Outstanding Emerging Professional
The recipient will be selected based on her recognized potential to be a successful Student Affairs professional. This woman will have made contributions that have positively impacted her respective departments or institutions. Contributions made include but are not limited to the following areas: programming experience, leadership, community development, publications, presentations, community service and/or support for the educational environment on her campus. Nominees for this award have worked in the student affairs profession or attended graduate school for three or fewer years.
Research and Scholarship Award
The recipient will be selected based on a review of research and scholarly activity. Preference will be given to topics relevant to women in Student Affairs. Work may include publications, research, and curriculum or program development. For consideration, nominees must submit a one-page abstract of the research or scholarship.
Ally Award
This award may be given to an individual or a group. The Ally Award recognizes a demonstrated commitment to understanding the experiences of women. Contributions may include but are not limited to: acting as an advocate for women, programming for and around women’s issues, and/or the support of women in leadership roles within higher education and student affairs.
Wise Woman Award
The recipient will be selected based on the history of her contributions towards women in student affairs and on her efforts to promote the professional and personal development of women. Contributions may be made in the areas of programming, engaging in the socialization of women, scholarship, publications, mentoring other women professionals, and the provision of visionary leadership in the advancement of women in student affairs. Nominees for this award must have worked in the higher education profession for at least ten years.
Outstanding Service to the Standing Committee for Women (given by Chair)
The Chair will recognize contributions above and beyond the general reasonability’s of a directorate member. Alumnae members will have contributed to the development of the committee through continued, service, guidance, and support. The recipient (s) will be selected based on efforts to promote the advancement of programs and services offered by the Standing Committee for Women.
Past Recipients:
2012 SCW Awards Recipients
Wise Woman – Jodie Castanza
Research and Scholarship Award – Lee Calizo
Outstanding Emerging Professional Woman – Christine Hernandez
Outstanding Service to the Standing Committee for Women – Daria Graham
2011 SCW Awards Recipients
Wise Woman – Ruth Anne Koenick
Research and Scholarship Award – Susan V. Iverson & Sally Sagen Lorentson
Outstanding Emerging Professional Woman – Amanda Roder
Outstanding Service to the Standing Committee for Women – Melanie Lawson
2010 SCW Awards Recipients
Wise Woman – Florence Guido
Research and Scholarship Award – Dr. Racheal Stimpson
Outstanding Emerging Professional Woman – Carolyn Priddy DuPre (Carrie)
Outstanding Service to the Standing Committee for Women – Molly Springer
2008 SCW Awards Recipients
Wise Woman – Maribeth Overland
Research and Scholarship Award – Dr. Patricia Somers
Outstanding Emerging Professional Woman –Diana Richter
Outstanding Service to the Standing Committee for Women – Penny Pasque
Ally Award – Yvette Upton
2007 SCW Awards Recipients
Wise Woman – Mary Howard-Hamilton
Outstanding Service Toward Development of Women – Darlene Biggers
Research and Scholarship Award – LaTayna M. Purnell
Outstanding Emerging Professional Woman –Janesha Penn
2006 SCW Awards Recipients
Wise Woman – Susan R. Jones
Outstanding Service Toward Development of Women – Amber Garrison
Research and Scholarship Award – Penny Pasque
Outstanding Emerging Professional Woman – Ann Marie Klotz
2005 SCW Awards Recipients
Wise Woman – Vasti Torres
Outstanding Service Toward Development of Women – Deborah Casey
Research and Scholarship Award – Gayle Hartleroad
Outstanding Emerging Professional Woman – Brigette Marty
2004 SCW Awards Recipients
Wise Woman – Patricia M. King
Outstanding Service Toward the Development of Women – Jane Fried
Research and Scholarship Award – Jane Rosser
Outstanding Emerging Professional Woman – Gina L. Hurny
EmpowHer Fellowship Recipients
2006-2007 Recipient: Tiffany Davis, Bowling Green State University
2005-2006 Recipient: Brooke Smith, Shippensburg University
2004-2005 Recipient: Colleen Yout, The George Washington University
2003-2004 Recipient: Heather Kind-Keppel, University of Missouri
2002-2003 Recipient: Rosemary Perez, University of San Francisco
