The award was established in memory of Arthur Chiu, longtime Chi Epsilon faculty advisor at the University of Hawaii. The award is presented to faculty who have shown a dedication to advising and supporting chapter activities and encouraging chapter members. Bayless has served as faculty advisor to the Missouri S&T chapter for 40 years and was nominated for the award by chapter officers and members.
Bayless, who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Missouri S&T, has been a member of the Missouri S&T faculty since 1959. He served as interim chair of civil engineering for one year before becoming assistant dean of the School of Engineering in 1986. He was appointed associate dean of the School of Engineering in 1990 and served as interim chair of civil, architectural and environmental engineering from 2006-2007.
