Region IV-East Robert H. Shaffer Award for Academic Excellence as a Graduate Faculty Member

This award is presented to a faculty member in a college personnel professional preparation program at a college or university within Region IV-East.

Winners will be notified in early September and the presentation of the awards will take place at the Region IV-East Conference in November in Detroit, Michigan.  Award winners should make every attempt to attend the Region IV-East Conference. 

In addition to the regional recognition that accompanies this award, the recipient will also be considered for the National NASPA Robert H. Shaffer Award for Academic Excellence as a Graduate Faculty Member. 

AWARD CRITERIA:

Below are the criteria that the Selections and Awards Committee of the NASPA Board of Directors will use to evaluate the nominees. Bolded bullets are required, while non-bolded bullets are preferred.

• Responsibility for teaching graduate or professional school students who generally pursue careers in higher education administration and student affairs
• Consistent and excellent mentorship of graduate students, several of whom have moved into responsible positions in higher education or student affairs
• Solid record of scholarly achievement in appropriate journals and publications
• Active individual NASPA membership
• Significant contributions to professional associations
• Served on doctoral committees
• Tenured, full-time, faculty member

Current Recipients

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  Dr. Saran Donahoo

  Director, College Student Personnel Program Director, Doctoral Program - Southern Illinois University

  
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