William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Awards Committee

Last Updated:  February 19, 2020

Description

The William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Awards Committee works with NIRSA Headquarters to administer and promote the William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Awards program. These prestigious NIRSA awards recognize the contributions and achievements of our student leaders. The awards committee encourages professional members to nominate their department’s best student leaders. The committee reviews all nominations and selects each year’s winners.

The bulk of the work of this committee is completed in November and December of each year, during the nomination review process, but the committee is also expected to complete a few smaller tasks during the spring and summer.

NIRSA’s mission, vision, and strategic values guide the “how” and “why” for our professional development offerings, networking opportunities, and resources, as well as all strategic priorities.  NIRSA committees are expected to fulfill their charges, operate the committee, and make decisions and recommendations consistent with NIRSA’s values and in support of NIRSA’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

2020-2021 Charges

1. Recruit nominators via multiple communication channels prior to the nomination deadline.
2. Review and modify the application form and judging rubrics as needed.
3. Review and score all incoming nominations.

Additional charges may be presented to the committee, or by the committee, during the year as new initiatives arise.

Professional Involvement Credit Value (PIC)

3 (chair); 1 (member)