The Barbara R. Walters Community College Faculty Award recognizes community college faculty who are actively engaged in scholarly work. Inspired by a gift from Barbara R. Walters (Kingsborough Community College) to the Committee, the goal of this award is to honor and support faculty in their academic endeavors, as well as to raise the visibility of community college faculty in the ESS.
Submissions for the award are encouraged that meet the following criteria:

• Author is a community college faculty member, either full-time or part-time.

• Abstract has been accepted for the 2025 Annual Meeting of the ESS.

• The full paper does not exceed 35 double-spaced pages, including tables and references.

• Submission includes a cover page with name, institutional affiliation and email address

 

The award will be announced and presented during a special session at the annual meetings. The recipient is expected to be present to receive the award. Eligible authors should submit an electronic version of their paper by November 15, 2024 to the Committee Chair. Sarah Hoiland, (shoiland@hostos.cuny.edu). No papers submitted after this date will be accepted. 

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The 2024 Award Winner was Shirley Leyro, Borough of Manhattan Community College: “Exploring Feelings of Belonging and Membership of CUNY Noncitizen Students".

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Committee:

Chair: Sarah Hoiland, CUNY Hostos Community College

Shenique Davis, Borough of Manhattan Community College
Tanya Cook, Community College of Aurora

Amy Pucino, Community College of Baltimore County

Shirley Leyro, Borough of Manhattan Community College