The Victor Worsfold Outstanding Teaching Award recognizes excellence in teaching by a member of the faculty and a Graduate Teaching Assistant. A founding member of our faculty in 1975, Worsfold served with distinction as professor and administrator until his retirement in 2001. He is remembered for his extraordinary gift for teaching.
The Jo Ellen Roach Award recognizes Bass School staff who exemplify steadfast dedication to the highest standards of personal and professional action. Roach was the chief financial officer and “office manager” of the School of Arts and Humanities from 1985-2001. During her tenure, she was an exemplary financial officer — and much more. Roach is credited with establishing the environment of competence, collegiality, and gracious public service that remains the norm in our School.
Mark Rosen is Associate Professor.
Nelson Lim is Associate Professor of Practice.
Janelle Gray is a 2024 alum of UT Dallas with a PhD in Literature.
Honorable Mention TA: Ayra Prakash
Lari Tanner is a Communication Studies lecturer.
Christopher Ryan is Associate Professor of Instruction.
Carie Tucker King is Clinical Professor.
John Gooch is Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Communication Studies.
Anne Gray Fischer is Assistant Professor and Carie Tucker King is Clinical Professor.
Dan Wickberg is Professor.
David Budd is Director of Operations, Productions, and Technology.
Visit our Awards page to see all of our recipients from previous years.