ACL Research Award

The ACL Research Award, established in 2006, gives CLC member institutions the opportunity to accomplish the following:

  • Honor great student researchers
  • Get the word out about ACL to the academic institution
  • Create a library presence at an academic awards ceremony at CLC member schools

The award is a printed certificate with the ACL logo. Individuals are nominated by library director or staff at CLC member institutions. Annually each institution may nominate a student at each degree level (Associate, Bachelors, Graduate) to receive the award presented at an academic awards ceremony. In lieu of an official institutional ceremony, the library may initiate the research award presentation. This certificate will be mailed to the nominating library staff member, along with a brief paragraph about ACL to be read at the ceremony. It is up to the nominating librarian if the printed certificate is framed and/or accompanied by a monetary or tangible gift. Those receiving the award may be featured in TCL and on the ACL website.

Requirements for nominees:

  • Must excel in research
  • Must be in last year of study (Associate, Bachelors, Graduate degrees)
  • Must display outstanding characteristics
  • Must demonstrate record of leadership, ability, and character
  • Must receive institutional faculty approval

2012 Research Award Nominations Deadline is March 15, 2012:

Research Award Nomination Form

2011 ACL Research Award Recipients

Eleven students were honored at our CLC institutions this spring and summer by receiving the fifth annual ACL Research Award. This award recognized the students for excellence in research as well as for a demonstrated record of leadership, ability, and character. Each student received a certificate from ACL,  presented to them at their institutional awards ceremonies. The recipients of this year's awards are:

Chris Posey with Paul Roberts at Southeastern Bible College, Birmingham, AL

 

Grace Crawford, San Diego Christian College, El Cajon, CA

Nominated by Ruth Martin, Director of Library Services

Grace’s papers are thoroughly and meticulously researched. She obviously takes great pride in her work and, consequently, takes great pain in the research and development of the product. Her papers are models in research, in critical thinking, and in rhetorical effect. Grace is an exemplary student, the intelligence of her contributions helps to elevate the value of the discussion, so in this way her presence not only rewarding to the instructor but also adds to what her fellow students receive in the classroom. Most importantly, she exemplifies the ideal of the SDCC student with her Christian character and conduct.

Jordan Duncan, Eston College, Eston, SK. Canada

Nominated by Erin Nordquist, Librarian

Jordan is an exceptional student, who consistently turns in thoughtful, well-crafted papers. He is a thorough researcher, with both an eye for detail and a view toward the big picture of the concepts he is studying. Jordan is a noted leader among his peers, setting an example for others with his diligence in his academic pursuits, and in ministry areas of college life, such as leading chapel worship services. He has spent his fourth year interning as a teaching assistant under our Professor of New Testament – in this role he has proven himself to be an engaging lecturer, and a valued mentor to our first-year students.

Alexander Ehrich, North Central University, Minneapolis, MN

Nominated by Melody Reedy, Director

Alex is an outstanding student. He works hard to find relevant up-to-date information. He has been the President of the Society of Bible and Theology at North Central University. He has also organized three library symposiums: Dead Sea Scrolls, Where Can a Degree in Bible Studies Take You? And Literacy in a Global Society and Biblical Hermeneutics.

Keren Gonzalez, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach FL

Nominated by Steven L. Baker, Dean of the Warren Library

Keren has demonstrated a high level of research ability in her studies toward a degree in psychology. She was part of a team of students that received an institutional research grant to study emotional intelligence. She presented the results of her research at the Association of Psychological Science in May 2010. In the fall of that year her research was further displayed in a poster session highlighting her work as a recipient of the PBAU Quality Initiative Research Grant. Keren is one of the Psychology Department’s highest achieving students and is a student leader of high ethical and personal character. For the past three years she has faithfully served in the library as one of our main service desk attendants. She consistently demonstrates qualities of excellent customer service. She performs her assigned tasks in a way that exceeds our expectations. Her natural leadership abilities have been recognized by her supervisors and she has been placed in a supervisory position.

Sera Han, Nyack College, Nyack, NY

Nominated by Linda Poston, Dean of Library Services

Sera consistently demonstrates excellent critical thinking, writing and communication skills in her papers. She had spent the summer serving communities in Haiti recovering from the earthquake and also spent a summer in Boston serving Cambodian refugees. She has volunteered at a Saturday program for disadvantaged children for several years and went on a trip to the Philippines and demonstrated compassion for poor children. Sera is President of the Social Work Student Organization at the Nyack Manhattan campus (under her leadership, the organization has its highest membership). She works as a tutor for the Writing Center (at Nyack College), helping students improve their writing skills and she serves as a Praise Leader at her church.

Mason Henry Hess, Louisiana College, Pineville, LA

Nominated by Louisiana College Humanities Department

Mason Hess demonstrates excellent research skills and well-developed writing skills. He is proficient in research methodology and sociological theory and is capable of sophisticated literary analysis in English and French. At Louisiana College, he has served as Alpha Mu Gamma (Foreign Language Honor Society) President, Junior Class President, Student Government Secretary and President and in other leadership capacities; he maintains a 4.0 GPA. He uses strong critical thinking skills in both class discussions and papers. Mr. Hess’s character is well known to his peers and to faculty serving with him on committees. As an intern and case manager at Central Louisiana AIDS Support Services, Mr. Hess demonstrates a high level of integrity and honors the confidentiality of the clients he serves.

Chris Posey, Southeastern Bible College, Birmingham, AL

Nominated by Paul Roberts, Library Director

Chris has demonstrated by the quality of term papers submitted to the faculty that he understands how to do research. He consistently submits above average papers being careful to document sources he has consulted. Chris is in the library every day. Through his years at Southeastern, Chris has served in leadership positions on Student Council, Men’s Ministry and Student Missions Fellowship.

Kristy Kay Reigle, Manhattan Christian College, Manhattan, KS

Nominated by Mary Ann Buhler, Director of Library Services

Kristy has done an outstanding job on class assignments, approaching them with passion. Her paper for the Senior Integration Seminar was one of the best. She is diligent and follows guidelines well. One book report that she wrote was so good that the professor found a copy of the book for himself to read. Kristy is a very good worker and approachable. One professor referred to her as “pastoral,” as often she would ask how she could help someone. She was a starter on the MCC women’s basketball team for two years. Even when she was not a starter in her senior year, she was still a major leader for the team, encouraging those who were playing.

C. Faith Sharp, Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY

Nominated by Alfred C. Krober, Director of Library Services

Ms Sharp successfully completed the challenging undergraduate research project that is a requirement in the Organizational Management program. Her research focused on improving student retention at Northeastern Seminary (NES) where she is employed. She was passionate about her research topic because of her desire to find pragmatic solutions to troubling stop out and drop rate at NES. In her words, “I took on a critical project that I anticipate will benefit the seminary, rather than just a project to ensure a good grade.” Ms Sharp was the Class representative for her cohort group. In this capacity, she demonstrated the ability to work cooperatively in a diverse group setting. A woman of faith, she is driven by the desire to help others and serve the common good. Her strong work ethic, sense of responsibility and interpersonal relations skills will serve her well in any leadership position.

Melissa Smith, Kentucky Christian University, Grayson, KY

Nominated by Naulayne R. Enders, Interim Director

Melissa has been an extensive user of library resources. She retrieves information equally well from both print and electronic resources. She has also utilized Inter-Library loan resources in addition to Young Library materials. She has demonstrated leadership in her role as a student supervisor. Her research strengths are often demonstrated by her helping of other students. She is a reliable and helpful student who constantly displays a Christian attitude of service.

Greg Webb, Mid-Atlantic Christian University, Elizabeth City, NC

Nominated by Frank Dodson, Library Director

Greg is always prepared for class, turns in assignments on time, and several of his professors stated that he has submitted excellent research papers in their classes. Greg has the respect of his peers and the faculty and has served well on various committees and task forces during his years at MACU. He was chosen to represent the student body on the institution’s name change task force as a sophomore, Greg is always on the Dean’s List. He has served as a part time Children’s Minister at a thriving church 75 minutes from campus all four years at MACU. He is so well respected by the church that they have already hired him as their first full time Children’s Minister upon his graduation in May.