Call for the NCME Award for Outstanding Dissemination of Educational Measurement Concepts to the Public
In the year 2010, NCME will honor outstanding dissemination of educational measurement concepts to the public in 2007, 2008, or 2009. This award is to recognize persons who have made an exemplary contribution to the public's understanding of information concerning tests and measurement issues and practices. Examples of dissemination of measurement concepts include, but are not limited to, books, workshops, articles in newspapers and popular magazines, radio or television presentations, and legislative testimony. Selection criteria include judgments about the significance of the contribution to the public's understanding of measurement issues and practices, the breadth of the dissemination across the public, and the magnitude of the impact of the contribution in increasing public understanding of educational measurement concepts.
Self nominations are encouraged as are nominations for others. Individuals or groups are eligible for this award. Nominees need not be NCME members. A nomination consists of a 3-5 page statement summarizing the nature of the dissemination of educational measurement concepts to the public. Nomination statements should clearly describe contribution and its significance, as well as the means of dissemination, and how it has increased public understanding of educational measurement concepts. Additional supporting documentation of the contribution (e.g., the relevant book, article, video of presentations and workshops, etc.) is recommended. Nominations should also include the names and addresses of two persons familiar with the contribution. The review committee may request further materials and may contact others who are likely to be able to evaluate the dissemination. The award will be presented at the NCME Annual Meeting in Denver, April 2010.
Deadline
The deadline for submission is December 4, 2009. All materials must be submitted by this deadline date.
Method of Submission
The nomination documents (summary statement, any supporting documentation, and contact information for two persons familiar with the nominated contribution) should be submitted electronically to Randall Penfield at penfield@miami.edu. In instances where supporting documentation (e.g., book, audio/video, or other media) are not able to be submitted electronically, seven (7) copies of the relevant documentation can be sent to: Randall Penfield, University of Miami, 312 Merrick Building, P.O. Box 248065, Coral Gables, FL 33124-2040.
For additional information: Go to the NCME website or e-mail Randall Penfield at penfield@miami.edu.