The purpose of the SAAL awards is to recognize the assessment work of members that advances the field of Student Affairs assessment and furthers the mission and values of SAAL.
Timeline
September 16 - Call for Nominations
November 15 - Nominations Due
Nov. 18 - Dec. 6 - Review and Select Winners
December 10 - Notify all Nominees & invite to SAAL Awards Ceremony
Live Event to Announce Award Recipients
January 16, 2025 | 2 pm EST - 11 am PST
SAAL Awards Rubric: Link
Award Guidelines
*Recipients do not have to be a member of SAAL, but nominators must be SAAL members at the time of the nomination
*Members may nominate themselves
*Members may submit multiple nominations
*Awards will be selected by members of the Community Development and Engagement Committee and past award winners.
The Volunteer Service Award is selected by the SAAL President.
*We reserve the right to consider your submission for other award categories.
Award Categories
SAAL Legacy Award
Individual award to highlight a professional who has made substantial
and lasting contributions to the field of Student Affairs assessment over time.
2024 Recipient: Dr. Joe Levy, Excelsior University
Emerging Assessment Professional Award
Individual award to highlight a full-time professional who is
new to student affairs and the assessment field (less than 3 years in student affairs/assessment).
2024 Recipient: Jessie Johns, University of Missouri
Faculty Champion Award
Individual award to highlight a faculty member who has contributed
to the scholarship or teaching of Student Affairs assessment.
2024 Recipient: Dr. Vince Nix, West Texas A&M University
Volunteer Service Award
Individual award for outstanding service to SAAL in the past year
selected by the SAAL President.
2024 Recipients: The SAAL Research on and Advancement of Knowledge Committee
Equity-Minded Assessment Award
Team or individual award for living out the values of equity, diversity, inclusion
and social justice and ensuring they are a meaningful part of assessment work.
2024 Recipients: Niner Finances & Student Affairs Research & Assessment, UNC Charlotte
Student Voice in Assessment Award
Team award for ensuring student voices are meaningfully
included throughout the assessment process.
2024 Recipients: Bronco Student Ambassador (BASA) program, Santa Clara University
Developing a Culture of Assessment Award
Team award for intentionally fostering a strong assessment
and data-informed culture at all levels of an organization.
2024 Recipients: Division of Student Affairs, Rutgers University-New Brunswick
“Closing the Loop” Award
Team award for using results, which could include data visualization,
storytelling/communication, or making changes to practice as a result of assessment.
2024 Recipient: No award given
Innovation (or Creativity) in Assessment Award
Team award for creative, new, or unique assessment projects or methods.
2024 Recipients: Student Affairs Research & Assessment, UNC Charlotte
Exemplary Assessment Work at Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs)
To be eligible for this award, an individual or team needs to demonstrate how they are actively
advancing and sustaining student success and creating opportunities for
students that align with the mission of their specific institution.
MSIs are institutions with federal designation to include the following:
Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (ANNAPISIs)
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNHs)
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)
Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs)
Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTIs)
Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs)
Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)
2024 Recipient: No Award Given
NEW Award for 2025:
Outstanding Student Contributions to Assessment Award
Individual award for a full-time graduate or undergraduate student for their contributions to assessment at their
institution and in the assessment community. This award is not intended to recognize a full-time professional
who is also currently pursuing an advanced degree. Students must have been enrolled during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Please feel free to read our recap of the 2024 SAAL Awards ceremony on the SAAL Blog!
You can also watch the recording on our YouTube page.
Questions?
Please email saassessmentleaders@gmail.com and include SAAL Awards in the title of your email.