Call for the NCME Award for Career Contributions to Educational Measurement
Description of the Award
The award honors living persons whose publications, presentations, and professional activities over a career have had a widespread positive impact on the field of educational measurement. These contributions may include theoretical or technical developments, service to professional organizations, conceptualizations of educational measurement that have enhanced public understanding of measurement problems, applications of theory that have influenced the nature of educational tests and measurement, or innovative ideas that have significantly affected measurement practices. Award recipients receive a check for $1,000 and a commemorative plaque from NCME. In addition, recipients are invited to provide an address at the next year’s NCME Annual Meeting.
Description of a Nomination
A nomination must include two items: (a) a 1-or-2 page summary of the nature, significance, and impact of the nominee’s contribution to the field of educational measurement, and (b) an up-to-date copy of the nominee’s vita.
Application Procedure
Submit eight (8) copies of all materials by November 30, 2007 to:
Krista Breithaupt, Ph.D.,
Director, Psychometrics and Research
American Institute of CPAs
Parkway Corporate Center
1230 Parkway Avenue, Suite 311
Ewing NJ, 08628-3018
For Additional Information: Go to the NCME Website or e-mail Krista Breithaupt kbreithaupt@aicpa.org