Teaching Award

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: By September 5, 2025, submit nominations to Dr. LaDonna Long, Chair of the DPCC Awards Committee, at llong@roosevelt.edu.

2025 Teaching Award Recipient

Miltonette Olivia Craig, J.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Sam Houston State University

Previous Awardees | 2016 – Present

2024 – Not awarded

2023 – Charles Bell

2022 – Not awarded

2021 – Forrest R. Rodgers

2020 – Shirley P. Leyro

2017 – 2019 – Not Awarded

2016 – Shaun L. Gabbidon