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'''Robert S. Nelsen''' (born January 21, 1952) is an [[United States|American]] citizen serving as Special [[Adviser|Advisor]] to the [[University of Texas System]]'s Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.utsystem.edu/sites/utsfiles/offices/board-of-regents/board-meetings/agenda-book-full/7-2014ab.pdf|format=PDF|title=SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR BOARD OF REGENTS’ MEETING July 10, 2014 : Austin, Texas|publisher=Utsystem.edu|accessdate=26 October 2014}}</ref> Before taking on this position, Nelsen served as the eighth [[Chancellor|President]] of the [[University of Texas–Pan American]] from January 2010 to August 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/president_home/president_about/about_history|title=Office of the President - The University of Texas-Pan American|publisher=Portal.utpa.edu|accessdate=26 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.utpa.edu/news/index.cfm?newsid=3884|title=University community greets Nelsen in first official campus visit|publisher=Utpa.edu|accessdate=26 October 2014}}</ref>
'''Robert S. Nelsen''' (born January 21, 1952) is an [[United States|American]] citizen serving as Special [[Adviser|Advisor]] to the [[University of Texas System]]'s Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.utsystem.edu/sites/utsfiles/offices/board-of-regents/board-meetings/agenda-book-full/7-2014ab.pdf|format=PDF|title=SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR BOARD OF REGENTS’ MEETING July 10, 2014 : Austin, Texas|publisher=Utsystem.edu|accessdate=26 October 2014}}</ref> Before taking on this position, Nelsen served as the eighth [[Chancellor|President]] of the [[University of Texas–Pan American]] from January 2010 to August 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/president_home/president_about/about_history|title=History and Past Presidents - The University of Texas-Pan American|publisher=Portal.utpa.edu|accessdate=16 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.utpa.edu/news/index.cfm?newsid=3884|title=University community greets Nelsen in first official campus visit|publisher=Utpa.edu|accessdate=26 October 2014}}</ref>


Prior to this, Nelsen was an Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and professor of English at [[Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi]].
Prior to this, Nelsen was an Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and professor of English at [[Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi]].

Revision as of 22:21, 16 December 2014

Robert S. Nelsen
Born (1952-01-21) January 21, 1952 (age 72)
Brigham City, Utah
Alma materBrigham Young University, University of Chicago
OccupationAdministrator
SpouseJody Nelsen

Robert S. Nelsen (born January 21, 1952) is an American citizen serving as Special Advisor to the University of Texas System's Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.[1] Before taking on this position, Nelsen served as the eighth President of the University of Texas–Pan American from January 2010 to August 2014.[2][3]

Prior to this, Nelsen was an Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and professor of English at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Earlier, Nelsen was a faculty member at the University of Texas at Dallas. He served as the Speaker of the Faculty and chaired the University of Texas System Faculty Advisory Council. After winning the Chancellor’s Council Award for Outstanding Teaching,[4] he was recruited into the Provost's Office and served as Vice Provost there.

Nelsen is an author of fiction in journals which include the Story Quarterly, Other Voices, Chariton Review, and Southwest Review.

Early life

Nelsen was raised in Montana near Madison Valley. He earned bachelor and master's degrees in political science from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. at the University of Chicago, specializing in modern literature, modern philosophy, and modern political theory.[5]

Administrative and academic appointments

Honors and awards

  • Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame, BorderFest, Hidalgo, Texas, March 5, 2014[7]
  • Golden Eagle Award, Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, McAllen, Texas, March 1, 2014[8]
  • Man of the Year Award, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, Edinburg, Texas, October 24, 2013[9]
  • Good Samaritan Community Services Award, Good Samaritan Community Services, Pharr, Texas, August 7, 2013
  • Edinburg Rotary Leadership Award, Edinburg, Texas, June 26, 2013[10]
  • Community Literacy Champion, South Texas Literacy Coalition, Edinburg, Texas, September 22, 2012
  • Literacy Champion Award, South Texas Literacy Coalition, Historias de la Vida 3rd Annual Gala, Palmhurst, Texas, September 24, 2011
  • "Best Journal in Humanities, Social Studies, and Social Sciences, 1993," Common Knowledge, The American Association of Publishers, January 1994
  • "Ten Best Journals," Common Knowledge, May 1, 1993, Library Journal
  • Pushcart Prize, Best of the Small Presses: Distinguished Stories Award, 1991: "Ronnie Big Wolf Tooth" and "Two Points of a Blue Star"

References

  1. ^ "SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR BOARD OF REGENTS' MEETING July 10, 2014 : Austin, Texas" (PDF). Utsystem.edu. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  2. ^ "History and Past Presidents - The University of Texas-Pan American". Portal.utpa.edu. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  3. ^ "University community greets Nelsen in first official campus visit". Utpa.edu. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  4. ^ "Robert Nelsen Named Teacher of the Year At The University of Texas at Dallas". Utdallas.edu. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Latino Education Conference - Speakers". Voiceswebtv.net. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  6. ^ "Dr. Robert Nelsen Named UTD Associate Provost". Utdallas.edu. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  7. ^ "BorderFest 2014 - Celebrating Argentina!". Myborderfest.com. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  8. ^ "President Nelsen receives Hispanic Chamber's Golden Eagle Award". Utpa.edu. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  9. ^ "President Nelsen honored as "Man of the Year" by Edinburg Chamber of Commerce". Utpa.edu. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  10. ^ "Rotary Club of McAllen Raise Over $3,000 for Summer Feeding Program". Your Valley Voice. Retrieved 26 October 2014.

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