Description of and Criteria for
Each Award, Grant, and Scholarship
(NADE Policy C-5, V; Policy last updated 06/01)
The Hunter R. Boylan Outstanding Research/Publication Award. ($500 stipend; session following year). This award honors significant scholarly contributions to the field of developmental education. The award honors Boylan's lifetime contribution of both research and scholarly publications regarding developmental education. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the National Center for Developmental Education at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Along with the $500 stipend, the winner is invited to present at the Association's annual conference the year after he or she receives the award. If more than one person is involved in the project, one stipend will be awarded to be shared by the recipients as they determine. Criteria for evaluation: (a) impact of research or publication upon the developmental education field; (b) recognition of significance by other experts in the field; (c) if the nomination is based upon a publication, it may have been published in the United States or abroad or it may have been published through an official NADE publication (e.g., annual monograph, newsletter). Directions for application: (a) letter of nomination summarizing the significance of research findings or publication to the field of developmental education (limit of one to two pages); (b) letter(s) of endorsement by one or two developmental education professional(s) (limit of one page per letter); (c) supporting material (e.g., a small sample of articles, books, monographs, or journals; summary of research; copies of book reviews with sources noted).
The NADE Outstanding Thesis/Dissertation Award ($500 stipend, session following year). This award honors recently completed thesis or dissertation research by a NADE member. Along with the $500 stipend, the winner is invited to present at the Association's annual conference the year after he or she receives the award. If more than one person is involved in the research, one stipend will be awarded to be shared by recipients as they determine. Criteria for evaluation: (a) significance of the topic to the field of developmental education; (b) theoretical/research background and rationale; (c) theoretical basis and description of research methodology; (d) soundness of conclusions from research results; (e) quality of written presentation. Directions for application: Prepare seven (7) copies of the research abstract (limit up to 15 double-spaced typewritten pages). Include a title page and list of references. Do not identify the author(s) or employing institution(s) in the abstract.
The NADE Outstanding Research Conducted by a Developmental Education Practitioner Award. ($500 stipend; session following year). This award honors recently completed non-thesis/dissertation research by a NADE member. Along with the $500 stipend, the winner is invited to present at the Association's annual conference the year after he or she receives the award. If more than one person is involved in the research, one stipend will be awarded to be shared by recipients as they determine. Criteria for evaluation: (a) significance to the field of developmental education; (b) theoretical/research basis; and rationale for the study (c) theoretical basis and description of research methodology; (d) soundness of conclusions from research; (e) quality of written presentation. Directions for application: Prepare seven (7) copies of the research abstract (limit of 15 double-spaced typewritten pages). Include a title page and list of references. Do not identify the author(s) or employing institution(s) in the abstract.
The NADE Outstanding Proposed Research Award. ($500 stipend; session when completed). This award supports future non-thesis or dissertation research or research in progress by a NADE member. Along with the $500 stipend, winners are invited to present their work at the Association's annual conference as soon as the research project is completed. If more than one person is involved in the research, one stipend will be awarded to be shared by recipients as they determine. Criteria for evaluation: (a) significance to the field of developmental education; (b) theoretical/research basis; and rationale for the study (c) theoretical basis and description of research methodology; (d) projected applicability of results; and projected research timeline (e) quality of written presentation. Directions for application: Prepare seven (7) copies of a research project abstract (limit of 15 double-spaced typewritten pages). Include a title page and list of references. Do not identify the author(s) or employing institution(s) in the abstract.
The Kellogg Institute Scholarship. ($500 Institute waiver; matching $500 NADE stipend). The Kellogg Institute is an intensive four week-long workshop on current topics and state-of-the-art strategies for efficient operation of developmental and learning assistance programs. This $500 waiver contributed by the National Center for Developmental Education covers part of the expenses for attending the summer institute in Boone, NC. NADE also provides a $500 stipend to assist in defraying expenses. Criteria for evaluation: (a) NADE membership; (b) three or more years as an educator or administrator in a developmental education program; (c) anticipated impact of how participation in the Kellogg Institute will contribute to personal professional development and to the developmental education program in which the nominee is currently employed; (d) current employment as an educator or administrator in a developmental education program; (e) letter of personal or institutional support to supplement cost of attending the Kellogg Institute; (f) letters of support from supervisors, colleagues, and/or students. Directions for application: (a) letter of application stating (1) length of membership in NADE, (2) number of years experience in developmental education, and (3) how participation in the Kellogg Institute will contribute to personal professional development and to the developmental education program in which the nominee is currently employed (limit of one to two pages); (b) letter of administrative financial support or other assurance of financial commitment for the nominee to attend the Kellogg Institute (limit of one page); (c) one to three letters of support from supervisors, colleagues, and/or students (limit of one page per letter, maximum number of three letters).
The NADE Award to an Outstanding Alumnus of a Developmental Education Program. This award recognizes a graduate of a developmental education program who has distinguished him/herself in others areas of life. Criteria for evaluation: (a) the nominee must have completed at least two developmental courses or participated in at least two of the following developmental program activities: TRIO Upward Bound, TRIO Student Support Services, high school-to-college bridge program, special admissions program, enrollment in developmental classes (e.g., math, writing, study skills, reading); (b) outstanding accomplishments outside the classroom. Directions for application: (a) letter of nomination that includes specific developmental classes taken and/or developmental programs in which the person participated and the individual's out-of-class accomplishments (limit of one to two pages); (b) one or two letters of endorsement from college faculty, including developmental faculty (limit of one page per letter); (c) nominee's resume summary (limit of one to two pages); (d) one or two letters of reference from current work supervisor and/or community leader (limit of one page per letter).
The Henry Young Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to NADE. This award recognizes long-term contribution of time and energy to the Association by a NADE member. The award honors Young's long, effective and loyal service. He was an early leader of NADE in the 1970s and 1980s who was instrumental in bringing other African-Americans into NADE leadership roles. Other professional activities of Young include helping to organize the Louisiana NADE chapter, NADE Vice-President, and director of the Communication Skills Center at Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. Criteria for evaluation: (a) length and diverse nature of service to NADE; (b) recognition by peers of contribution to NADE; (c) involvement at both the chapter and national level of NADE. Directions for application: (a) letter of nomination summarizing the nominee's contributions to NADE (limit of one to two pages); (b) one or two letters of support from other NADE members or national leaders (limit of one page each); (c) resume of the nominee which includes years of service to NADE, offices held, committee and task force participation, and awards received (limit of one to ten pages); (d) a small sample of articles written or supervised by the nominee (e.g., journals, newsletters, committee/task force reports).
The NADE Award for Outstanding Service to Developmental Education Students. This award recognizes long-term contribution of time and energy to developmental education students by a NADE member. Criteria for evaluation: (a) nominee will have spent approximately half or more of his or her time serving developmental education students through teaching and/or administration for at least five or more years; (b) evaluation criteria will include both the nominee's record of service and recognition by others. Directions for application: (a) letter of nomination summarizing contributions by the nominee to developmental education students (limit of one to two pages); (b) letter of endorsement by state or regional NADE chapter (limit of one page). Chapters may endorse more than one nominee from their service area; (c) resume of the nominee should reflect length of service and diverse ways the nominee has served developmental education students. Additional contributions that indirectly affect students, such as leading on-campus faculty development workshops, conference presentations, and articles in education journals and newsletters could also be included. The resume should contain a record of local, state, or national recognition by others of the nominee's service to developmental education students (limit of ten pages); (d) one to three letters of support from individuals from any of the following groups: student(s), administrator(s), faculty member(s) teaching developmental education classes, colleague(s) outside the developmental education area (limit of one page per letter, maximum of three letters).
The NADE Award to an Administrator or Public Servant for Outstanding Support to Developmental Education. This award recognizes the special supporting role of others to the success of developmental education. Criteria for evaluation: (a) clear evidence of private and public support of developmental education; (b) long-term support for developmental education. Directions for application: (a) letter of nomination from the local chapter or developmental education department (limit of one to two pages); (b) most recent newspaper articles, professional publications and/or formal public presentations supporting developmental education, if available; (c) resume of the nominee (limit of one to ten pages). Indicate nominee's professional affiliations that relate to developmental education; (d) letter(s) of support from one or two of the following groups: director/instructor in a developmental education program, developmental education student, community leader (limit of one page per letter, maximum number of two letters).
The Anne Ferguson Award for Professional Development. ($500 stipend). The award is named in honor of the late Anne Ferguson, for her commitment to elevating professionalism in developmental education. She was an outstanding educator at Southeastern Louisiana University. She served as President of the Louisiana Association for Developmental Education, Vice-President of NADE, and mentor to many developmental educators. This $500 cash award will be used by a NADE member in a variety of professional development areas (e.g., instructional design, research/ evaluation, individual/departmental/ institutional growth). Criteria for evaluation: (a) one or more years as a NADE member; (b) one or more years as an educator or administrator in a developmental education program; (c) current employment as an educator or administrator in a developmental education program; (d) description of a professional development project in the area of individual/departmental/or institutional growth, instructional design, or research/evaluation and how that project will contribute to professional development for the nominee, the nominee's department, the nominee's institution, or the profession of developmental education. Directions for application: (a) letter of application stating (1) number of years of membership in NADE, (2) number of years experience in developmental education, and (c) current job title (limit of one page); (b) title and description of the proposed development project, including how it will contribute to professional development for the nominee, the nominee's department, the nominee's institution, or the profession of developmental education (limit of one page).
The Curtis Miles Award to an Outstanding Established Chapter. ($500 stipend; session following year). This $500 award recognizes excellence (e.g., service, conferences, political advocacy, professional development) in state and regional chapters which have been in existence for at least six years. In addition to the $500 award, the chapter is invited to present activities and strategies it has used to serve its members and influence developmental education in its state or region at the following year's annual NADE conference. This award is named in honor of Curtis Miles to recognize his leadership in the original development of NADE chapters. Miles was President of NADE in the mid-1980s. He was the founding president of the South Carolina Association for Developmental Education, the first NADE state chapter. Miles continues service to developmental education by serving as Dean of Workforce Development and Special Projects at Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, SC. Criteria for evaluation: (a) growing healthy chapter organization; (b) service to its current members; (c) outreach to influence the community and policy makers. Directions for application: (a) abstract that summarizes chapter activities and strengths (limit of one to three pages); (b) alphabetical list of current chapter members (c) membership information (one page): (1) total number of current chapter members, (2) percent increase in chapter membership over the past three years, (3) average percent of chapter members who attended chapter meetings over the past three years, (4) percent of current chapter members who are also NADE members, (5) percent of current chapter members who have participated in NADE activities (e.g., attended NADE conference, served on NADE committees) over the past three years; (d) chapter and member political liaison activities including copies of letters sent to legislators and local newspapers (limit of one to three pages); (e) copy of most recent newsletter and/or journal; (f) copy of most recent minutes of chapter business or executive board meeting; (g) copy of the most recent chapter conference program booklet and evaluation report of that conference; (h) chapter professional development activities and awards, including networking with other professionals and organizations, assistance to new professionals, special programs for professional development (limit of one to three pages); (i) conclusion section titled "Outstanding Accomplishments." This section (limit of one to five pages) could include what the chapter believes are its outstanding features, including letters of support from college administrators, public school leaders, or other community leaders.
The NADE Award to an Outstanding New Chapter. ($500 stipend). This $500 award recognizes excellence (e.g., service, conference, political advocacy, professional development)in state and regional chapters which have been in existence for less than six years . Criteria for evaluation: (a) growing healthy chapter organization; (b) service to its current members; (c) outreach to influence the community and policy makers. Directions for application: (a) abstract that summarizes chapter activities and strengths (limit of one to three pages); (b) alphabetical list of current chapter members; (c) membership information (one page): (1) total number of current chapter members, (2) percent increase in chapter membership over the past three years, (3) average percent of chapter members who attended chapter meetings over the past three years, (4) percent of current chapter members who are also NADE members, (5) percent of current chapter members who have participated in NADE activities (e.g., attended NADE conference, served on NADE committees) over the past three years; (d) evidence of chapter and member political liaison activities including copies of letters sent to legislators and local newspapers (limit of one to three pages); (e) copy of most recent newsletter and/or journal; (f) copy of most recent minutes of chapter business or executive board meeting; (g) copy of most recent chapter conference program booklet and evaluation report of that conference; (h) chapter professional development activities and awards, including networking with other professionals and organizations, assistance to new professionals, special programs for professional development (limit of one to three pages); (i) conclusion section titled "Outstanding Accomplishments." This section (limit of one to five pages) could include what the chapter believes to be its outstanding features, including letters of support from college administrators, public school leaders, or other community leaders.
The John Champaign Memorial Award for Outstanding Developmental Education Program. (session following year). This award recognizes excellence in developmental education programs. Before his untimely passing, John Champaign directed the developmental education department at Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigue, New York. He demonstrated how effective developmental education could be with limited resources. His program was recognized by many as "exemplary." Champaign chaired several NADE committees and was chairperson of NADE's Future Directions Task Force. The winning program is invited to present a session at the following year's NADE conference to highlight its strategies used to promote excellence. Criteria for evaluation: (a) recognized program quality by peers and campus administrators; (b) quality service to students; (c) demonstrated effectiveness through achievement of objective criteria. Directions for application: (a) letter of nomination (limit of one to two pages). Summarize strengths and achievements of the developmental education program; (b) letter of endorsement by state or regional NADE chapter (limit of one page). Chapters may endorse more than one nominee from their service area; (c) letter of support may be provided by nominee's campus administrator (limit of one page); (d) description of the developmental education program: mission statement, program components, unique program features, instructional delivery systems, staffing, program evaluation criteria (e.g., percent of student body served, number of students served through activities, qualitative and/or quantitative research studies on program effectiveness regarding student outcomes), partnerships with other campus or off-campus departments and agencies (limit of one to seven pages); (e) supporting materials of the program: campus promotional materials, newspaper/magazine articles describing the program, awards received by the program (limit of one to five pages).
The Martha Maxwell Developmental Education Student Scholarship. ($500 stipend). This award supports graduates of a developmental education program as they continue their college degree aspirations. Dr. Maxwell is one of the founders of the modern-day developmental education movement. Beginning with her work at the University of California-Berkeley, she has continued to serve the field through consulting, publications, and research. She published the seminal book in the field, Improving Student Learning Skills. A minimum of one award of $500 or more will be given each year. Additional awards will be given dependent upon interest income generated from this endowed scholarship fund. Criteria for evaluation: (a) must be recommended by a NADE chapter (limit of one nomination per year). Each chapter is free to develop its own process for selecting a nominee from its service area for the student scholarship; (b) must have completed at least two developmental courses or participated in at least two of the following developmental program activities: TRIO Upward Bound, TRIO Student Support Services, high school-to-college bridge program, special admissions program, enrollment in developmental classes (e.g., math, writing, study skills, reading); (c) has at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (based on 4.0 grade scale); and (d) plans to enroll in, or continue enrollment in a postsecondary educational institution during the next academic year. Directions for application: (a) Nominee must submit a 500-word autobiographical typewritten, double-spaced essay on the theme "How my involvement in developmental education has helped me prepare for regular college courses." Other information that may be included with the essay includes educational background, goals and aspirations, creative abilities, leadership skills, and any other facts about the applicant that the person would like to include; (b) copy of most recent college transcript; (c) letter of recommendation from the sponsoring NADE chapter (limit of one page, chapter may only support nomination of one student); (d) letter of recommendation from a school official -- instructor, counselor -- about the applicant (limit of one page); and (e) summary describing the applicant's extracurricular activities, honors and awards received, community involvement, and applicant's involvement in developmental education activities (limit of one page). Special procedures: (a) A minimum of one scholarship of $500 or more will be awarded each year. (b) Scholarships are based upon the interest income generated by the endowment. The principal is not to be used for scholarships. (c) If there is a year when the interest income is less than $500, the difference in money between the interest income and $500 will be drawn from the NADE general account to award one scholarship. (d) If sufficient interest is generated, additional scholarships of $500 or more may be awarded to nominees on the basis of their rank order through the competitive review process. (e) Scholarships may not be renewed. (f) The scholarship check will be sent directly to the student.
