Awards and Promotions - 2005

E.R. “Prof” Lidvall Outstanding Teaching Award

(Pictured at Left: Buddy Mitchell, Prof Lidvall, Richard Heitmann, Dr. Albrecht, Don Williams)

Award Description

This award, established by Mr. Donald E. Williams, a 1961 graduate of the College of Agriculture, is to honor his former professor and mentor, Professor E.R. “Prof” Lidvall. The award will recognize faculty who exemplify Prof Lidvall’s commitment to excellence in the classroom and his commitment to the needs and interests of the student.

Citation

Dr. Dick Heitmann, our 2005 winner, currently serves as the Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Animal Science. He’s been with us here at UT since 1979. While our winner is known for years of extensive research efforts, in recent times his role here took on a new focus – teaching.

Throughout his career, Dr. Heitmann has demonstrated his dedication to the teaching mission of the Institute and to our students – through his classroom instruction, and most especially through his tireless work in student advising. As a result of his dedication and caring manner, many students seek him as an advisor and a mentor in their professional careers long after they graduate.