 He was elected Honors Professor of the Year and being the faculty advisor for student research teams which won the National Social Sciences Association competition, and for multiple student research teams which have received national recognition at the National Collegiate Honors Council and the National Council for Undergraduate Research.Seven of his courses (including the one he currently teaches) have won recognition in instructional innovation in nationwide competitions.He is the author or co-author of a book and 69 papers, more than 25 of which have been after becoming president.