James W. Wilson Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research in the Field of Cooperative Education and Internships

Description:

James W. Wilson was the Asa S. Knowles Professor of Cooperative Education and Director of Northeastern's Cooperative Education Research Center for many years. In 1987, he co-authored a comprehensive book on cooperative education, Cooperative Education in a New Era, as well as numerous other books and articles.  He edited the Journal of Cooperative Education, and for many years conducted annual surveys of co-op programs in the USA.  He arguably was the most prominent researcher in cooperative education in the second half of the last century.

This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the promotion and advocacy of research activity in cooperative education. The award is not given every year. The award is competitively determined and is intended to recognize longstanding contributions both by participating in research activity and providing leadership for others. The winner will be honored at the CEIA annual conference.

Current Recipient: Kenneth R. Bartkus, Utah State University, and Richard K. Coll, University of Waikato

Nominations Deadline: November 15

Eligibility / Criteria: The nominees should show longstanding contributions to the field  of cooperative education and internships both by participating in research activity and providing leadership for others in areas of research.

Application Process: Send a letter of nomination to the Vice President for Research. The letter of nomination should describe the nominee's career, their research contributions, and their longstanding contributions in providing leadership and advocacy for research in the field.   

Past Recipients: Click here to view a list of past recipients.