Dr. Tracy Davis has dedicated over 30 years to the field of student affairs and higher education. During his career, he has conducted research, shared his findings, and fostered the growth of emerging professionals. His body of work includes empirical studies published in refereed journals, book chapters, and four influential books co-authored or edited with mentees and/or senior colleagues, testifying to to his long standing collaborative practices: Gender-Aware Practices: Intersectional Approaches to Applying Masculinities in Student Affairs (2018, with D. Chase Catalano and Rachel Wagner), Advancing Social Justice: Tools, Pedagogies, and Strategies to Transform Your Campus (2013, with Laura M. Harrison), Masculinities in Higher Education: Theoretical and Practical Considerations (2011, with Jason Laker), and Developing Social Justice Allies (2004, with Robert Reason, Ellen Broido, and Nancy J. Evans). Tracy has also served on the Executive Council for College Student Educators International (ACPA), the ACPA Commission on Professional Preparation Directorate, the Coalition on Men and Masculinities as and as an ACPA Senior Scholar. He is a frequent presenter at professional conferences and provides consultation to colleges and universities on men's development and social justice issues.
During his time at Western Illinois University, Tracy has been a remarkable mentor to many graduate students, emerging and seasoned professionals, and higher education and students affairs emerging and senior scholars. Tracy’s humility and dedication to services are hallmarks of his indelible career.
Please consider signing this letter of support for Dr. Tracy Davis’s Nomination for the ACPA Lifetime Achievement Award. Please also consider adding a comment about Tracy’s impact with you, with others, or the field of higher education and student affairs.
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September 20, 2024
98 Comments
Dr. Davis will always be one of the most impactful teachers I had. He knew how to challenge and support in a way that created learning. I still repeat one of his phrases today "Trust the Process".
Congratulations to Dr. Tracy Davis. A true Student Affairs researcher, teacher, mentor, and social justice advocate. His impact on Higher Education is not only in his body of work but also in the hundreds of students he educated and mentored. It is an honor to be one of his students. All the best to you!
Dr. Tracy Davis is so deserving of this award. For decades, he has developed outstanding new Student Affairs Professionals into the field; while providing much of the leading research in the area of men and masculinity.
I joined higher education by completing the program at Western Illinois University primarily to learn inner Tracey's teaching. I've held those teachings close and have had a fulfilled career in higher education thanks to his brilliance. This is recognition well deserved and long overdue.
Dr. Davis had a monumental impact on how I have operated as a professional for the last 25 years. He helped establish the foundation of empathy, care, and compassion when working with students that has served me well the last 25 years.
Dr. Tracy Davis' teaching and personal mentorship remain a core piece of 20+ year career in Student Affairs. I cannot think of a more deserving person for this award!
Although I’ve left higher education to work in the Government, I regularly apply Tracy’s teaching to my life and work. He remains a mentor of mine 20 years after having been one of his students. His contributions to the field of higher education will continue long after he retires. He is extraordinarily worthy of this recognition.
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Dr. Tracy Davis has dedicated over 30 years to the field of student affairs and higher education. During his career, he has conducted research, shared his findings, and fostered the growth of emerging professionals. His body of work includes empirical studies published in refereed journals, book chapters, and four influential books co-authored or edited with mentees and/or senior colleagues, testifying to to his long standing collaborative practices: Gender-Aware Practices: Intersectional Approaches to Applying Masculinities in Student Affairs (2018, with D. Chase Catalano and Rachel Wagner), Advancing Social Justice: Tools, Pedagogies, and Strategies to Transform Your Campus (2013, with Laura M. Harrison), Masculinities in Higher Education: Theoretical and Practical Considerations (2011, with Jason Laker), and Developing Social Justice Allies (2004, with Robert Reason, Ellen Broido, and Nancy J. Evans). Tracy has also served on the Executive Council for College Student Educators International (ACPA), the ACPA Commission on Professional Preparation Directorate, the Coalition on Men and Masculinities as and as an ACPA Senior Scholar. He is a frequent presenter at professional conferences and provides consultation to colleges and universities on men's development and social justice issues.
During his time at Western Illinois University, Tracy has been a remarkable mentor to many graduate students, emerging and seasoned professionals, and higher education and students affairs emerging and senior scholars. Tracy’s humility and dedication to services are hallmarks of his indelible career.
Please consider signing this letter of support for Dr. Tracy Davis’s Nomination for the ACPA Lifetime Achievement Award. Please also consider adding a comment about Tracy’s impact with you, with others, or the field of higher education and student affairs.
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Reached 100 supporters
September 20, 2024
98 Comments
Tracy was the professor who motivated me to pursue my Master's degree as a non traditional student, which allowed me to make a major mid life career change. I am grateful for his mentorship and his friendship. Congratulations, Tracy, on a honor well deserved!
Dr. Davis will always be one of the most impactful teachers I had. He knew how to challenge and support in a way that created learning. I still repeat one of his phrases today "Trust the Process".
Congratulations to Dr. Tracy Davis. A true Student Affairs researcher, teacher, mentor, and social justice advocate. His impact on Higher Education is not only in his body of work but also in the hundreds of students he educated and mentored. It is an honor to be one of his students. All the best to you!
Dr. Tracy Davis is so deserving of this award. For decades, he has developed outstanding new Student Affairs Professionals into the field; while providing much of the leading research in the area of men and masculinity.
I joined higher education by completing the program at Western Illinois University primarily to learn inner Tracey's teaching. I've held those teachings close and have had a fulfilled career in higher education thanks to his brilliance. This is recognition well deserved and long overdue.
Dr. Davis had a monumental impact on how I have operated as a professional for the last 25 years. He helped establish the foundation of empathy, care, and compassion when working with students that has served me well the last 25 years.
Dr. Tracy Davis' teaching and personal mentorship remain a core piece of 20+ year career in Student Affairs. I cannot think of a more deserving person for this award!
Although I’ve left higher education to work in the Government, I regularly apply Tracy’s teaching to my life and work. He remains a mentor of mine 20 years after having been one of his students. His contributions to the field of higher education will continue long after he retires. He is extraordinarily worthy of this recognition.
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Tracy was the professor who motivated me to pursue my Master's degree as a non traditional student, which allowed me to make a major mid life career change. I am grateful for his mentorship and his friendship. Congratulations, Tracy, on a honor well deserved!