| Download 2012 Nomination Form Nursing schools have coped over the last several years with budgetary and human resources reductions, program changes and recruitment problems. Many schools have developed new approaches to nursing education and research and have incorporated emerging technologies into their programs. Some schools have entered into innovative and unique partnerships with colleges, the private sector, clinical sites, and other disciplines. The Academic Administrative Excellence award aims to promote individuals who are leaders in academic nursing management within CASN. This award is presented annually at the Fall CASN Council meeting. Eligibility Any member of a CASN member school (dean, director, head, chair, vice-dean, assistant dean, etc.) who is, or has been, responsible for the administration of the school, or faculty, the undergraduate program, the graduate program, or the research program during the last three academic years. Criteria The recipient of the CASN Award of Academic Administrative Excellence will demonstrate the following characteristics: - Is an administrator who has met significant challenges; and,
- Has developed innovative strategies to strengthen the quality of nursing academic programs in a nursing school.
Nominations will be reviewed on the basis of originality, successful implementation, and potential for wider application. Submission/Nomination Documentation Individuals must be nominated in writing by three faculty members of a CASN member school. A completed nomination form, with letters of support from each nominator, and a 250 word description of the challenges, innovation, implementation and impact of the educational strategies/approaches of the candidate should be included. The letters of support should specifically reference the nominee’s achievements and activities related to the award criteria and should be addressed to the Chair of the Nominations and Awards Committee of CASN, and identify the individual by name, title and school/faculty. In addition to the 250 word description, supporting documentation such as audio-visual materials, website addresses, manuals, and commendations from the candidate’s institution or a partner organization could be included. Selection ProcessThe Nominations and Awards Committee will review the nominations and present recommendations to the CASN Board of Directors. Download 2012 Nomination Form |