Upcea 96th annual conference awards

UPCEA

96TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

2011 AWARDS and HONORS

JULIUS M. NOLTE AWARD


Extraordinary leadership

Given to an individual in recognition of unique and extraordinary contributions to the cause of continuing education on the regional, national, and/or international level.

Honors the memory of Julius M. Nolte, a pioneer in the field of continuing higher education. Nolte served as Dean of General Extension at the University of Minnesota from 1934 to 1962, NUEA President in 1950-51 and as Secretary/Treasurer of the Association from 1956 to 1964.


SUE C. MAES,

Dean of ContinuingEducation, Kansas State University


“I have known Sue and admired her leadership for

a couple of decades, including a couple of years

when she was my boss. She has played a key role

in creating and/or nurturing so many local, state,

regional and even national institutions and efforts.

Her service to UPCEA deserves special mention.”

- Peg Wherry, Director of Online and Distance

Learning, Montana State University

ADDELLE F. ROBERTSON CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR AWARD

ADELLE F. ROBERTSON CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR AWARD

Adelle Robertson served the Association with distinction and dedication, setting an example for those who would follow. The Robertson Award recognizes professionals who demonstrate similar commitment and promise.

Recognizes the scholarship, leadership and contributions to the profession of a person who has entered the profession in the past five to ten years.


JENNIFFER GIGLIOTTI-LABEY, Director, Center for College Readiness, Rice University


“Jennifer Gigliotti has made significant contributions to the growth

and quality of teacher professional development programs,

constantly seeking opportunities to design programs that will

benefit the constituents that Rice serves. Through vision, strategic

planning, political savvy and persistence, she has formed

relationships with school districts and state officials that have

contributed to the development of new models of teacher

professional development.”

– Lisa Verma, Program Manager, Professional Development, LSU Continuing Education

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD


Presented to individuals who have provided outstanding teaching, course development, mentoring of students, and service to continuing education.

Recognizes those who have made significant contributions to credit or non-credit programs and who have provided inspirational teaching to continuing education students.


TERRIE McCANTS, Program Coordinator and Instructor, Conflict Resolution Program, Kansas State University


“Terrie McCants is an exceptional instructor who cares very deeply

about students. Her utilization of best instructional practices and

technologies to deliver course content creates a connection with

students and provides for a rich educational experience.

Students continually offer unsolicited comments about their

positive experiences when enrolled in her classes. Kansas State

University is very blessed to have someone with her talent and

expertise as a faculty member.”

-Janice Nikkel, Program Coordinator

Division of Continuing Education

Kansas State University


JOHN RAPP, Professor, Community Psychology Program, St. Cloud State University


“Dr. John Rapp has been exemplary in his scholarly and

teaching activity. He strives to provide distance students with

rigorous graduate school experience and has developed a

strong mentorship model, encouraging students to provide

presentations, publish research, and pursue doctoral training.

He has demonstrated a commitment to quality training for

traditional and non-traditional students alike and we at SCSU

are proud to have him serving our students.”

-April Rapp, St. Cloud State University

DIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP AWARD


Recognizes individual or program representing best practices in promoting the educational success of diverse students.

Outstanding accomplishment in one or more of the following areas: research, educational programs and services, administrative practice, or organizational commitment.

A key element is demonstrating creative work to advance the academic success, understanding, or quality of life or underrepresented groups.


ANITA McDONALD, Chancellor, Penn State University - DuBois


“While the initiative to develop recruitment and retention

strategies for international and multicultural students has been

mandated on a university-wide scale across all Penn State

locations, I have seen overwhelming evidence that the vision for

an ethnically and globally diverse campus in DuBois is a deeply-

rooted conviction of the campus leadership. This passion for

healthy diversity on Penn State DuBois campus is found nowhere

as strongly as with the campus Chancellor, Dr. Anita McDonald.”

– Bill Curley, Senior Director of Statewide Continuing Education, Penn State University

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARD


Given in recognition of either significant new research with implications for professional practice in the field of continuing higher education; or to an individual UPCEA member whose long term commitment to the conduct of exemplary research has made a significant contribution to the literature and professional practice in the field of continuing higher education.


ROYCE ANN COLLINS,

Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership, Kansas State University


"Dr. Collins was nominated for this award because of her

passion for adult learners. Her research interests

include adult learning, accelerated programs, cognitive

development, and faculty development. She has incorporated

e-learning into her research as this mode of learning has

become the preferred style for many adults who seek

additional education."

-Sue C. Maes, Dean of Continuing Education, Kansas State

University

OUTSTANDING PROGRAM AWARDS

OUTSTANDING PROGRAM AWARDS

These awards honor credit and non-

credit continuing education programs

(one in each category) at UPCEA

member institutions for excellence in

achieving their educational objectives.

OUTSTANDING PROGRAM AWARD: CREDIT

MIGRANT STUDENT

GRADUATION

ENHANCEMENT

PROGRAM,

University of Texas at

Austin

OUTSTANDING PROGRAM AWARD: NON-CREDIT

ENCORE!HARTFORD, University of Connecticut

WALTON S. BITTNER AWARD

WALTON S. BITTNER SERVICE CITATION FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN UPCEA

The purpose of the Bittner Service

Citation is to express appreciation to a

member for outstanding service to

continuing education at his/her

institution, and service of major

significance to UPCEA. The award is not

necessarily given each year.


WAYNE ISHIKAWA, Planning and Special Projects Officer, Harvard University Division of Continuing Education


“Wayne has achieved legendary status at Harvard’s Division of

Continuing Education because he has demonstrated remarkable

versatility and academic excellence over a span of 32 years.

Whether as Dean of Students in the Harvard Summer School,

Director of the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement, Foreign

Language Coordinator, Personnel Officer, or Associate Editor of the

Continuing Higher Education Review, Wayne has performed each

assignment with élan and distinction. His record personifies the

Walton S. Bittner Citation for Outstanding Service and we salute him

accordingly.”

- Dr. Michael Shinagel, Dean, Harvard University Extension School


JOHN “JACK” F. AZZARETTO,

Vice Provost for Extended Programs and Regional Development, Dean of University of West Florida Emerald Coast

OUTSTANDING CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENT AWARDS

OUTSTANDING CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENT AWARDS

This award honors non-traditional

students who are enrolled in either credit

or non-credit programs at UPCEA

member institutions, for achievement of

excellence in pursuit of education.

CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENT AWARD - CREDIT

DIANE JOHNSON, Student, University of Massachusetts, Boston

CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENT AWARD

“Each student in UMass Boston’s online bachelor’s degree completion

program has a unique story to tell but Diane Johnson’s is one of the

most life-affirming that I have encountered. Her positive attitude

should serve as an inspiration to us all that despite barriers, great

achievements are possible through hard work and perseverance. By

overcoming great odds to achieve a lifelong goal, Diane is a most

worthy recipient of this year’s outstanding student award.”

- Burton Holmes, Assistant Dean, University College, University of Massachusetts, Boston

PHILLIP E. FRANDSON AWARD FOR LITERATURE

PHILLIP E. FRANDSON AWARD FOR LITERATURE

Recognizes the author and publisher of an outstanding work of continuing higher education literature.

Given in memory of Phillip E. Frandson, Dean of Extension, University of California, Los Angeles, and association President, 1977-1978.

Work is published in 2010

Work is important to the theory or practice of continuing higher education in American colleges or universities

PHILIP E. FRANDSON AWARD FOR LITERATURE

BEN WILDAVSKY,

The Great Brain

Race: How

Global

Universities are

Reshaping the

World

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2011 AWARDS AND HONORS RECIPIENTS!

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