The TSUS Foundation and Board of Regents have established award programs to recognize outstanding faculty, staff and students. The System's highest faculty honor, the Regents’ Professor Award, is conferred upon professors who demonstrate excellence and exemplary achievement in the areas of teaching, research and publication, and service. The Regents' Student Scholar, Regents' Teacher, and Regents' Staff Excellence awards are also given each year, recognizing outstanding achievement by TSUS educators, students and staff.