William Gould Memorial Outstanding Physical Therapy Faculty Award

HISTORY

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge an outstanding faculty member in Physical Therapy education in Texas who has demonstrated excellence in that role.  This award has been renamed in honor of William R. Gould, PT, PhD, who passed away in 1999. A leader for many years at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Dr. Gould was known as an exemplary educator and earned the respect of students and colleagues. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. A physical therapist who is:
1. a current member of the TPTA.
2. has been  engaged in teaching physical therapist students (professional or post-professional) for at least two years.
3. has a part-time or full-time faculty academic appointment, but may be of any rank.
4. must be employed in an academic setting within one or more accredited physical therapist education programs, or post-professional level programs for physical therapists, from which student earn an academic degree.

NOMINATION PROCEDURE

1. Any member of the TPTA may submit nominations.
2. Nominations are made by completing an electronic nomination form and submission of a nomination letter.
3. Nominations will be evaluated on the nominee’s:

1. Teaching excellence in the academic setting
2. Commitment to service to the institution, profession, and community.
3. Contribution to the body of knowledge in physical therapy through research or writings.

4.  Nomination materials will not be returned.
5.  If an individual is not selected for the award in a given year, the individual may be
               nominated in subsequent years. This would require a new nomination form and    
               supporting materials.