The John E. Stecklein Distinguished Member Award is presented to an AIR member who has made significant and substantial contributions to the field of institutional research. Once awarded, the recipient retains the status of Distinguished Member for his or her lifetime. No membership dues or Forum fees are assessed for AIR Distinguished Members.
An AIR member or former member nominated for Distinguished Member should meet the following criteria:
- The candidate has contributed substantially to the field of institutional research over a long period of time, either as an active participant in institutional research or through a supporting role.
- Through work and/or research, the influence of the candidate has been felt on postsecondary education.
- If active in institutional research, the candidate has contributed to widely disseminated research and has been an active and contributing member of AIR.
- If in a "supporting" role (i.e., president, college professor, etc.), the candidate has widely publicized and supported the development of institutional research and has contributed to research in the field.
Nominations should include supporting documentation, including the candidate's curriculum vitae and three supporting letters of recommendation.
Nomination Materials
A complete nomination package includes:
At least three letters of recommendation from current AIR members. The primary nominator should ask at least two other AIR members to provide a letter of recommendation.
Curriculum vitae or resume from nominee.
A narrative detailing the nominee’s contributions and how the candidate meets the criteria for this award.
It will be the responsibility of the member submitting the nomination to provide all required materials.
Nomination Submission
The nomination process for 2012 is closed.
RECIPIENTS OF THE DISTINGUISHED MEMBER AWARD
2011 - J. Fredericks Volkwein
2010 - John Smart
2010 - Terry Russell
2007 - John A. Muffo
2006 - Deborah J. Teeter
2005 - Richard D. Howard
2004 - Adrian H. Harris
2003 - Samuel S. Peng
2002 - Gerald W. McLaughlin
2001 - Larry G. Jones
2001 - Julia M. Duckwall*
1998 - C. Robert Pace
1997 - James W. Firnberg
1996 - James R. Montgomery
1992 - F. Craig Johnson
1991 - Charles F. Elton*
1990 - Charles H. Belanger
1989 - Joan S. Stark
1988 - Paul Jedamus
1988 - Marvin W. Peterson
1987 - Kenneth P. Mortimer
1987 - Bernard S. Sheehan
1985 - Lyman A. Glenny *
1984 - Lois E. Torrence *
1983 - Cameron L. Fincher*
1981 - Mary E. Corcoran
1978 - Paul L. Dressel *
1977 - John E. Stecklein*
1974 - Elmer West *
1970 - Charles E. Howell *
1966 - A.J. Brumbaugh *
1966 - John Dale Russell *
*Deceased