The Teaching Award recognizes a member of the DPCC who possesses excellence in teaching race, ethnicity, crime and justice related courses.

Purpose: Celebrates excellence in teaching courses related to race, ethnicity, crime, and justice.

Eligibility: Must be an active DPCC member in good standing for at least 2 consecutive years with a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.

Teaching Scope: Includes classroom instruction, curriculum design, student mentoring, educational material development, and related activities.

Nomination Materials: Letter of nomination and nominee’s CV. Self-nominations are welcome.

Deadline: Submit nominations and supporting materials by Friday, September 11, 2026, to Dr. Javier Ramos, Chair of the DPCC Awards Committee, at jxr248@shsu.edu. Please use “DPCC 2026 Award Materials” as the email subject line