D. Jack Davis, longtime professor of art education and former dean at the College of Visual Arts and Design, received the Distinguished Service Within the Profession Award from the National Art Education Association at its national convention in April in Baltimore. The honor recognizes his outstanding achievement, contribution and service in the field of art education.

Davis, who began his career at UNT as a professor of art in 1971, has served as chair of the Department of Art, associate vice president for academic affairs, vice provost and founding dean of the School of Visual Arts (now the College of Visual Arts and Design). He now serves as professor and director of the university’s North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts.

UNT was well represented at the annual NAEA convention this year. In addition to 16 conference presentations made by faculty, graduate students and alumni, art education student Amanda Batson was elected president of the National NAEA Student Chapter.