Higher education professionals in the state of South Carolina are creating innovative programs, conducting research, and supporting students in amazing ways. Not only does SCCPA want to assist individuals in sharing these outstanding contributions to the field with fellow practitioners in the Palmetto State, but it also aims to recognize the hard work of our colleagues.
Please consider nominating those whom you feel are deserving of any of the awards; it is certainly worth the time to recognize the outstanding individuals with whom we work.
There are a total of 15 awards in three categories: Service, Programming, and Written (The Outstanding Professional and Graduate Student Written Awards process will be announced and chosen in the Fall of 2011).
The deadline for nominations is Fri., May 13, 2011. Deadline extended to May 20!!
If you have any questions, please contact Nick Shrader, SCCPA Awards Chair at: ncshrader@columbiasc.edu or 803-786-3476.
After submitting the nomination form above, please submit letters of support to:
Nick Shrader
SCCPA Awards Chair
Director of Residence Life & Housing
Columbia College
1301 Columbia College Drive, Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 786-3476
(803) 786-3125 (fax)
Service Awards
Eight awards encompass the service awards. In order to nominate someone or yourself, submit contact information for the nominee, nominator, and supervisor, institution, name of award and evidence of support. Evidence of support should focus on contributions made over the current calendar year.
All awards in the service category are designed to recognize service to the field of student affairs, particularly in the state of South Carolina. These awards may include Service to particular areas within student affairs, potential of service based on scholarship or consistency of performance over a period of time or service to SCCPA.
Joseph O. Nixon Award for Chief Student Affairs Officer
Purpose: To recognize chief student affairs professionals in the state of South Carolina who have made outstanding contributions to their campus and the field of student affairs.
Criteria: The nominees must have been employed as a chief student affairs professional at their institution for at least five years. Nominees should demonstrate an effort to recruit professionals to the profession of student affairs, show a commitment to students and demonstrate leadership for student affairs professionals in the state of South Carolina. Membership in SCCPA is not required.
PAST RECIPIENTS:
2002: Joe Nixon, Presbyterian College
2003: Deb Kladivko, USC Aiken
2004: Arthur B. Hartzog, Spartanburg Methodist College
2005: No Nominees
2006: Haven Hart, Converse College
2007: Harry B. Shucker, Furman University
2008: William “Bill” McDonald, Presbyterian College
2009: No Nominees
2010: Dennis Pruitt, USC
2011: TBA
Clarice W. Johnson Outstanding Professional Award
Purpose: To recognize and encourage outstanding contributions to the field of student affairs by a “seasoned” professional.
Criteria: Nominees must have been employed as a student affairs professional for more than five years. Nominees must have provided outstanding contributions to the field of student affairs, preferably in South Carolina. Membership in SCCPA is required.
1996: Joy Shuler Smith, Clemson University
1997: Jim Doran, USC
1998: Dennis Pruitt, USC
1999: Paul Fidler, USC
2000: Mitzi Winesett, Columbia College
2001: Kelly Bell, Anderson College
2002: Jennie Volforte, USC Aiken
2003: Tony W. Cawthon, Clemson University
2004: Thwanda L. Davidson, Anderson College
2005: No Nominees
2006: Laura Puckett-Boler, USC Upstate
2007: Tim Coley, University of South Carolina
2008: Jennifer Latino, University of South Carolina
2009: No Nominees
2010: No Nominees
2011: TBA
Walter T. Cox New Professional Award
Purpose: To recognize and encourage outstanding contributions and/or potential in the field of student affairs by a new professional.
Criteria: Nominees must have shown outstanding contributions or potential in the field of student affairs. Nominees must have been employed as a student affairs professional for less than three years. Membership in SCCPA is required.
PAST RECIPIENTS:
1996: Amy Wyatt, Spartanburg Methodist College
1997: Collin Locklair, USC
1998: Brenda Ishmael, Newberry College
1999: Tina LeMay, Clemson University
2000: Suzanne Price, Clemson University
2001: Andrea Wyrosdick, Converse College
2002: Donna DeTroye, USC Aiken
2003: Marc H. Shook, Presbyterian College
2004: Amanda C. Cox, Furman University
2005: Beau Seagraves, Presbyterian College
2006: Linda Jameison, Presbyterian College
2007: Kawanna Leggett, Clemson University
2008: Jenni Evans, Presbyterian College
2009: No Nominees
2010: No Nominees
2011: TBA
Carol Edens-Epps Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Purpose: To recognize outstanding contributions and/or potential in the field of student affairs by a graduate student.
Criteria: Nominees must have shown scholarship and potential in the field of student affairs. Nominees must be an enrolled graduate student (masters, PhD or specialist) in a student personnel administration, counseling, or higher education program. Nominees must also have completed at least one semester in their program. Membership in SCCPA is not required.
PAST RECIPIENTS:
1996: Penny Woodcock, USC
1997: Stephen (Skip) Bagley, USC
1998: Lori Bumgarner, USC
1999: Tammy Wells, USC
2000: Susan Masson, Presbyterian College
2001: Jennifer Clark, USC
2002: Kevin Snyder, USC
2003: Jessica Kupper, Clemson University
2004: Tyler Page, Clemson University
2005: Adrienne Middleton, Clemson University
2006:
2007: Alisa Meador, Clemson University
2008: Alexa Simeone, Clemson University
2009: No Nominees
2010: Tricia Kennedy, USC
2011: TBA
Joseph E. Heyward Humanitarian Award
Purpose: To recognize contributions on the part of a student affairs professional to promote understanding and awareness among various and diverse people.
Criteria: Nominees must have demonstrated through research, programming or activities commitment to promote understanding and awareness among various and diverse people. Membership in SCCPA is required.
PAST RECIPIENTS:
1995: Donna Hight, USC
1996: Paul Shelton, Clemson University
1997: Donna Hight, USC
1998: Sharon Mills, USC Spartanburg
1999: Walter Jackson, USC
2000: Rev. Susan Ashworth, Converse College
2001: Thwanda Davidson, Anderson College
2002: Winfred Green, Anderson College
2003: Shelia Hill, Presbyterian College
2004: Beverly McAdams, Anderson College
2005: Tobi Swartz, Furman University
2006:
2007: No Nominees
2008: Alisa Cooney Liggett, University of South Carolina
2009: No Nominees
2010: Laura McMaster, Clemson University
2011: TBA
Paul P. Fidler Bridge Builder Award
Purpose: To recognize contributions on the part of a student affairs professional and/or faculty member to build a stronger alliance between student and academic affairs.
Criteria: Nominees must have shown active interest in and made contributions toward building relationships among student and academic affairs. Membership in SCCPA is NOT required.
PAST RECIPIENTS:
1996: Melani Miller, USC
1997: Kim Shannon, USC
1998: Elizabeth Merritt, Newberry College
1999: Tony Cawthon, Clemson
2000: Donald Greiner, USC
2001: W. Scott Lewis, USC
2002: No Nominees
2003: Bob Hanley, Anderson College
2004: Silas N. Pearman, III, Furman University
2005: Pamela Havice, Clemson University
2006:
2007: William Moore McDonald, Presbyterian College
2008: Kelly Imbert Eifert, University of South Carolina
2009: No Nominees
2010: Carrie DuPre, Clemson University
2011: TBA
Charles Witten Service Award
Purpose: To recognize one member of SCCPA who has served SCCPA within the past year in an outstanding capacity.
Criteria: Nominees must be current members of SCCPA and have made significant contributions to the organization within the past year. Nominees may not be nominated for work they have completed as an elected officer. Contributions made as an appointed officer, committee chair, or as a general member during the calendar year are eligible for consideration.
PAST RECIPIENTS:
(Name was "Achievement Award" until 1995)
1990: Jim Doran, USC
Joseph Heyward, Francis Marion University
Patti Tomanio, USC.
1991: Jim Doran, USC
1992: John Wesley Lowery, USC
1993: Sissy Whitlock, USC
1994: Jeanine Ward, Clemson University
1995: No Nominees
1996: Bill Purkerson, Clemson University
1997: Viki Fecas, USC
1998: Donna Hight, USC
1999: Mela Dutka, Columbia College
2000: Ken Waldrop, Lander University
2001: Lauri Yeargin, Winthrop University
2002: Fred Bosarge, Lander University
2003: Deonne Giles, Coastal Carolina University
2004: Beau Seagraves, Furman University
2005: Linda Jameison, Presbyterian College
2006:
2007: Jason Cassidy, Furman University
2008: No Nominees
2009: No Nominees
2010: No Nominees
2011: TBA
SCCPA Support Staff Award
Purpose: To recognize outstanding contributions to the field of student affairs by administrative staff.
Criteria: Nominees must have been employed in a department under the student affairs auspice at their respected institution for at least one year and demonstrated a commitment to the ideals of student affairs during their tenure at the institution. Membership in SCCPA is not required.
PAST RECIPIENTS:
2000: Ruby Smith, Housing Office, USC
2001: Elaine Cross, Housing Office, Furman University
2002: Tiffany Coleman, USC Aiken
2003: Deloria Burriss, Presbyterian College
2004: Candice Taylor, Converse College
2005: Lynn Way,
2006: Cathy Gowan, Converse College
2007: No Nominees
2008: Penny Smoak, University of South Carolina
2009: No Nominees
2010: No Nominees
2011: TBA
Programming Awards
Four awards comprise the programming category. Nominated programs are divided based into four categories based on institutional Full Time Equivalency (FTE) and type, which are further described below. Anyone wishing to nominate a program should submit the program title, program coordinator(s) and their contact information, institution, and evidence of support including goals and outcomes of the activity.
Purpose: To recognize outstanding programming and program development by student development professionals in South Carolina. This award recognizes recipients in four categories/institutions:
Large Public Institution Award (7,500 or More Students)
Small Public Institution Award (7,499 or Less students)
Harry B. Shucker Private Institution Award
Two-Year Institution or Technical College Award
Criteria: Nominated programs must have taken place within the past year. Programs are judged on creativity, achievement and overall program design and merit. Please state the name and title of the staff person responsible for the program. At least one of the program coordinators must be a member of SCCPA.
Large Public Institution Award (7,500 or More Students)
PAST RECIPIENTS:
1990: USC, for "Risque Business"
1991: Gail McGrail, USC, for "Campus Coalition for Literacy"
1992: Stephanie Grogran, Clemson University, for "C.U. S.A.F.E. Team"
1993: Julie Walters-Steele, Clemson University, for the AIDS awareness program
"Clemson Threads Host Committee"
1994: Rachelle Lehner, USC, for "One Shots" community service program
1995: No Nominees
1996: Rick Gant, USC, for "Safe Spring Break Week"
1997: Bill Purkerson, Clemson, for "Tigers Pause for Movies"
1998: Clemson University, for "Disorientation"
1999: Clemson University, for "TEN (Tigers Encouraging Nonviolence)"
2000: No Nominees
2001: No Nominees
2002: Clemson University, for "National Coalition Building Institute"
2003: USC, for "Campus Safety and Awareness Initiative"
2004: Clemson University, for "Greeks of Integrity"
2005: No Nominees
2006:
2007: University of South Carolina, for "The Sophomore Initiative"
2008: University of South Carolina, for "Carolinian Creed Day"
2009: No Nominees
2010: USC, for the "Capstone Scholars Program"
2011: TBA
Small Public Institution Award
PAST RECIPIENTS:
1990: USC-S, for "Simply Irresistible! Marketing Health to the College Student"
1991: Frances Jarratt, USC, for "C.O.O.L."
1992: No Nominees
1993: Frances Jarrat, USC-S, for vConsortium Program on Substance Abuse"
1994: Fred Bosarge, Lander, for "President’s Leadership Program"
1995: No Nominees
1996: No Nominees
1997: Laura Puckett, USC-S, for "Freshman Advance"
1998: No Nominees
1999: No Nominees
2000: No Nominees
2001: Francis Marion University, for "First Class" orientation program
2002: No Nominees
2003: No Nominees
2004: No Nominees
2005: No Nominees
2006:
2007: No Nominees
2008: No Nominees
2009: No Nominees
2010: No Nominees
2011: TBA
Harry B. Shucker Private Institution Award
PAST RECIPIENTS:
(Name was "Private Institution Award" until 2007)
1990: Limestone College, for "Orientation – Adventure Program"
1991: Shelia Hill, Coker College, for "Putting the Pieces Together"
1992: Student Affairs Staff of Presbyterian College, for "Team Approach
1993: Franchon Glover, Presbyterian College, for "Cultural Diversity Week"
1994: Chris Patterson, Presbyterian, for intramural program
1995: No Nominees
1996: No Nominees
1997: Carole Obermeyer, Newberry, for "TEAM-HOPE"
1998: Newberry College, for Campus Religious Organizations Activities
1999: Furman University for "May Day, Play Day"
2000: Converse College, for "Relationship Week"
2001: No Nominees
2002: Presbyterian College, for "Summer Serve"
2003: Converse College, for "Reality Converse"
2004: Charleston Southern University, for "Leaders in Development"
2005: Converse College
2006: Presbyterian College, for "Paraprofessional Program"
2007: Furman University, for "Engaged Living"
2008: Furman University, for "Freshman Advisor Program"
2009: No Nominees
2010: No Nominees
2011: TBA
Art Hartzog Two-Year Institution Award
PAST RECIPIENTS:
1990: Horry-Georgetown Technical College, for "Professional Development of Staff
1991: Becky McIntosh, Piedmont Tech, for "Meeting the Challenge of Student
1992: Sandi Oliver, Midlands Technical College, for "Promoting Student Success
Through an Integrated Student Assessment/Orientation/Advisement Process"
1993: Wanda Hendricks-Bellamy, Horry-Georgetown Technical College, for
"Selections From the Black; Careers 2000 – A Major Success; and ETS
1994: No Nominees
1995: No Nominees
1996: No Nominees
1997: No Nominees
1998: Spartanburg Methodist College, for "Building Bridges to the Future"
1999: No Nominees
2000: No Nominees
2001: No Nominees
2002: No Nominees
2003: Spartanburg Methodist College for "2003 Martin Luther King Week
2004: No Nominees
2005: No Nominees
2006:
2007: No Nominees
2008: Spartanburg Methodist College, for "HIV/AIDS Awareness Week"
2009: No Nominees
2010: No Nominees
2011: TBA
Written Awards
Three awards comprise the written submission category. Anyone wishing to submit a written paper may do so by forwarding to the Awards Chair their name and contact information, institution and name of award along with their paper.
The written awards are designed to recognize outstanding contributions made by SCCPA members in the realm of professional writing. Both recently published and new writing are eligible based on the categories explained below.
All submissions for the written awards will be considered for publication in SCCPA’s On-Line Journal, The Palmetto Practitioner. The winners will be guaranteed submission following review by the Editors. Additionally, the Award winners will receive a $50 prize.
Hilda F. Owens Contribution to Knowledge in the Field
Purpose: To recognize a member of SCCPA who has made an outstanding contribution to the student affairs profession through writing and/or research.
Criteria: Writing cited for nomination must have been completed within the last three years and shall have practical significance to the profession. Submissions should be previously published (cite source and date of publication) and submitted in typed, double-spaced format and in appropriate APA style. MS Word or Reticulated Text File (.rtf document) is highly encouraged. A writer must be a current member of SCCPA or for multiple authors, at least one writer must be a current member of SCCPA.
PAST RECIPIENTS:
(Name was "Research Award" until 1995)
1990: Bruce Harshbarger, Baptist College, for "Faculty Commitment to the
University’s Influences and Issues"
1991: Ronnie Booth, Aiken Technical College, for relationship between goals and
expectations of incoming students and persistence at Aiken Tech.
1992: Bruce Harshbarger and Kristopher Kaase, Charleston Southern University, for
"Applying Focus Groups in Student Affairs Assessment"
1993: Paul Fidler, USC, for Freshman Orientation/Retention
1994: Harry Shucker, Furman University, and Andy Altizer, Presbyterian College,
for studies on alcohol awareness programs at small colleges
1995:
1996:
1997:
1998: Donna Hight, USC
1999:
2000: Bob Hanley, Anderson College
2001:
2002: Melanie Miller, Julie Rotholz, & Joshua Gold, all of USC
2003: Amy C. Gamble, Clemson University
2004: Tony W. Cawthon, Clemson University
2005: Pamela Havice, Clemson University
2006:
2007: Jason Cassidy, Furman University, for his dissertation work
2008: No Nominees
2009: No Nominees
2010: Sandra Rouse, Voorhees College, for her dissertation work
2011: TBA
Outstanding Professional Paper (The Outstanding Professional and Graduate Student Written Awards process will be announced and chosen in the Fall of 2011)
Purpose: To recognize a professional or support staff member of SCCPA who has written an outstanding paper related to the topic set by the Awards Chair.
Criteria: The topic for the written awards will be determined by the Awards Chair in consultation with the Executive Board and made public with the request for award submissions. The topic will be determined by based on current issues in literature, news or issues facing student affairs in the state of South Carolina. All submissions should be new writing and not previously published. Papers should be no longer than five pages in length, double-spaced and use appropriate APA style. Submissions in MS Word or Reticulated Text Format (.rtf document) are highly encouraged.
PAST RECIPIENTS:
2002: Bob Hanley, Anderson College
2003: No Nominees
2004: Bob Hanley, Anderson College
2005: No Nominees
2006:
2007: No Nominees
2008: No Nominees
2009: No Nominees
2010: No Nominees
2011: TBA
Edward Grandpre` Outstanding Graduate Student Paper (The Outstanding Professional and Graduate Student Written Awards process will be announced and chosen in the Fall of 2011)
Purpose: To recognize a graduate student member of SCCPA who has written an outstanding paper related to topic set by the Awards Committee. The writer must be a graduate member of SCCPA (as defined by the membership guidelines for the Association).
Criteria: The topic for the written awards will be determined by the Awards Chair in consultation with the Executive Board and made public with the request for award submissions. The topic will be determined by based on current issues in literature, news or issues facing student affairs in the state of South Carolina. All submissions should be new writing and not previously published. Papers should be no longer than five pages in length, double-spaced and use appropriate APA style. Submissions in MS Word or Reticulated Text Format (.rtf document) are highly encouraged.
South Carolina College Personnel Association invites you to submit your paper for consideration for this year’s awards.
PAST RECIPIENTS:
(Name was "Outstanding Graduate Student Paper" until 2006)
1998: Michelle Burke, USC
1999:
2000:
2001:
2002:
2003: Camilla H. Jones, Clemson University
2004: No Nominees
2005: No Nominees
2006:
2007: No Nominees
2008: Michael Bowers, Clemson University, for “Facebook, MySpace, & YouTube:
2009: No Nominees
2010: No Nominees
2011: TBA
2010-11 Topics:
Edward Grandpre` Outstanding Graduate Student Paper
(The Outstanding Professional and Graduate Student Written Awards process will be announced and chosen in the Fall of 2011)
Outstanding Professional Paper
(The Outstanding Professional and Graduate Student Written Awards process will be announced and chosen in the Fall of 2011)
DEADLINE: Fall 2011
