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Leigh S. Shaffer Award

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Due: May 22, 2026

No essay

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Eligibility

Leigh S. Shaffer Award, with an application deadline in May, offers numerous awards that vary in amount.

Description

The Leigh S. Shaffer Award recognizes an author of an article submitted to either the NACADA Journal or NACADA Review which has contributed significantly to the scholarship of academic advising. This award is named for Leigh S. Shaffer, whose contributions as a scholar and co-editor of the NACADA Journal have shaped our understanding of the theoretical foundations and practice of academic advising. Any original article published in a NACADA double-blind peer reviewed publication (currently the NACADA Journal and NACADA Review: Academic Advising Praxis and Perspectives publications) since the inception of the publication is eligible. The significance of the article to and the impact of the article on the field of advising are the primary criteria for this award. Significance and impact include, but are not limited to: Relevance to the overall field of academic advising or to one specific aspect of academic advising; Citation in subsequent publications; Citation in NACADA or other relevant conference presentations; and Influence on the advancement of the field of academic advising. A published article meeting the eligibility criteria may be nominated by any current NACADA member. However, self-nominations are not permitted. Copy of the published article is required. A Statement of Significance explaining the significance of the nominated original NACADA Journal or NACADA Review article and its impact on the field of advising must also be submitted. Please provide comprehensive materials that will allow an evaluator, regardless of their familiarity with the nominee's role, background, or program, to fully understand and appreciate the nominee's work and accomplishments. Up to three Letters of Support and/or Recommendation are also required. These letters may come from institution officials, administrators, colleagues, employees, supervisors, advisees, or students; anyone who might enhance the selection committee's understanding of the nominee. Please visit the award's website for more information.