College Reading & Learning Association
Reading • Learning Assistance • Developmental Education • Tutoring • Mentoring

42nd Annual Conference • October 28-31, 2009 • Richmond, Virginia
 

 

CRLA Awards and Scholarships for 2010


Professional Development Scholarships:

Institute Scholarships. Eligible work is defined as “participation in an intensive workshop such as the Technology Institute for Developmental Educators, Winter Institute, NCLCA Summer Institute, and Kellogg Institute.” Up to three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in this category. Complete and email the linked nomination form by August 1st, 2010 to Leta.Tyhurst@mcckc.edu

Graduate Study & Research Scholarships. Eligible work is defined as “pursuing graduate study in an approved program or conducting research in a field of interest to the members of CRLA.” Up to two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in this category. Complete and email the linked nomination form by August 1st, 2010 to Leta.Tyhurst@mcckc.edu

Cengage Travel Award for Teachers of Reading at a Community College. Funded by Cengage, this award goes to a CRLA member teaching reading at a community college seeking professional development through participation in the annual CRLA conference. A maximum of one $500 Cengage Travel Award is awarded annually. Complete and email the linked nomination form by August 1st, 2010 to Leta.Tyhurst@mcckc.edu

Distinguished Teaching Award. This award recognizes a member of the Association who exemplifies teaching and learning as a lifelong journey. Recipients of this high honor are professionals who provide their students with a clear model of enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and compassionate teaching and who encourage their students to persevere and achieve interdependence. The recipient receives a $100 honorarium and a plaque. Complete and email the linked nomination form by August 1st, 2010 to Leta.Tyhurst@mcckc.edu

Robert Griffin Award for Long and Outstanding Service. This prestigious award recognizes a current CRLA member with at least ten years of membership in CRLA with service at the state/regional level or international level. Self-nominations and nominations by colleagues are encouraged. Complete and email the linked nomination form by August 1st, 2010 to gastarks@stcloudstate.edu.

Tom Pasternack Outstanding Tutor Award. This award recognizes an outstanding tutor. This is a wonderful opportunity for supervisors to give national recognition to a member of their staff. The $250.00 award and plaque are presented at the annual conference. (For more information go to the nominations procedures on the ITPC (International Tutor Program Certification) webpage at http://www.crla.net/itpc/pasternak.htm and complete and email the nomination form on that page by April 30th, 2010. Any additional questions, contact Othurman@epcc.edu.

Past Award Winners List

 
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