May 2, 2002

Animal and Range Science Professor Jim Tilton Receives Honor

Jim Tilton, professor of Animal and Range Science at North Dakota State University, recently received the Preferred Ag Instructor Award from the College of Agriculture Student Activities Council at NDSU. The award is given annually to an outstanding professor in the College of Agriculture.

The award recognizes College of Agriculture faculty who stimulate intellectual and personal growth of students while designing course material that challenges them.

Tilton has been on NDSU’s faculty for 37 years. He teaches reproduction in farm animals, junior/senior seminar, and swine production. "The education of students always comes first," Tilton says.

The NDSU Pre-Vet Club nominated Tilton. Melanie Miller, president of the Pre-Vet Club, commented, "We want to note his dedication to students, and his enthusiasm for animal science. One thing that makes Dr.Tilton a notable professor is that his passion for animal science is infectious."

Larry Reynolds, professor of animal science, commented, "Dr. Tilton is an outstanding teacher. He has a heartfelt dedication for his students. He also is an innovator, using technology to benefit and advance his teaching styles."

Tilton commented, "To be recognized by your students is the ultimate. It was a total surprise and I greatly appreciate the nomination and the fact that the students in the College of Agriculture chose me as the recipient."

Tilton was an advisor for NDSU Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority for nine years and also has served as the interim chair for the Animal and Range Science Department. He has published papers on swine reproduction and traveled extensively in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia discussing reproductive management of swine herds.

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Source: Jim Tilton, (701) 231-7664, jtilton@ndsuext.nodak.edu
Writer: Deana Oe, (701) 271-9167
Editor: Tom Jirik, (701) 231-9629, tjirik@ndsuext.nodak.edu