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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, 2010, and August 31, 2011. 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 2012 Award Recipients

NASPA congratulates our 2012 National Award recipients!

Scott Goodnight Award for Outstanding Service as a Dean
Gage Paine
Vice President for Student Affairs
The University of Texas at San Antonio

Outstanding Contribution to
Higher Education Award
Shannon Ellis
Vice President for Student Services
University of Nevada, Reno

Enrique Iglesias Hidalgo
Director, Colegio Mayor Universitario Cardenal Cisneros
Universidad de Granada

George D. Kuh Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research Award
Jane Fried
Professor and Chair, Master's Program in Student Development in Higher Education
Central Connecticut State University

Fred Turner Award for Outstanding Service to NASPA
Kari Ellingson
Associate Vice President for Student Development
University of Utah

The President's Award
John Sexton
President
New York University

Robert H. Shaffer Award for Academic Excellence as a Graduate Faculty Member
Shaun Harper
Associate Professor of Higher Education, Africana Studies, and Gender Studies
University of Pennsylvania

Mid-Level Student Affairs Professional Award
Wendy Endress
Executive Associate to the Vice President
The Evergreen State College

Anthony DeSantis
Associate Dean of Students
University of Florida


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, 2011.

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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...

George D. Kuh Award for Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/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...