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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, 2011, and August 31, 2012. 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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2013 NASPA Award Recipients

NASPA congratulates our 2013 National Award recipients!

Scott Goodnight Award for Outstanding Service as a Dean
Raymond Franco, Vice President for Student Affairs Emeritus, State University of New York College at Cortland

Patricia A. Whitely, Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Miami

Outstanding Contribution to
Higher Education Award

Caryn McTighe Musil, Senior Fellow and Director of Civic Learning and Democracy, Association of American Colleges and Universities

George D. Kuh Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research Award
Marilee J. Bresciani, Professor of Administration, Rehabilitation, and Post-secondary Education, San Diego State University

Fred Turner Award for Outstanding Service to NASPA
Elizabeth Griego, Vice President for Student Life, University of the Pacific

The President's Award
Edward Hammond, President, Fort Hays State University

Robert H. Shaffer Award for Academic Excellence as a Graduate Faculty Member
Deborah J. Taub, Professor, University of North Carolina at Greensboro


Mid-Level Student Affairs Professional Award
Juan Guardia, Assistant Vice President for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs, Northeastern Illinois University

 

NASPA Annual and Regional Awards

NASPA Announces 2013 Annual Awards Recipients

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. With the exception of the Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education Award, the George D. Kuh Award for Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research Award, and the President's Award, recipients must have active NASPA memberships when awards are conffered.

Fred Turner Award for Outstanding Service to NASPA

Named in honor of one of NASPA’s most distinguished past Board Chairs (1958-59) and former senior student affairs officer at the University of Illinois, 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.
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Robert H. Shaffer Award for Academic Excellence as a Graduate Faculty Member

Established in 1986, this award honors the contributions of Robert H. Shaffer, dean and professor emeritus at Indiana University. 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.
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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. This award honors NASPA’s founding Board Chair (1919-20) and former dean of men at the University of Wisconsin.
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*Dean refers to any title that denotes the lead student affairs officer on campus.

Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education Award

This award honors individuals and organizations that have provided dedicated service, consistent advocacy and outstanding leadership to the higher education community in a national and/ or international context. The honoree will have made a meaningful and appreciable contribution to the issues and concerns affecting higher education.
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George D. Kuh Award for Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research Award

This award honors individuals who have demonstrated a lifetime commitment to research and scholarship relating to higher education. The honoree’s work should address important and substantial issues and have had a significant or transformative effect on higher education and student affairs practice in a national or international context.
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The President's Award

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