Deadline: May 21, 2012

Past Award Winners

Application Procedures

BACKGROUND

Hunter Boylan is the long-time Director of the National Center for Developmental Education and Professor of Higher Education at Appalachian State University. His extensive experience in the field of learning assistance and developmental education has included serving as a tutorial coordinator, TRIO Program coordinator, and learning center director. He was President of NADE in 1981 and 1982, and he also served as the Chair of the American Council of Developmental Education Associations for several years. He directs the annual Kellog Institute each summer. Hunter Boylan has often presented and spoken at NCLCA and was the keynote speaker at the 2011 NCLCA Conference in Indianapolis.

PURPOSE

The Hunter Boylan Research Scholarship is awarded to recognize research related to how Learning Centers contribute to student academic success as well as persistence.

RESEARCH PROJECT

Applicants must provide a minimum of a one-page summary on the presentation topic and how it relates to learning centers as well as student success or persistence. The summary should include a brief synopsis of the research conducted, its outcome, how the research is useful or how the results can have an impact on colleges or universities.

Each year, one scholarship award winner will receive $1,000 for research and travel expenses, one waived conference registration, and a guaranteed presentation slot.

PAST SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

2012- Inaugural Scholarship--Apply now!

"Will your research presentation be listed here?"

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/REQUIREMENTS

• Send the following application materials (formatted in MS Word) to Jenny Pippen, NCLCA Professional Development Officer, at jlpippen@noctrl.edu:

  • A one-page cover sheet with your name, address, institution, e-mail, phone number, and title of your proposal.
  • A summary on the presentation topic (minimum of one page), excluding any identifying information as your proposal will undergo blind review.
  • A copy of your curriculum vitae or resume, which should include any previous research projects, conference presentations, and/or publications.
  • A letter of endorsement from your University or College Vice-President or Dean.

  For more information about the Hunter Boylan Research Scholarship, contact:

  Jenny Pippen, NCLCA Professional Development Officer
  Academic Support
  309 E. School St
  North Central College
  Naperville, IL 60540
  Office (630) 637-5264
  jlpippen@noctrl.edu