Ashley Palmer, assistant professor of social work in the Harris College of Nursing
& Health Sciences, was honored with the Maryrose and Dan Short Award for Teaching
Excellence. She is known for her engaging teaching style and the space she provides
for critical discussions.
The Maryrose and Dan Short Award recognizes excellence in teaching and is specifically
focused on exceptional untenured (tenure-track or non-tenure track), full-time faculty
members with five years or less at TCU. Nominations from colleges and schools are
submitted to academic deans who select the top candidates to submit to the provost
for final selection. This award was established by the late Dan Short, former dean
of the Neeley School of Business, in memory of his wife, Maryrose Short. Part of the
$6,000 award is to be used for professional development.