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MELVENE D. HARDEE
DISSERTATION OF THE YEAR

This award is designed to encourage high-quality research relevant to the field of college student services administration and the general field of student affairs, and to recognize outstanding dissertation research conducted by doctoral degree  recipients in or intending to enter the student affairs profession.

Applicants must have completed their dissertations and had their degrees conferred between September 1, 2009, and August 31, 2010. Applicants must submit a completed application form and an abstract of the dissertation. For application materials, applicants may contact the NASPA office.

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NASPA 2010 Award Recipients

NASPA congratulates our 2010 Award Recipients! 

Scott Goodnight Award for Outstanding Service as a Dean
Barbara H. Snyder
Vice President of Student Affairs
University of Utah

Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education
Patricia Fabiano
Faculty/Instructor, Student Affairs Administration Program
Western Washington University

Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research
Jon C. Dalton
Professor
Florida State University

Shaun R. Harper
Assistant Professor
University of Pennsylvania

Fred Turner Award for Outstanding Service to NASPA
Dennis R. Black
Vice President for Student Affairs
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

The President's Award
John G. Peters
President
Northern Illinois University

Robert H. Shaffer Award for Academic Excellence as a Graduate Faculty Member
Susan R. Jones
Associate Professor
University of Maryland, College Park

Mid-Level Student Affairs Professional Award
Jess M. Ketterman
Director of Student Development
Frostburg State University

NASPA Annual and Regional Awards


NASPA continues its tradition of honoring prominent higher education and student affairs leaders for their contributions to the profession. Any NASPA member may nominate an individual for a NASPA Annual Award. Nominations include a letter of nomination, the resume or vita of the nominee, and no more than five letters of support. The deadline for nominations is November 1, 2010.

Fred Turner Award for Outstanding Service to NASPA

This award honors NASPA members who have demonstrated continuous NASPA membership for 10 or more years, and who have served in a leadership role at the state, regional, or national level of NASPA. View past award recipients...

Robert H. Shaffer Award for Academic Excellence as a Graduate Faculty Member

This award is given to a tenured faculty member who is teaching full-time in a graduate preparation program in student affairs. Nominees must be a personal inspiration to graduate students, have served on doctoral committees, have distinguished records of scholarly achievement including publication in relevant literature, and have made significant contributions to professional associations. View past award recipients...

Scott Goodnight Award for Outstanding Performance as a Dean*

This award is given to a dean who has demonstrated sustained professional service in student affairs work, high-level competency in administrative skills, innovative response in meeting students' varied and emerging needs, effectiveness in developing junior staff members, and leadership in community and university affairs. This award recipient must also have earned stature among and support of students, faculty, and fellow administrators on his or her campus and made significant contributions to the field through publications or professional involvement. View past award recipients...
*Dean refers to any title that denotes the lead student affairs officer on campus.

Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education Award

This award is reserved for one who has rendered service in programs, policies, or research that has made a national impact, and who has contributed to the broad reach of higher education. View past award recipients...

Outstanding Contribution to Literature or Research Award

Nominees for this award must demonstrate professional commitment to student affairs administration. Their literature and/or research will be judged by how well student affairs practitioners use it. The literature and/or research should be applicable to national use and not restricted to local or regional application. View past award recipients...

The President's Award

This award is a special recognition given to a college or university president who has, over a sustained period of time, advanced the quality of student life on campus by supporting student affairs staff and programs. View past award recipients...

Mid-Level Student Affairs Professional Award

This award recognizes individuals with a minimum of five years experience who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the profession and who have contributed to programs that address the needs of students and are experienced in creating campus environments that promote student learning and personal development. View past award recipients...