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Communities of Practice Awards
The criteria and judging for the Community of Practice Awards are
the responsibility of UCEA's Communities of Practice. All Association
members are eligible to enter the competition for these awards,
as appropriate, in accord with the criteria for the particular awards.
Community of Practice Awards are organized under the following
categories:
Complete details for each of the awards, including the nomination
procedure for each award, can be found below; please ensure that
your application materials are complete.
Nomination deadlines for all 2008 Community of Practice Awards
are indicated below along with the criteria for each award. These nominations
are not sent to UCEA's Washington D.C. Office, but to the submission address
identified for each award in the description below.
Please note: Some awards require multiple submissions. Also,
the panels of judges for some awards may change; please check back
here for the most up-to-date listing of judges prior to submitting
your materials.
Each nomination must include the nomination form and other supporting
material as described for each award.
Download the nomination form (PDF file)
Winners are notified by the Awards Chair of the appropriate
CoP; the awards are presented during the UCEA Annual Conference.
See the 2008 Community of Practice award winners.
See the 2007 Community of Practice award winners.
Community of Practice Awards Table of Contents
Scroll down in order to see the details for each award, or click
on the Award Category or specific award in the list below.
I. Programming Awards
Distance Learning Community of Practice
Program of Excellence
Distance Learning Course Awards
Workforce and Economic Development Community of Practice
Program Development Award
Creative Partnership Award
Conferences and Professional Programs Community of Practice
Exemplary Program Award
Outreach and Engagement Community of Practice
Recognition of Excellence Award for Innovations
in Outreach and Engagement
II. Leadership and Service Awards
Distance Learning Community of Practice
Nofflet Williams Up-and-Coming Award
Gayle B. Childs Award
Conferences and Professional Programs Community of Practice
Stanley C. Robinson Distinguished Service
Award
Faculty Service Award
III. Research and Publication Awards
Distance Learning Community of Practice
Charles A. Wedemeyer Award
Elizabeth Powell Award
William Rainey Harper Research Award
I. Programming Awards
Distance Learning Community of Practice
Program of Excellence
Description: The Program of Excellence award is given annually
to a credit and/or a non-credit distance-delivered instructional
program that is exemplary in meeting the needs of students. The
award recognizes new and innovative programs that utilize one or
more forms of instruction at a distance.
Criteria and Eligibility: Eligible programs must have been
developed by a UCEA institution and must have been implemented within
approximately the past three years. "Program" is defined
as 1) a planned series of learning experiences culminating in a
degree or certificate, or 2) a package of courses and services specifically
bundled together for a special target group. The program must be:
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Appropriate: The chosen medium is used to its best advantage;
necessary student support services are in place; faculty are
effectively involved in program development; the program demonstrates
creativity or innovation and shows evidence of careful instructional
design.
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Successful: The program should meet a specified need or be
a significant innovation; meet its designated goals and objectives;
be easily accessible; receive positive response from audiences
and/or results in changes in knowledge, skills, attitudes; meet
budget objectives; exemplify quality in marketing or promotion.
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Adaptable: To be judged adaptable, a program should be usable
by other institutions either as is or with minor adaptations.
Nomination Procedure
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Complete the awards nomination
form. (PDF file)
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Submit a 3-5 page narrative description of the program which
addresses the criteria stated above.
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Submit a complete nomination packet, including nomination form,
to each of the following judges. You should include samples
of video (meaningful excepts, not the entire program) or other
electronic media, print materials, marketing materials, etc.,
that demonstrate the points that you make in the narrative description
of the program requested above. Materials will not be returned
unless an appropriate container for mailing, including postage
and address label, is provided.
Note: All nominations must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2008.
Judges for the Program of Excellence Awards:
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Program of Excellence Award Chair: Alma Azama, Distance Education Coordinator, Center for Professional
Development, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley CO 80639,
Phone 970-351-1937, Fax 970-351-2377, Email alma.azama@unco.edu
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Jane Hancock, IDL Program Director, College of Continuing Education,
University of Minnesota, 201 Wesbrook, 77 Pleasant Street Southeast,
Minneapolis MN 55455, Phone 612-624-1669, Fax 612-626-0077,
Email jhancock@cce.umn.edu
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Loréal Maguire, Assistant Director, Professional Training &
Education, Millersville University, P.O.Box, 1002, Millersville
PA 17551-0302, Phone 717-871-2014, Fax 717-871-2022, Email
loreal.maguire@millersville.edu
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Barbara Macaulay, Chief Academic Officer, UMassOnline, 333
South Street, Suite 400, Shrewsbury MA 01545, Phone 508-856-5151,
Fax: 508-856-2790, E-Mail bmacaulay@umassonline.net
Distance Learning Course Awards
(K-12, College,Non-Credit)
Description: The Distance Learning Course Awards recognize
new and innovative courses that utilize one or more forms of instruction
at a distance in three categories: college, K-12, and non-credit.
One course in each category (college, K-12, and non-credit) may
be submitted. Courses submitted must have been completed and opened
to enrollment since December 1, 2006. Revised courses may be submitted
for an award if they have undergone major revision and have not
been submitted for an award during the past 3 years.
Criteria and Eligibility: The following criteria guide Course
Awards Committee members in assessing courses for awards and assist
nominators in selecting courses to submit for judging.
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INTRODUCTORY MATERIALS: Introduction, overview, and general
objectives of the course; course mechanics, structure, special
instructions, and performance standards
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LESSONS/UNITS: Stated instructional objectives; commentary,
discussion, and help, including possible audio and video components;
submitted assignments and assessment
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COMMUNICATIONS VARIANTS: Writing style; writing mechanics and
editorial consistency; page organization, layout, cover, appropriateness
and quality of graphics and illustrations
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GENERAL QUALITY
Nomination Procedure
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Complete the awards nomination
form. (PDF file)
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Each submission must be accompanied by a cover letter, supplying
information that will assist judges in understanding the context
and purpose of the course. It also might draw judges' attention
to special features.
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Also, the judges will need access to on-line courses or be
supplied with CDs to review components of these courses, if
applicable. Login instruction, passwords, and information on
plug-ins, media players, etc., should be provided.
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Printed course materials will not be returned to you; however,
if you enclose media such as CDs, audiotapes, or videotapes
and would like to have them back, please include a self-addressed,
postage-paid envelope with your submission.
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Submit one (1) copy of all application materials, including
the nomination form, no later than January 31, 2008 to each
applicable committee judge listed below.
Judging Criteria
Downloand the Distance Learning Judging Criteria .
(PDF file)
Judges
College Distance Course Awards
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College Course Award Chair: Rick Shearer, Assistant Director, Instructional Design &
Development, Distance Education/World Campus, Pennsylvania State
University, 225H Outreach Building, University Park PA 16802,
Phone 814-865-0642, Fax 814-863-2362, Email rxs57@psu.edu
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Evan Smith, University & Non-credit Coordinator, University of Missouri, Center for Distance & Independent Study, 136 Clark Hall, Columbia, MO 65211, 573-882-3717, E-Mail: smithev@missouri.edu
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Debra Brooks, Senior Program Manager, Distance Education, The
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City
Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001, Phone 704-687-3058, Fax:
704-687-4305, Email dybrooks@email.uncc.edu
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Koichi Sato, Instructional Design Specialist, Extended Education
& Outreach, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 900 N. 22nd
St., Room 241, Lincoln NE 68588-8800, Phone 402-472-2596, Fax
402-472-7896, Email ksato2@unlnotes.unl.edu
K-12 Distance Course Awards
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K-12 Course Award Chair: David Amstutz, Instructional Design
Specialist, Extended Education & Outreach, University of
Nebraska-Lincoln, 900 N. 22nd St., Room 246, Lincoln NE 68588-8800,
Phone 402-472-0252, Fax 402-472-7896, Email damstutz2@unl.edu
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John Allard, Director, Kansas State University, Kansas Regents
Network, Bob Dole Hall 146, Manhattan KS 66506, Phone 785-532-5995,
Fax 785-532-5552, Email jallard@ksu.edu
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Almira Grammer, Instructional Designer, Center for Independent
Study/Distance Learning, University of Oklahoma, 1600 South
Jenkins, Norman OK 73072, Phone 405-325-2124, Fax 405-325-7687,
Email agrammer@ou.edu
- Shannon Dillman, English Instructor/Instructional Designer, North Dakota Center for Distance Education, P.O. Box 1536, Fargo ND 58105-5036 Phone 701-231-6023, Fax 701-231-6052, Email shannon.dillman@sendit.nodak.edu
Non-Credit Distance Course Awards
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Non-Credit Course Award Chair: Bill McClure Director, Continuing/Professional Education, University
of Massachusetts Amherst, 100 Venture Way, Hadley, MA 01035-9430,
Phone 413- 545-2111, Fax 413-545-3351, E-Mail billmcclure@contined.umass.edu
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Brent Martin, Director, Distance Education Development, University
of California-Davis Extension, 2901 K St., Ste 204, Sacramento,
CA 95816 Phone 916-327-7076, Fax 916-441-1093, Email bmartin@unexmail.ucdavis.edu
Dennis L. Robinson, Director, Distance Education/Information Systems, University Extended Education, California State University, 2600 Nutwood Ave. Suite 950, Fullerton, CA 92831, Phone: 714-278-4651, Fax: 714-278-7055, Email dlrobinson@exchange.fullerton.edu -
David Watson, Associate Dean, St. Joseph College of Maine, 278 White Bridge Road, Standish, ME 04084, Phone: 207-893-7991, Email dawatson@sjcme.edu
Workforce and Economic Development Development
Community of Practice
Program Development Award
Description: The Program Development Award recognizes individuals
making contributions to the development and successful implementation
of workforce development / continuing education programs for employees
in corporate organizations or government agencies. Special emphasis
is placed on programs with innovative applications, sustainable
training design features, and demonstrated evidence of producing
successful / effective training results in workplace settings. While
we do not discourage submission of brand new programs for consideration,
we prefer programs with demonstrated track records in workplace
settings that are examples of best practices in workforce development.
Nomination Procedure
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Complete the awards nomination
form. (PDF file)
- Prepare a narrative that addresses:
- program format
- institution
- target audience
- attendance
- summary or program content
- special highlights, challenges, or needs addressed
- demonstrated evidence of success when implemented inside
a workplace environment
- include two testimonial letters from official representatives
of employer organizations that have experienced positive results
in employee performance as a direct result of your workforce
development/training program.
Send proposals/nominations, via email,including the nomination
form, no later than January 31, 2008 to: Mark Stahl, Assistant
Dean and Director, Metropolitan College, University of New Orleans,
at mstahl@uno.edu Phone: 504-539-9500.
Creative Partnership Award
Description: The Creative Partnership Award recognizes creative
and innovative partnerships in workforce and economic development
between a university continuing education unit and its corporate
and/or government partner(s). Such partnerships should have been
formed to develop and implement training and/or research projects
that address workforce and economic development needs within a region
or an industry. Special emphasis will be given to nominated partnerships
that demonstrate creativity and innovation either in the formation
and operation of the partnership itself or in the partnership approach
to addressing and meeting a challenging workforce and economic development
need. Award is made to the lead educational institution(s) with
recognition to all community partners.
Nomination Procedure
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Complete the awards nomination
form. (PDF file)
- Prepare a narrative that addresses:
- institution(s)/partners involved
- statement of project needs and challenges
- project goals
- partnership structure (operational; administrative)
- creative/innovative features (and how do such features contribute
to the partnership's success?)
- target audiences
- nature of project participation and benefits to participants
- overall project summary/outcomes
- demonstrated evidence of success when implemented within
an industry or region
- include two testimonial letters from official representatives
of partner organizations that have experienced positive results
as a direct result of your workforce and economic development
initiative.
Send proposals/nominations, via email,including the nomination
form, no later than January 31, 2008 to: Mark Stahl, Assistant
Dean and Director, Metropolitan College, University of New Orleans,
at mstahl@uno.edu Phone: 504-539-9500.
Conferences and Professional Programs
Community of Practice
Exemplary Program Award
Description: Exemplary Program Awards have been given to
a wide variety of conferences and professional programs — from
professional education to youth activities, to large and small institutions,
and for large and small programs. This award highlights and recognizes
short-term continuing education programs that are exemplary.
Presentation of Award: All winners will be notified by February
8, 2008. Winners will also be invited to staff a display table or
poster at the Annual Conference during the opening reception.
Criteria and Eligibility: Any university nominee or applicant
for this award must be a member of UCEA. The program should span
not more than two years, should have been held within the last two
years, and should be completed by the date of the nomination. Criteria
for exemplary programs include: program design, marketing and audience
development, program management, demonstrated impact, and serving
the institution's missions and/or financial goals.
Nomination Procedure
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The nomination form
(PDF file) must be completed by a professional
member of UCEA.
- Submit an application that addresses the following areas:
- What makes this an exemplary program? Criteria used to
evaluate nominations include: imaginative program design,
unique and effective marketing, outstanding program management
(including meeting financial goals) and/or quantifiable impact
on audience, institution, or community. Please be sure to
address these criteria in your nomination. Attach a narrative
no more than one page and include up to five pages of supporting
material and a brief financial summary.
- List conference staff and/or other personnel (include name,
title, and institution) who should be identified on award
certificate.
- Describe the program in 150 words or less (for use in the
awards program book).
- Prepare three copies of the application materials and send
one to each committee member. Materials will not be returned unless
requested and with information included as to where to send.
Submit a copy of the application materials, no later than January
25, 2008, to each committee member:
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Chair: Gail Ruhland, Director of Training Program Development,
St. Cloud State University, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud,
MN 56301-4498; gmruhland@stcloudstate.edu
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Debbie Hubbard, Program Specialist, University of Oklahoma
Outreach, 1700 Asp Avenue, Room 202, Norman, OK 73072; dhubbard@ou.edu
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Katherine Knowles, Admissions Advisor; Concordia University, San Antonio Center, 8626 Tesoro, Ste. 112, San Antonio, TX 78217; Katherine.Knowles@concordia.edu
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Cheryl Livneh, Associate Vice Provost, School of Extended Studies,
Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, OR, 97207;
livnehc@pdx.edu
- Mark Smith, Program Manager, California State University, Long Beach, University College and Extension Services, 6300 State University Drive, Suite 104, Long Beach CA 90815; msmith@uces.csulb.edu
Outreach and Engagement Community of Practice
Recognition of Excellence Award for Innovations in Outreach and
Engagement
Description: Outreach and Engagement is the mutual exchange
of intellectual resources and expertise between the university and
its much broader external community of government agencies, businesses,
nonprofit organizations, community groups, and individuals.
Purpose of the award: The award recognizes CoP members who
have originated or enhanced successful credit and non-credit outreah
and engagement programs.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive an award, the nominated
individual must be a member of the CoP - Outreach and Engagement
of UCEA. Their nominated program must have completed two program
cycles to be considered and has to have been offered within the
last five years. Priority will be given to programs that address
social, educational, or economic issues.
Evaluation Criteria
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Successful Outcomes (Were the objectives met) - Nominations
will include stated objectives, an estimate of success, and
program evaluation results. What was the impact of the initiative?
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Innovation - How does the program use new or creative ideas
or apply ideas in new ways?
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Contribution to Outreach and Engagement - What significant
contribution to the field did the program make? Can it be replicated
in other settings and institutions?
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Cost Effective - How cost effective is the program and to what
extent does it share the cost and revenues with its partners,
if appropriate?
Nominations must be postmarked by January 25, 2008.
Applications
Download the nomination form
(MS Word). Please attach a brief narrative,
limited to one page, double-spaced on a separate sheet of paper.
Only nominations which meet the submission requirements will be
considered. Send one complete set of the application to each of
the four committee members listed below:
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Miriam F. Simmons, Assistant Dean, Outreach, Graduate School,
333 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, University of Wisconsin
- Madison, Madison, WI 53706; FAX: 608-262-5134; msimmons@bascom.wisc.edu
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Linda Butterfield Cupp, Director, MU Direct: Continuing and
Distance Education, 103 Whiten Hall, Columbia, MO 65211; FAX:
573-884-5371; cuppl@missouri.edu
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Mike Ostroski, Executive Director, Conferences and Institutes,
Pennsylvania State University, 225 Penn State Conference Center,
Innovation Blvd., University Park, PA 16802-7002; FAX: 814-863-5190;
meo1@outreach.psu.edu
Please note that materials/nominations will not be returned. Should
you have any questions about the award, please contact Miriam Simmons,
Assistant Dean - Graduate School, 333 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive,
University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706; 608-262-9970;
msimmons@bascom.wisc.edu
Distance Learning Community of Practice
Nofflet Williams Up-and-Coming Award
Description: The Nofflet Williams Up-and-Coming Leadership
Award is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution
to the field of distance learning, and who is a current and active
member of UCEA. The contribution may be in the form of professional
leadership (within the community and/or the field), research, or
actual teaching/training.
Criteria and Eligibility: To be considered for this award,
the candidate must have been in the field of distance learning for
fifteen years or less and demonstrated service to the DL CoP through
leadership activities within UCEA and a significant contribution
to the profession.
Nomination Procedure
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The awards nomination form
(PDF file) must be completed by a UCEA
professional member.
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Prepare a written narrative detailing the reasons for nomination.
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Include supporting letters from two persons other than the
originator of the nomination who are affiliated with institutions
other than that of the nominee.
Submit one (1) copy of all application materials, including the
nomination form, no later than January 31, 2008 to each of
the Leadership Awards judges below.
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Leadership Awards Chair: Von Pittman, Director, University of Missouri-Columbia, Center for Distance and Independent Study, 136 Clark Hall, Columbia, MO 65211-4200, Phone 573-882-6431, Fax 573-884-9051, Email pittmanv@missouri.edu
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Scott L. Howell, Director of Evening Classes, Brigham Young University, Division of Continuing Education, 105 Harman Continuing Education Building, Provo UT 84602, Phone 801-422-6280, Fax 801-422-0745, Email Scott.Howell@byu.edu
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Darcy Hardy, Director, UT TeleCampus & The University of Texas System Assistant Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs, 702 Colorado Street, Suite 4.100, Austin TX 78701-2981, Phone 512-499-4207, Fax 512-499-4714, Email dhardy@utsystem.edu
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Boris Vilic, Associate Dean & Executive Director, College
of Continuing Studies, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ 08505,
Phone 609-896-5033, Fax 609-896-5261, Email bvilic@rider.edu
Gayle B. Childs Award
Description: The Gayle B. Childs Award is presented to an
individual who has distinguished himself or herself through outstanding
contributions to the field of distance learning through a combination
of sustained research, writing, and leadership activities.
Criteria and Eligibility: The candidate must have demonstrated
significant contributions in one or both of the following areas:
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Research and writing that have been recognized as making a
clear contribution to the field of distance learning
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Significant leadership activities such as national and international
presentations and speeches and recognition by and service to
other organizations. Appropriate activities may also include
those that have contributed to a better understanding of distributed
learning, have resulted in cooperative efforts with other organizations,
or have brought about specific improvements in distributed learning
methods.
Nominations need not be restricted to persons with whom the nominator
is directly associated.
Nomination Procedure
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The awards nomination form
(PDF file) must be completed by a UCEA
professional member.
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Prepare a written narrative detailing the reasons for nomination.
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Include supporting letters from two persons other than the
originator of the nomination who are affiliated with institutions
other than that of the nominee.
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Submit one (1) copy of all
application materials, including the nomination form, no later
than January 31, 2008 to each of the Leadership Awards judges
below.
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Leadership Awards Chair: Von Pittman, Director, University of Missouri-Columbia, Center for Distance and Independent Study, 136 Clark Hall, Columbia, MO 65211-4200, Phone 573-882-6431, Fax 573-884-9051, Email pittmanv@missouri.edu
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Scott L. Howell, Director of Evening Classes, Brigham Young University, Division of Continuing Education, 105 Harman Continuing Education Building, Provo UT 84602, Phone 801-422-6280, Fax 801-422-0745, Email Scott.Howell@byu.edu
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Darcy Hardy, Director, UT TeleCampus & The University of Texas System Assistant Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs, 702 Colorado Street, Suite 4.100, Austin TX 78701-2981, Phone 512-499-4207, Fax 512-499-4714, Email dhardy@utsystem.edu
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Boris Vilic, Associate Dean & Executive Director, College
of Continuing Studies, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ 08505,
Phone 609-896-5033, Fax 609-896-5261, Email bvilic@rider.edu
Conferences and Professional Programs
Community of Practice
Stanley C. Robinson Distinguished Service Award
Description: The Stanley C. Robinson Distinguished Service
Award recognizes outstanding long-term leaders in continuing education
for commitment and contributions to the field of conferences and
professional programs.
Presentation of Award: All winners will be notified by February
8, 2008.
Criteria and Eligibility
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Nominee must be or have engaged in full-time conferences and
professional programs work for a period of at least ten (10)
years and is, or has been, a member of the Conferences and Professional
Programs Community of Practice of UCEA.
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Nominee must have made substantial contributions to the development
and operation of conferences and professional programs, not
only at his/her institution, but also through active participation
and demonstrated leadership within the Conferences and Professional
Programs Community of Practice of UCEA.
Nomination Procedure
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The awards nomination form
(PDF file) must be completed by a UCEA
professional member of UCEA or a UCEA member institution.
- Submit an application that addresses the following areas. You
may include supporting material; however, the application is limited
to maximum of five pages.
- Please give a brief history indicating the nominee's activities
in continuing education. Be as specific as possible. List
Conferences and Professional Programs Community of Practice
positions held: national, state, regional committee memberships
and other leadership roles held in continuing education organizations.
Include awards, publications, research, and professional or
public service that recognizes this person's abilities. (You
may wish to attach a current vita of the nominee.)
- Describe why you believe the long-term work of this individual
through conferences and professional programs brought credit
to his/her institution and provided leadership to the profession
(150 words or less).
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Include three letters of recommendation that address the criteria
of this award. One of these letters must come from the nominee's
current or past institution.
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Prepare five copies of the application materials and send one
to each committee member. Materials will not be returned unless
requested and with information included about where to send.
Submit a copy of the application materials, no later than January 25, 2008, to each committee member:
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Chair: Gail Ruhland, Director of Training Program Development,
St. Cloud State University, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud,
MN 56301-4498; gmruhland@stcloudstate.edu
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Debbie Hubbard, Program Specialist, University of Oklahoma
Outreach, 1700 Asp Avenue, Room 202, Norman, OK 73072; dhubbard@ou.edu
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Katherine Knowles, Admissions Advisor; Concordia University, San Antonio Center, 8626 Tesoro, Ste. 112, San Antonio, TX 78217; Katherine.Knowles@concordia.edu
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Cheryl Livneh, Associate Vice Provost, School of Extended Studies,
Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, OR, 97207;
livnehc@pdx.edu
- Mark Smith, Program Manager, California State University, Long Beach, University College and Extension Services, 6300 State University Drive, Suite 104, Long Beach CA 90815; msmith@uces.csulb.edu
Faculty Service Award
Description: Faculty Service Awards have been given to recognize
faculty who are not members of an extension or continuing education
department for outstanding contributions to conferences and professional
programs or other continuing education endeavors. This award also
recognizes long-term service by a faculty member to continuing education.
Presentation of Award: All winners will be notified by February
8, 2008. Winners will also be invited to staff a display table or
poster at the Annual Conference during the opening reception.
Criteria and Eligibility: Any university nominee or applicant
for this award must be a faculty member who is not a member of an
extension or continuing education department.
Nomination Procedure
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The awards nomination form
(PDF file) must be completed by a professional
member of UCEA.
- Submit a nomination that addresses the following areas:
- What outstanding contributions has this faculty member
made to the field of extension or continuing education?
- What sort of commitment has this faculty member made over
his/her tenure to the field of extension or continuing education?
- How is this faculty member viewed by colleagues and the
students he/she serves?
- Describe the faculty nominee in 150 words or less (for use
in the awards program book).
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Prepare five copies of the nomination materials and send one
to each committee member. Materials will not be returned unless
requested and with information included as to where they should
be sent.
Submit a copy of the nomination materials, no later than January
25, 2008 to each of the following committee members:
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Chair: Gail Ruhland, Director of Training Program Development,
St. Cloud State University, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud,
MN 56301-4498; gmruhland@stcloudstate.edu
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Debbie Hubbard, Program Specialist, University of Oklahoma
Outreach, 1700 Asp Avenue, Room 202, Norman, OK 73072; dhubbard@ou.edu
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Katherine Knowles, Admissions Advisor; Concordia University, San Antonio Center, 8626 Tesoro, Ste. 112, San Antonio, TX 78217; Katherine.Knowles@concordia.edu
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Cheryl Livneh, Associate Vice Provost, School of Extended Studies,
Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, OR, 97207;
livnehc@pdx.edu
- Mark Smith, Program Manager, California State University, Long Beach, University College and Extension Services, 6300 State University Drive, Suite 104, Long Beach CA 90815; msmith@uces.csulb.edu
III. Research and Publication Awards
Distance Learning Community of Practice
Charles A. Wedemeyer Award and Elizabeth Powell Awards
Description: The Charles A. Wedemeyer Award and Elizabeth
Powell Award recognize publications of merit that make significant
contributions to research in the field of distance education. Eligible
publications must have been published during 2007. Exceptions will
be for publications in overseas journals dated 2006, journals with
a two-year span of 2006-2007, and books copyrighted in 2007 that
appear late in 2006.
Selection Criteria: The Charles A. Wedemeyer Award is given
to a new book or monograph in the field of distance education.
Publications that qualify for the Elizabeth Powell Award are published
articles, book chapters, or papers published in conference proceedings.
Nomination Procedure
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Complete the awards nomination
form. (PDF file)
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Submit one (1) copy of all text material and the nomination
form, no later than January 31, 2008 to the Publications Award
chair and each of the Publications and Research committee judges
listed below or arrange with the chair for text to be available
to all judges.
Publications Award Chair: George Hoemann, Assistant Dean,
Distance Education and Independent Study, 208 Conference Center,
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, Phone: 865-974-5126,
800-670-8657, Fax: 865-974-7914
William Rainey Harper Research Award
Description: The William Rainey Harper Research Award recognizes
an individual who has completed a dissertation that contributes
to the body of research on independent study and/or distance education
as practiced in American universities.
Criteria and Eligibility: Preference is given to those proposals
that involve interaction with the program, faculty, staff, or students
of a distance education program at an institution that is a member
of the University Continuing Education Association.
Guidelines and applications are available from the Research Awards
Chair: Scott L. Howell, Director of Evening Classes, Brigham Young
University, Division of Continuing Education, 105 Harman Continuing
Education Building, Provo UT 84602, Phone 801-422-6280, Fax 801-422-0745,
Email scott.howell@byu.edu
Note: All nominations must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2008.
Publications and Research Committee Members
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Rob Robinson, Associate Director, The University of Texas System,
UT Telecampus, 702 Colorado Street, Suite 4.100, Austin TX 78701,
Phone 512-499-4397, Fax 512-499-4715, Email rrobinson@utsystem.edu
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Gera Burton, Associate Director, Center for Independent Study,
University of Missouri-Columbia, 136 Clark Hall, Columbia MO
65211-4200, Phone 573-882-4250, Fax: 573-884-9051, Email burtong@missouri.edu
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Pamela Fujita-Starck, Director, Noncredit Programs, Outreach
College, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki
D400, Honolulu HI 96822, Phone 808-956-2040, Fax 808-956-9422,
Email pamelaf@hawaii.edu
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Loréal Maguire, Assistant Director, Professional Training &
Education, Millersville University, P.O.Box, 1002, Millersville
PA 17551-0302, Phone 717-871-2014, Fax 717-871-2022, Email
loreal.maguire@millersville.edu
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Kathy Carroll, Assistant Director, LSU Independent Study, Louisiana
State University, Division of Continuing Education, E106 Pleasant
Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Phone 225/578-3175, Fax 225/578-7827,
Email kcarroll@doce.lsu.edu
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