[Njcea] Emended Message: Nominations for the Steven J. Rosen Mentor Award

Fri Jan 8 00:32:41 EST 2010

Hi Everyone,

I'm terribly embarrassed to have left out mention of Dr. Dorothea Hoffner, Professor Emerita of Union County College, who is a past recipient of the Steven J. Rosen Mentor Award. I've added her name below to my list of awardees.

Also, I was too smart for my own good and thought there was a pun in the title of Dr. Elizabeth Nunez's upcoming talk at our spring conference. The correct title of the talk is "What We Read and Teach: Is the Tail Wagging the Dog?"

I hope Dorothea can forgive my oversight, and I offer my sincere apologies to her, to Dr. Nunez, and to all.

Below is the message I sent earlier today, but now emended

Burt

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NJCEA is pleased to solicit nominees for the annual Steven J. Rosen Mentor Award.  This honor is a unique opportunity to recognize a member of our organization who has served as a mentor to faculty members, perhaps especially those who are beginning their careers.  Any colleague or student may nominate the individual.

Letters in support of the nomination should explain the qualities and accomplishments that have made this faculty member a significant mentor in our profession.  In particular, a letter should detail the nominee's ability to inspire students and colleagues as well as work creatively as a scholar/teacher.  In what ways has the nominee supported, advised, or rallied colleagues?  This mentor may show leadership ability in obvious areas (i.e., positions attained or posts held), but such skill may be equally apparent in a quiet, encouraging manner.

Since its inception in 1997, recipients of the award have included Mary Ellen Byrne, Professor of English at Ocean County College; Carole Shaffer-Koros, Dean of the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Kean University; Stephen Hahn, Associate Provost at William Paterson University; Santi Buscemi, Chair of the English Department at Middlesex County College; Mary Irby O'Reilly, Professor of English at Rider University; Judith Johnston, Director of Gender Studies at Rider University; Catarina Feldmann, Professor of English, William Paterson University, and Carol Hovanec, Professor of Literature, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Maria Devasconcelos Professor of English at Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY, Dorothea Hoffner, Professor of English Emerita, Union County College, and Chrysanthy Grieco, Associate Professor of English at Seton Hall University.

The award will be conferred at our 33rd annual spring conference on March 27, 2010, to be held this year at Seton Hall University (details can be found at njcea.org)..

Please send letters of endorsement for your nominee for the Rosen Award by February 22nd, to me at the address below (email is preferable-send to Kimmelman at njit.edu).  In addition, if possible please post the below announcement as a flyer where it may be seen.

Join our collegial gathering to honor of one of our own, hear lively essays, meet new colleagues, and renew old friendships!

This year we are especially pleased to have as our keynote speaker Dr. Elizabeth Nunez, internationally recognized scholar of Caribbean literature and award-winning novelist, Distinguished Professor and former Provost of Medgar Evers College, the City University of New York. Her talk is titled "What We Read and Teach: Is the Tail Wagging the Dog?"

Every year, the conference is an informative and pleasant gathering, and I'm sure this year's will be no different. The day's sessions will feature talks on literature, pedagogy, composition, and technology, as well as readings of creative writing. The conference registration form is available at the NJCEA website (njcea.org), and in case it is convenient for you I'm pasting it below (at the very bottom of this message, after the flyer advertising the Rosen Award).

We look forward to seeing you in March for our spring rite.

Best wishes for the new year,

Burt

Dr. Burt Kimmelman, Immediate Past President, NJCEA
Professor of English and Chair
Department of Humanities
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982
973.596.3376 (p); 973.642.4689 (f)
kimmelman at njit.edu<mailto:kimmelman at njit.edu>
http://web.njit.edu/~kimmelma

Please Post:

The Steven J. Rosen Mentor Award

Description of the Award

The Steven J. Rosen Mentor Award annually recognizes a college English professor and NJCEA member who has mentored colleagues.  This individual should have contributed to the profession beyond assigned teaching duties by demonstrating leadership, giving wise counsel, and providing extraordinary guidance.

Rules for Nominating Candidates

*        Only written nominations addressed to NJCEA will be considered.

*        The nomination should state how the candidate has served as a mentor to

            colleagues.

*              Any colleague, student, administrator, or friend may nominate the candidate.

*              Those submitting nominations need not be members of NJCEA.

*              Nominations must be submitted by February 22, 2010.

*              Final decisions on the award will be made by vote of the officers and trustees
            of NJCEA.

Send nominations to:

Burt Kimmelman

kimmelman at njit.edu<mailto:kimmelman at njit.edu>

or

c/o Department of Humanities
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982

Conference Registration Form (print the below or find this form at njcea.org):

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33rd Annual Spring Conference
Jubilee Hall, Seton Hall University
Saturday, March 27, 2010
http://njcea.org/conference/

8:00 - 8:45 Registration and Breakfast
9:00 - 9:50 Keynote: "What We Read and Teach: Is the Tale Wagging the Dog?"  Elizabeth Nunez, CUNY Distinguished Professor, Hunter College
10:00 - 11:15 Session A
11:15 - 11:30 Coffee
11:30 - 12:45 Session B
1:00 - 1:45 Lunch, Business Meeting
2:00 - 3:15 Session C
3:30 - 4:45 Session D
4:45 - 5:15 Wine Reception and Roundtable
5:00 - Presentation of Steven J. Rosen Mentor Award
Presentation of Graduate Student Paper Prize

To register for the conference, please send the completed form below and a check for the appropriate amount by March 13, 2010. There is a late fee of $5 for registering after this date. The fee covers membership dues, conference registration, breakfast, lunch, and a wine and cheese reception. If you have any questions, contact Dr. Gita DasBender, Seton Hall University, gitanjali.dasbender at shu.edu<mailto:gitanjali.dasbender at shu.edu>.

_____ I am a full-time college or university faculty or staff member and have enclosed $55 for my dues and conference registration ($60 after 3/13/10).
_____ I am a part-time faculty or graduate student and am enclosing $40 for my dues and conference registration ($45 after 3/13/10).
_____ I cannot attend the conference but have enclosed $20 (or $15 because I am either a graduate student or an adjunct instructor) for my annual NJCEA dues.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Name: ___________________________________________________________
Affiliation: ________________________________________________________
Institutional Address: _______________________________________________
Institutional Telephone: ___________________ E-Mail: _ __________________
Home Address: ____________________________________________________
Home Telephone: ____________________________

Make your check payable to NJCEA and remit to Dr. Gita DasBender, NJCEA Secretary-Treasurer, English Dept, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ 07079

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