Deadline extended: Arthur M. Horne Faculty Award nominations

The Arthur M. Horne Faculty Award for Community Engagement and Research recognizes outstanding work by a faculty member whose research and service activities promote positive schooling experiences for preK-12 students in public schools by supporting academic, emotional, and/or behavioral development in ways that promote respect and dignity for all people, expand appreciation for diversity, and advocate for social justice.

The award honors Horne, who was a faculty member from 1989-2012 and served as dean of the College of Education from 2008-2012. All full-time College of Education faculty members are eligible.

Criteria:

• The nominee must be working in public school settings
• The nominee’s scholarship and service must advance the application of methods and approaches that promote healthy social, cognitive, emotional, and/or behavioral development with an emphasis on positive relationships with peers and adults
• The nominee’s scholarship and service must focus on preventative or intervention work that creates positive social climates and healthy school and family environments for students, their families, and/or educators
• The nominee’s scholarship and service should benefit public schools, communities, and/or neighborhoods that are financially distressed or have high numbers of children from low-income families

Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12 and should be emailed to Takenya Moore. Additional information can be found on the College of Education website.