CALL FOR AWARDS NOMINATIONS / APPLICATIONS

John L. Blackburn Award & Exemplary Models Awards
Eileen Tosney Award
Nikolai N. Khaladjan International Award for Innovation in Higher Education
Donald A. Gatzke Outstanding Dissertation Award
Leo and Margaret Goodman-Malamuth Outstanding Dissertation Award
Distinguished Service Award
Exemplary New Member Award
Promising Career Administrator Award

THE JOHN L. BLACKBURN AWARD &
EXEMPLARY MODELS AWARDS

Named for former AAUA President and long-time General Secretary, the John L. Blackburn Award recognizes outstanding examples of college/university leadership that demonstrate creative solutions to common problems in higher education. Proposals are sought which describe leadership in programs or methods that exemplify successful efforts to meet demands—whether from legislative bodies, accrediting agencies, strategic objectives, or other internal or external forces. Awards may be given for work at any or all institutional levels; about any or all institutional functions; at any public or private two- or four- year college or university. Normally AAUA gives two or three Exemplary Models awards each year with the Blackburn Award going to the one judged the best of all submissions. The award recipients will be honored and will be expected to deliver a session at the AAUA Assembly, in Washington, DC/Arlington, VA, November 4-6, 2010.

Administrators may apply for awards themselves of may be nominated by others. Proposals should include: (1) a cover page with title of project, project administrator's name, institution name, address, contact person's name, title, phone, fax, and e-mail address; (2) a one page abstract; and (3) a two to five page, single-spaced summary including (a) a description of the institution, (b) a description of the specific issue/problem that was addressed, (c) strategies and solutions for resolving the issues(s)/problem(s), and (d) evidence of successful outcomes. (Nominator's are expected to obtain permission from the nominee prior to submitting proposal.)

How to nominate or apply: Send MS Word documents as attachments by email to Jerome L. Neuner, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Canisius College at neuner@canisius.edu by the deadline. The deadline for completed nominations or applications is August 1, 2010.

HE EILEEN TOSNEY AWARD

The Eileen Tosney Award recognizes outstanding service as an administrator in the field of higher education. Eligibility requires that the nominee: (1) be an active, full-time professional administrator; (2) have a minimum of five years of administrative experience; and (3) have demonstrated significant external professional activities.

Nominations must include (1) a resume of not more than three pages; and (2) a brief response to each of the following questions: (a) How has the nominee helped to develop innovations in administration? (b) How has the nominee provided leadership in the solving of problems at his/her institution(s)? (c) How has the nominee demonstrated active participation in professional organizations at the institutional, local, state, national, and/or international levels? (d) What has the nominee published? (e) What other related specific awards, honors, or recognition has the nominee received?

The award recipient will be honored at a session of the AAUA Assembly, in Washington, DC/Arlington, VA, November 4-6, 2010. Attendance at the meeting is expected. (Nominator's are expected to obtain permission from the nominee prior to submitting proposal.)

How to nominate or apply: Send MS Word documents as attachments by email to Jerome L. Neuner, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Canisius College at neuner@canisius.edu by the deadline. The deadline for completed nominations or applications is August 1, 2010.

THE NIKOLAI N. KHALADJAN INTERNATIONAL AWARD
FOR INNOVATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION

The Nikolai N. Khaladjan International Award for Innovation in Higher Education recognizes innovation and achievement in higher education worldwide. Named for the founder and former president of the Moscow External University of the Humanities, the award is given for work that is both innovative and has wide potential for application or impact on the international dimensions of post-secondary education.

Any higher education institution or unit is eligible to compete for this award, but the award sponsors are especially interested in recognizing: (1) innovative teaching methods; (2) methods which widen access to education; (3) extension of or more efficient use of teaching resources; (4) wide use of or development of learning technology; and (5) efforts that accelerate or deepen student learning. The international dimension of the activity or program must be clearly delineated.

Nominations may be submitted by any party. However nominators should obtain permission from the CEO of the nominated institution or unit prior to submission. If the innovation is a partnership between or among institutions, permission to nominate or propose should be granted by all partners.

A 5-7 page proposal (1500 word maximum) should be organized as follows: (1) Cover Page: title of the innovation, name and contact information for an administrator who can provide detailed information; (2) Background: basic facts, description of institution or the unit, location, and mission; (3) Nature of Innovation: as specific as possible about number of students/faculty/staff involved, resources involved, measurable outcomes or achievements, administration of the activity, revenues/expenses; (4) Potential Impact: possibility for adoption in other environments, spin-off projects, other possible adaptations or models.

If appropriate, the nomination or proposal may also include the name and complete contact information of an individual not directly employed by the institution(s) who can be informative about the nature and outcomes of the innovation. This individual could be a consultant, a representative of an allied institution, a community or business leader, an educational ministry or accreditation officer, or an expert who can be objective about the institution.

Award recipients will be honored and will present a summary of their activity or program at a session of the AAUA Annual Assembly (November 4-6, 2010; Washington, DC/Arlington, VA)

How to nominate or apply: Send MS Word documents as attachments by email to Jerome L. Neuner, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Canisius College at neuner@canisius.edu by the deadline. The deadline for completed nominations or applications is August 1, 2010.

DONALD A. GATZKE OUTSTANDING DISSERTATION AWARD

LEO AND MARGARET GOODMAN-MALAMUTH
OUTSTANDING DISSERTATION AWARD

Each year, AAUA recognizes two outstanding doctoral dissertations in the field of higher education or higher education administration. Criteria for selection are: (1) the importance and relevance of the topic to the broad field of higher education administration; (2) evidence of the development of a theoretical framework which guided the research; (3) the appropriateness of the research method and analysis; (4) the overall quality of writing; (5) the potential for publication and/or other dissemination of research results; and (6) the degree to which the results provide useful information for practitioners in the professional field of higher education.

The awards are presented at the AAUA Annual Assembly (November 4-6, 2010; Washington, DC/Arlington, VA). The dissertation must have been completed and accepted by the student's committee between the dates of June 1, 2004 and September 30, 2009. The conference registration fee is waived for the honorees. The authors will give presentations of their work. Submissions should contain the following:

1. A summary of the dissertation, not to exceed 12 pages single spaced, in 12 point font, with at least one inch margin on all sides. Include (1) a cover page with complete contact information, (2) an abstract not to exceed 200 words, (3) a discussion of the issue or problem addressed by the work, (4) a description of the method or methods of analysis used, and (5) a summary of findings. The cover page and any graphs, tables, appendices, or bibliographies are not included in the page count.

2. A supporting letter from the student's doctoral dissertation advisor or program director. This letter should comment directly on one or more of the selection criteria identified above.

THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

The AAUA Distinguished Service Award is presented annually to a current member of the American Association of University Administrators. Letters of nomination should include extensive details regarding the candidate's distinguished service to the association including such matters as dates of service, major accomplishments on behalf of the association, and, if appropriate, the continuing effects of those accomplishments

The award recipient will be honored at a session of the AAUA Annual Assembly (November 4-6, 2010; Washington, DC/Arlington, VA). Attendance at the meeting is expected. (Nominator's are expected to obtain permission from the nominee prior to submitting proposal.)

EXEMPLARY NEW MEMBER AWARD

The AAUA Exemplary New Member Award is presented to a current AAUA member who, within the first five years of membership, made an exceptional or unique contribution that demonstrates promise as a future AAUA leader. Letters of nomination should include extensive details regarding the candidate's service to the association including such matters as dates of service, major accomplishments on behalf of the association, and, if appropriate, the continuing effects of those accomplishments

PROMISING-CAREER ADMINISTRATOR AWARD

The Promising-Career Outstanding Administrator Award is made to an individual who is currently engaged in a higher education administrative position below the level of vice president and who has completed less than five years of service at the current level of appointment. Letters of nomination should include a brief resume, extensive details regarding the candidate's accomplishments in his/her first years of appointment, and a discussion of the overall impact that the nominee has had on his/her employing institution. Nominees are not required to be members of AAUA.

How to nominate or apply: Send MS Word documents as attachments by email to Jerome L. Neuner, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Canisius College at neuner@canisius.edu by the deadline. The deadline for completed nominations or applications is August 1, 2010.
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For further information about any award, please contact:
Jerry Neuner, Associate Vice President
for Academic Affairs (and AAUA Awards Chair), Canisius College,
Buffalo NY, 14208, phone 716-888-2120, fax 716-888-2125.