WSCA Model Teaching Program Award

The Model Teaching Program Award Committee seeks nominations for the Teaching Program Award to be presented at the next Western States Communication Association meeting in Seattle, Washington (February 2007).  The award may be given to one or more speech or communication programs from elementary schools, secondary schools, or community colleges. The following criteria will be used to evaluate and select the award programs.  The ideal program should
A)   reflect the breadth and/or depth of the communication discipline,
B)   have teaching personnel with specialized training in communication,
C)   integrate curricular and co-curricular activities,
D)   have strong administrative support, and
E)    relate to the mission of the particular institution.

Nominations should include at least two letters of support (one from the school or college; the other from either a former student or someone outside the program) that detail the program's success in meeting the above criteria.  Additional supporting documents, such as descriptions of course curriculum and innovative teaching methods are encouraged.  The deadline for nominations is October 2, 2006.  The recipient(s) will be notified in December and will present a panel on the Model Teaching Program at the Seattle Convention.

Nominations should be sent to Nancy Oft Rose, 2690 Lawrence St. Eugene, Oregon 97405. Three other members of the selection committee and may come from the Community College Interest Group, the Elementary and Secondary Education Interest Group, and the Communication and Instruction Interest Group.

Questions about the award and/or the nomination process may be directed to Nancy Oft Rose at rose_n2@msn.com.