The C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship Award recognizes a University of Missouri System faculty member who demonstrates commitment, dedication, and effectiveness in advancing the land-grant mission through extension, international education, and agricultural economics programs. The fellowship is presented to a faculty member who personifies the creativity, vision and leadership exhibited by the late Dr. C. Brice Ratchford, president emeritus of the University of Missouri System and dean of cooperative extension. The annual award is funded from a permanent endowment created with contributions from the Ratchford family and from numerous colleagues, friends and organizations in recognition of Dr. Ratchford’s memory. 

Selection: The C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellow is named by the UM System President. The president is advised by a panel, which includes representatives from the University of Missouri System universities and off-campus faculty and Missouri citizens. The panel is chaired by UM System Chief Engagement Officer or his/her designee. 

Awards: The award is in the amount of $4,000, less applicable taxes.

Qualities of a Nominee: The nominee must be a faculty member with the University of Missouri System. Nominations may be submitted for any University of Missouri System faculty member, based on or off-campus, active or emeritus, whose accomplishments exemplify Dr. Ratchford’s commitment to advancing the land-grant mission through extension, international education or agricultural economics programs.

Nominations are due to facultyaffairs@mst.edu on December 19, 2025.