Citations
Some of Kevin Patton’s awards and honors.
Author Mentoring Award
in recognition of a long and distinguished record of mentoring textbook and education authors and professors, presented by the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) in June 2024. Click here for more.
Kevin Patton (center) with TAA Mentor Award, with Terry Thompson (nominator) and Paul Krieger (TAA President)
Emeritus Award
Title of distinction, Adjunct Professor Emeritus, conferred October 11, 2023 upon retirement and in value of meritorious service to the College.
Kevin Patton with Emeritus Diploma from Northeast College of Health Sciences.
Textbook Excellence Award
by Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA). This “Texty” recognition was awarded to Kevin Patton’s textbook The Human Body in Health & Disease in 2019.
TAA Council of Fellows
presented by the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) in June 2019. Kevin was inducted as a TAA Fellow into this honor society in recognition of achievements as an author, teacher, and advocate of TAA.
Kevin Patton (far left) with other TAA award winners in 2019
Norma Hood Award
by Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA). Named after TAA’s first office manager Norma Hood, this award is given in recognition of devotion and commitment to TAA, particularly as demonstrated by works performed outside the limelight.
Kevin with Norma Hood Award (June 2016)
Textbook Excellence Award
for Anatomy & Physiology 9th edition by Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA),  recognizing excellence in current textbooks and learning materials. Works are judged by textbook authors and subject matter experts for their merits in four areas: Pedagogy, Content/Scholarship, Writing, Appearance & Design.
Kevin with 2016 Texty Award
Emeritus Faculty
for retired faculty who have distinguished themselves while on the faculty as excellent
educators and who plan to remain professionally active, Â 2013
Retirement from full-time faculty at SCC, appointment as Emeritus Faculty
President’s Medal for Outstanding Contributions to the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society
for promoting excellence in the teaching and learning of human anatomy and physiology presented by Margaret Weck, President of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society 2008. Click here for more.
Dr. Margaret Weck awards HAPS President’s Medal to Kevin Patton (May 2008)
Albert Shanker Teacher of the Year (Higher Education)
presented by American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Missouri 2006-2007
AFT-MO President Scott Ciafullo, Kevin, AFT President Edward J. McElroy
William Holmes McGuffey Award (Life Science)
presented to Gary Thibodeau & Kevin Patton for their book Structure and Function of the Body by the Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA) 2003
McGuffey Award 2003 for Structure & Function of the Body
Phi Theta Kappa Mentor Award
for exemplary leadership and guidance [of students]Â presented by Phi Theta Kappa (Alpha Xi Chi chapter)Â 2009, 2010, 2011
President Emeritus Award
presented by the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS)Â 1998
Missouri Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
presented by Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan 1993
William Holmes McGuffey Award (Life Science)
presented to Gary Thibodeau & Kevin Patton for their book Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology by the Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA) 1994
McGuffey Award 2003 for Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology
Emerson Award for Excellence in Teaching
presented by Emerson Electric Company 1994
Emerson Award for Excellence in Teaching 1994
Last updated: December 14, 2024 at 18:01 pm