AILACTE Excellence in Service Award

AILACTE is pleased to announce the Excellence in Service Award, presented annually to recognize the vital contributions of those who dedicate their time, talent, and effort to strengthening educator preparation programs at AILACTE member institutions. This award honors an individual — including but not limited to faculty, staff, administrators, students, P-12 partners, or community members — affiliated with an AILACTE member institution who has demonstrated sustained and meaningful service in support of educator preparation. Eligible service may include contributions to program development, student support, institutional advocacy, community engagement, professional organization leadership, mentorship, or collaborative initiatives that advance the quality of teacher and educator preparation in the liberal arts tradition.

We particularly seek nominees whose service reflects the AILACTE mission: providing an effective voice for educator preparation, sharing knowledge and concerns across the field, and cooperating with others to promote quality education.

Contact:

Ali Taylor

Bellarmine University
AILACTE Professional Development & Awards Chair

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Qualifications:

Applicants must:

hold a regular faculty appointment at an AILACTE member institution;
demonstrate demonstrated sustained and meaningful service in support of educator preparation
be willing to present a summary of the project in the AILACTE publication: Views & News;

Application Process:

Applicants need to submit the following information:

1. A statement …
- (a) …
2. Two professional letters of support including at least one from a dean, department chair, school partner, or other appropriate supervisor and the other from a colleague specifically addressing the service. Letters should indicate they know the program and the impact it is having on the teaching and learning community. Letters should be submitted in PDF format.

Applications will be submitted to www.ailacte.org by October 15th.

You will receive an automatic confirmation of application.

Applicants will be notified by November 15th.

Please examine the rubric below prior submitting your application.

Pending

Category	Not Present 1	Weak 2	Meets 3	Strong 4	Weight	Total	Score
Description	Does not describe the initiative.	Describes the importance of the initiative	Explains the importance of the initiative	Provides a detailed and clear explanation of the initiative	x1	4
History	Does not describe the history of the initiative	Describes the history of the initiative	Explains the history of the initiative	Provides a detailed and clear history of the initiative	x1	4
Innovation and/or Support	No information is provided regarding the results, accomplishments, impact, and sustainability	Missing one-two of the following components: provided regarding the results, accomplishments, impact, and sustainability	Explains the results, accomplishments, impact, and sustainability	Provides a detailed and clear explanation of results, accomplishments, impact, and sustainability	x2	8
AILACTE Mission	Does not make reference to AILACTE’s mission or project doesn’t connect to the mission.	Reference to AILACTE’s mission is minimal.	Research project integrates AILACTE’s mission.	Research project is clearly related to AILACTE’s mission.	x2	8
Research/ Literature Review	Does not provide research/ literature review.	Provides research/ literature review but it is weak or dated.	Provides a research/ literature review which relates to the project	Provides a research/ literature review which is current and relevant	x2	8
Summary of results	Does not make reference to AILACTE’s mission or project doesn’t connect to the mission.	Reference to AILACTE’s mission is minimal.	Research project integrates AILACTE’s mission.	Research project is clearly related to AILACTE’s mission.	x2	8
Reference Letters	Does not provide any reference letters.	Provides insufficient reference letters or letters with limited/weak support.	Provides two reference letters with strong support.	Provides two reference letters with exceptionally strong support for the research project.	x1	4
TOTAL						36

AILACTE Diversity and Inclusion Change Agent Award Application

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Nominee

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Letters of Support

Two professional letters of support including at least one from a dean, department chair, school partner, or other appropriate supervisor and the other from a colleague specifically addressing the significance of the partnership. Letters should indicate they know the program and the impact it is having on the teaching and learning community. Letters should be submitted in PDF format. Read what must be included in your statement.

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