Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Tim Jacks, Ph.D., was named the School of Business Professor of the Year by the student organization Emerging Leaders Improving Through Experience (ELITE). Jacks is an assistant professor of computer management and information systems.
The accolade came Wednesday, May 7. Jacks was one of 51 faculty members from the School of Business nominated for the award.
“It is extremely meaningful to be selected for this award,” Jacks said. “I am honored that the fantastic students at SIUE think so highly of me.”
Senior accounting major and ELITE Vice President of Operations Steve Wilkerson said the organization wants to recognize outstanding faculty, who contribute to student academic growth. ELITE is composed of School of Business student leaders who serve as a liaison between students, faculty, alumni and others affiliated with the School.
“An online survey was sent via email to all School of Business undergraduate and graduate students,” Wilkerson said. “The survey was not mandatory, and we received 166 responses.”
Despite teaching only two classes this semester, Jacks won with overwhelming student support. Wilkerson said students found Jacks to be an engaging teacher. His passion and experience from the field shows in his commitment to incorporating real-world situations into classroom learning.
Jacks received a $50 gift card courtesy of Fazoli’s in Edwardsville and a certificate in recognition of the award.
Jacks earned a bachelor’s in philosophy in 1990 rom Davidson (N.C.) College and an MBA from Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, N.C., in 2004. He achieved a doctorate in information systems in 2012 from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Photo: SIUE’s Tim Jacks, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer management and information systems.