James S. Olson Named Regents' Professor
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| James S. Olson, center, distinguished professor of history,
was presented a resolution listing his many accomplishments
by members of the Sam Houston State University board of regents
Bernie Francis, left, and John Dudley, right. |
James S. Olson, distinguished professor of history at Sam Houston
State University, has added the title of "regents' professor
to his many other honors. The university's board of regents announced
the honor during their recent meeting on campus.
The text of a resolution honoring Olson reads:
Whereas, the Board of Regents of The Texas State University
System has determined that it would advance the cause of higher
education in the State of Texas and otherwise contribute to the
public good of the state to create the Office of Regents'
Professor;
Whereas, the purpose of said Office is to recognize exceptional
and outstanding members of the professoriate who have achieved
excellence and otherwise excelled in teaching, research and publication,
and community service, demonstrating in performance of their
duties an unwavering dedication to their students, universities,
and communities; and,
Whereas, the Office of Regents' Professor is a lifetime
designation bestowed by this Board of Regents upon tenured faculty
members who have been acknowledged by their peers and administrators
as exceptional and recommended their presidents and the Chancellor;
and,
Whereas, James S. Olson, Ph.D., has achieved such excellence,
whose student evaluations, in the words of President James Gaertner,
rank him as "the most popular and highly regarded faculty member" on
campus; being named a Piper Professor (2006) as well as the Carnegie
Foundation Texas Professor of the Year (2005); authoring or editing
47 books on such diverse topics as the Vietnam War, John Wayne,
native American civil rights struggles, Catholic immigrants,
and the history of cancer; and, funding and establishing scholarships
at his university as well as serving on numerous faculty and
administrative committees; and,
Whereas, James S. Olson, Ph.D., by his qualities of mind and
character, has brought great honor to Sam Houston State University,
to the Texas State University System, and the Great State of
Texas;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved on this 16th day of August 2007
that James S. Olson, Ph.D. be designated a Regents' Professor and
forever hold said title, including all honors, rights and privileges
appurtenant thereto.
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SHSU Media Contact: Frank Krystyniak
Nov. 26, 2007
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