Texas HCR22 commends Dr. James Olson for 50 years of service to The University of Texas Permian Basin.

The Texas House of Representatives and Senate commend Dr. James Olson for his 50 years of service to The University of Texas Permian Basin. Dr. Olson, a psychology professor, began his career at UTPB in 1973 as one of its founding faculty members. He has held various leadership roles, including chair of the psychology, sociology, and criminology departments, and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Olson has earned numerous teaching honors and has authored several books, including works based on interviews with residential burglars.

Texas HCR22 commends Dr. James Olson for 50 years of service to The University of Texas Permian Basin.

The Texas House of Representatives and Senate commend Dr. James Olson for his 50 years of service to The University of Texas Permian Basin. Dr. Olson, a psychology professor, began his career at UTPB in 1973 as one of its founding faculty members. He has held various leadership roles, including chair of the psychology, sociology, and criminology departments, and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Olson has earned numerous teaching honors and has authored several books, including works based on interviews with residential burglars.