John Glenn Scholars in Service-Learning Nomination Process

The John Glenn Institute seeks nominations for scholars whose work is addressing gaps in service-learning research as well as in insulated pockets not currently part of the service-learning mainstream. Areas of emphasis change from year to year and reflect emergent issues and priorities. Specific information regarding areas of emphasis and nomination deadlines can be obtained in the Call for Scholars section of this website.

Recipients are recognized as a John Glenn Scholar in Service-Learning and receive a $1000 honorarium. Scholar selections are featured on the John Glenn Institute website (www.glenninstitute.org/glenn/scholars_index.asp) and publicized on a national level with specific attention focused on papers submitted as part of the application process. The John Glenn Institute uses knowledge generated in Scholar papers to construct 1-2 page advisories tailored to relevant groups and in formats that are immediately accessible to practitioners, policy makers, funders, media, and the general public.

Selection Criteria

Faculty, students, administrators, colleagues, and community partners may nominate individuals for recognition relevant to a specific area of emphasis. Individuals may also self-nominate. Nominations should be made based upon the following criteria:
1. Evidence of extensive engagement in scholarship that advances or has the potential of advancing the understanding of and adoption of service-learning.
2. Nominee’s knowledge and coverage of the area of emphasis.
3. Significance of the paper topic (importance and timeliness) and contribution to advancing the understanding and implementation of service-learning in K-12 education.

Nomination Requirements

a) One letter of nomination that fully describes how the nominee meets the criteria listed above.
b) The nominee’s curriculum vitae or resume
c) A 2-3 paragraph biographical statement
d) One paper upon which the selection review will be based (not to exceed 40 pages of double-spaced, typewritten copy of a high quality appropriate for publication in a professional journal; APA style guidelines). We encourage submittal of papers that are new publications but also welcome papers that may appear in other sources (reprint permission required).

Individuals may be nominated for more than one area of emphasis but may only be selected one time as a John Glenn Scholar in Service-Learning. In the case of multiple nominations, papers must be relevant to the area of emphasis.

Send Nominations and Supporting Materials by the appropriate Area of Emphasis deadline to:

The John Glenn Scholars in Service-Learning
The John Glenn Institute for Public Service & Public Policy at The Ohio State University
350 Page Hall, 1810 College Road
Columbus, OH 43210
e-mail: jgissl@jgippm.ohio-state.edu (documents must be Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format)

For More Information Contact:
Kathleen Hill, Project Coordinator
(614)292-4545 or hill.358@osu.edu