a professor who \u201cmakes a superlative contribution to the learning environment at Baylor,\u201d based on teaching, research and service, and comes with a $20,000 award. Past recipients include Dr. Bill Hillis, BS \u201953 (2009), Dr. Roger Kirk (2012), and Dr. Gaynor Yancey (2019).<\/p>\n Dr. Andrea Dixon<\/strong><\/a>, associate professor of marketing and executive director of the Center for Professional Selling in the Hankamer School of Business, is this year\u2019s honoree. \u201cLast year, I did some research on Cornelia Marschall Smith for a Baylor Round Table event. I was inspired by her story, as it is similar to mine,\u201d says Dixon. \u201cThis award is meaningful because I can honor her legacy and those who\u2019ve supported my journey.\u201d<\/p>\n The Baylor Centennial Professor Award<\/a><\/strong> is funded by the Centennial Class of 1945 and provides $5,000 for financial support to aid professors with specific research projects. Past honorees include Robert Darden, BSED \u201976 (2008), Dr. Richard Russell (2012) and Dr. Greg Garrett (2013).<\/p>\n Two professors were selected for the 2020 award. Dr. Lisa Shaver<\/strong><\/a>, professor of English and director of women\u2019s and gender studies, and Dr. Joe Yelderman<\/a><\/strong>, professor of geosciences and director of Baylor\u2019s Wastewater Research Program. Both professors expressed immense appreciation for this award, as it will help them fund research they were unable to conduct before.<\/p>\n