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Association Awards Program
The University Continuing Education Association Award Program recognizes
institutional excellence, individual achievement, and contributions
to the Association and to the field of continuing higher education.
These awards demonstrate the Association's commitment to principles
of good professional practice by recognizing and rewarding:
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extraordinary accomplishments and contributions of individuals
and member institutions identified through a peer nomination
and selection process, and
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award winners who demonstrate high standards of professional
practice and/or personal achievement.
The Association Awards Program is conducted
by UCEA's Awards and Honors Committee, and includes recognition
of both individual and institutional achievement on an Association-wide
basis. The Community of Practice Awards Program
recognizes both individual and institutional achievement as it relates
to the Association's Communities of Practice, and each Community
conducts the awards program for its specific interest areas. All
award winners are recognized and celebrated at the Association's
2008 Annual Conference in New Orleans.
View information on the Association's Marketing and Publications
Awards (including the Strategic Marketing Awards).
The Frandson Award for Literature in the Field of Continuing
Higher Education encourages submissions of books published during
2007 that are important to the theory or practice of continuing
higher education in American colleges and universities. Deadline
for receipt of submissions is November 26, 2007. For further
information, please contact the chair of the Frandson Award Committee,
Sarah Steinberg, at steinberg@jhu.edu.
2008 Association Awards
Nominations for each of the following awards should be submitted
on the Association Awards Nomination Form, with the appropriate
award indicated at the top.
Nominations for the 2008 Association Awards Program must
be received by November 30, 2007. Submissions for Memorials
and nominations for the Distinguished Service Key and Certificate
must be received by February 8, 2008. Nomination materials
are best submitted collectively in a single packet, although submission
of separate pieces is permitted. The Awards and Honors Committee
will submit its recommendations for to the UCEA Board of Directors
for approval in January 2008. Award winners will be notified by
February 18, 2008, and awards will be presented at the UCEA Annual
Conference in New Orleans.
Please send one original and 11 copies of all nominations and
supporting materials to UCEA's National Office.
Download the 2008 Association Awards Nominations Form.
(PDF file)
Send completed application forms to:
University Continuing Education Association, ATTN: Shirley Waters,
One Dupont Circle, Suite 615, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: 202.659.3130,
FAX: 202.785.0374. Nominations may also be submitted electronically
to: shirley@ucea.edu
Julius M. Nolte Award for Extraordinary Leadership
Description: The Julius M. Nolte Award is the major UCEA
recognition award. It is given to an individual in recognition of
unusual and extraordinary contributions to the cause of continuing
education on the regional, national, and/or international university
level.
Criteria and Eligibility
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The nominee need not be affiliated with a UCEA institution.
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The award is not necessarily given each year, but only when
a deserving person appears on the scene who has fulfilled noteworthy
assignments, written books of great significance to continuing
education, or rendered long and distinguished administrative,
legislative or judicial services that have advanced the cause
of continuing higher education.
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Nominations from the potential recipient's own institution
or staff are specifically excluded.
Nomination procedure
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Complete the nomination form.
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Include supporting statements and recommendations indicating
why the individual deserves nomination for the Nolte Award.
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Include a current vita of the nominee.
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Solicit recommendations from colleagues who can attest to the
nominee's qualifications.
Walton S. Bittner Service Citation for Outstanding Service in
UCEA
Description: The purpose of the Walton S. Bittner Service
Citation is to express appreciation to a member for outstanding
service to continuing education at his/her institution, and service
of major significance to UCEA. The award is not necessarily given
each year.
Criteria and Eligibility
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The nominee must be a member of a UCEA institution.
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He/she must have contributed substantially to the development
and maintenance of his/her institution and UCEA through services
performed over a period of years.
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Nominations from subordinates on behalf of superiors from their
own institutions are excluded. Nominations by deans and directors
on behalf of members of their staff are welcome and encouraged.
Nomination procedure
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Complete the nomination form.
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Include supporting statements and recommendations indicating
why the individual deserves nomination for the Bittner Award.
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Include a current vita of the nominee.
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Solicit recommendations from colleagues who can attest to the
nominee's qualifications.
Adelle F. Robertson Continuing Professional Educator Award
Description: Adelle Robertson served the Association with
distinction and dedication, setting an example for those who would
follow. The Adelle F. Robertson Professional Continuing Educator
Award recognizes professionals who demonstrate similar commitment
and promise. The award is not necessarily given each year.
Criteria and Eligibility
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This award recognizes the scholarship, leadership and contributions
to the profession of a person who has entered the profession
in the past five to ten years.
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The nominee must be a UCEA member.
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Only one nomination from each region will be considered. The
nomination must be submitted by the Regional Chair or Chair
of the Region's Awards and Honors Committee.
Nomination procedure
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The nomination form must be completed by the Regional Chair
or Chair of the Region's Awards and Honors Committee.
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Include supporting statements and recommendations indicating
why the individual deserves nomination for the Robertson Award.
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Include a current vita of the nominee.
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Solicit recommendations from colleagues who can attest to the
nominee's qualifications.
UCEA Distinguished Service Key and Certificate for Retiring Continuing
Educators
Description: The presentation of a key and certificate is
made to retiring continuing educators who have been active in UCEA
during their career. Members who fit the criteria are retroactively
eligible up to and including one year following retirement. Nominations
are invited and must be submitted for approval by the UCEA Executive
Committee.
Nomination Procedure
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Complete the nomination form.
- Include a current vita of the nominee documenting UCEA service.
(Submission deadline: February 8, 2008)
Memorials For Deceased Continuing Higher Education Professionals
Description: Memorials are made in honor of deceased continuing
higher education professionals who gave long and sustained service
to UCEA. The Memorials are noted in the Annual Conference Awards
and Honors booklet. Continuing higher education units wishing to
honor recently deceased colleagues by Memorials must submit the
names and biographical information.
Submission Procedure
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Complete the nomination form.
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Include appropriate biographical information.
(Submission deadline: February 8, 2008)
Outstanding Continuing Education Student Awards
Description: These two awards honor nontraditional students
who are enrolled in either credit or non-credit programs at UCEA
member institutions, for achievement of excellence in pursuit of
continuing education. The awards are not necessarily given annually.
Presentation of Award: In order for nominated students to
be eligible to receive the award, they must be present at the awards
ceremony. It is expected that the nominating institution should
provide travel expenses for the student, however, UCEA may provide
some financial support for conference expenses and travel of the
awardee should the institution not be able to provide support.
Criteria and Eligibility
Credit Students
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The nominee must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate
program at a UCEA member institution within the past 12 months,
or have graduated no more than one year prior to the time the
award is granted.
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The nominee must be an adult student who has met the challenge
of an unconventional educational background and become an inspiration
to others through individual growth accomplished in pursuit
of his/her educational goals.
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The nominee shall have effectively managed multiple/significant
commitments and responsibilities while engaged in his/her education.
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The nominee must be 25 years of age or older.
Non-credit Students
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The nominee must be enrolled in a non-credit program at a
UCEA member institution within the past 12 months.
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The nominee must be an adult student who has achieved excellence
in pursuit of his/educational goals.
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The nominee shall have effectively managed multiple/significant
commitments and responsibilities while engaged in his/her education.
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The nominee must exemplify the best characteristics and standards
of the non-degree student.
Nomination Procedure
Each regional awards committee chair will complete the nomination
form for that region's awards candidate, and include the following
supporting materials to clearly demonstrate how the student meets
the criteria and eligibility for this award
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Two letters of nomination or support from informed individuals;
e.g., an academic department chair or faculty member; dean or
director of continuing education; president or vice president
of the nominee's institution. The letters must address the nominee's
accomplishments.
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A written statement from the nominee describing his or her
achievements with an emphasis on the challenges met while enrolled
as a student.
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Documentation of the student's excellence in achievements,
including material such as grade point average, official transcripts,
CEUs, student activities, university involvement, community
contributions, employment, job performance, and so forth.
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A current vita of the nominee.
UCEA Outstanding Program Awards
Description: These awards honor credit and non-credit continuing
education programs (one in each category) at UCEA member institutions
for excellence in achieving their educational objectives. The awards
are not necessarily given annually.
Criteria and Eligibility
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The nominated program must be a credit or non-credit program
offered by a UCEA member institution within the last two years.
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The program must have completed at least one cycle to be considered.
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The program must be original in a substantive ways.
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A description of the program must include a statement explaining
how the program objectives were met and a summary of the program
evaluations should also be included.
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The program must demonstrate a contribution to the field of
continuing education, which can be replicated by other higher
education institutions.
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The program must be cost effective in a manner consistent with
the stated program objectives.
Nomination Procedure
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Complete the nomination form and attach a copy to the original
and to each of 11 copies of supporting materials which clearly
demonstrate how the program meets the criteria and eligibility
for this award. All UCEA member institutions, regions, and communities
of practice are eligible to nominate programs for these awards.
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Include appropriate supporting materials which clearly demonstrate
how the program met the six (6) criteria listed above.
UCEA Excellence in Teaching Award
Description: The UCEA Excellence in Teaching Award is presented
to individuals who have provided outstanding teaching, course development,
mentoring of students, and service to continuing education. This
award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to
credit or noncredit programs and who have provided inspirational
teaching to continuing education students.
Eligibility
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The nominated individual must have been employed by and contributed
to the instruction of a continuing education program of a current
UCEA member institution.
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The recipient of this award must be able to be present at the
UCEA awards ceremony held at the UCEA Annual Conference in New Orleans.
It is expected that the nominating institution will cover travel
expenses for the award recipient; however, the registration
fee to attend UCEA's Annual Conference will be waived for the
award recipient.
Criteria
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Evidence of commitment to continuing education.
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Outstanding teaching and mentoring of students - teaching may
be defined to include work with students at any level and in
a wide variety of settings; teaching effectiveness includes
the ability to meet student learning objectives and evidence
of a student-centered approach; evidence of superior student
mentoring should illustrate the nominee's concern for student
development beyond the normal expectations for advising.
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Innovative course, program, and/or curriculum development --
extent to which courses or programs generated by the individual
have been new, creative, or innovative.
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Exemplary contributions to the institution and the profession.
Nomination Procedure
Nomination must be made by a professional member of UCEA and will
include:
- Narrative statement of not more than three pages, listing specific
reasons why the nominee is worthy of this award. Evidence of outstanding
achievements may include, but is not necessarily limited to:
- Brief history indicating the nominee's long-term commitment
and contribution to the institution's continuing education
program
- Specific courses or programs the nominee has developed,
coordinated, and/or taught
- Audiences served by this individual
- Effectiveness in teaching and mentoring of students
- Ability to meet student learning objectives
- How the work of this individual has brought credit or recognition
to the institution, profession, or community
- Other awards received by this individual, including recognition
by the institution
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Any national, regional, state, or local leadership achievements
of the nominee (include offices held, committee assignments,
etc.)
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Current vita of nominee
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Summary of student evaluations
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Three to five letters of support from informed individuals
who can attest to the nominee's accomplishments. (e.g., dean/director
of continuing education, program administrators, teaching colleagues,
department chair, former students)
UCEA Research and Scholarship Award
Description: This award emphasizes the value of research
and the resulting body of literature as an essential characteristic
of the profession of continuing higher education. It is also intended
to encourage and stimulate the research efforts of UCEA members.
The UCEA Research and Scholarship Award recognizes either 1) significant
new research with implications for professional practice in the
field of continuing higher education, or 2) an individual UCEA member
whose long-term commitment to the conduct of exemplary research
has made a significant contribution to the literature and professional
practice in the field of continuing higher education. Up to two
awards may be given each year.
Eligibility
A nominated research project must have been conducted at a UCEA
member institution and completed within the last two years, with
findings either published or accepted for publication. A nominated
individual researcher must be a member of a UCEA institution. Research
may be quantitative, qualitative, or historical.
Criteria
Research Project: The nominated project will excel in the
following areas: 1) Research findings have strong potential to improve
professional practice in the field of continuing higher education;
2) The research project is informed by and builds upon existing
literature; 3) The research project represents the highest qualities
of scholarship.
Individual Researcher: The nominee will have excelled in
the following areas: 1) Produced extensive writings and generated
research findings, consistent with the criteria stated above for
a research project. 2) Encouraged and enabled graduate students
and professional staff to become actively involved in research for
the field; 3) Continuously and proactively sought to encourage the
implementation of research findings in the practice of continuing
higher education.
Nomination Procedure
Nominations for the Research and Scholarship Award must be submitted
by a professional staff member of a UCEA institution. Completed
nominations shall include the following:
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A narrative statement of not more than three pages, detailing
specific ways in which the nomination meets the criteria above,
including a description of how the research was funded.
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In the case of a research project, a written summary of the
research findings or 12 copies (total) of the resulting publication,
if available.
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Current vita of individual nominee or lead researcher(s) for
the research project.
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Three to five letters of support from informed individuals.
Selection Committee
The selection committee, to be appointed by the Chair of the UCEA
Awards and Honors Committee, will include at least two representatives
of the Research Community of Practice and at least two members of
the UCEA Awards and Honors Committee.
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