AGLS Award for National Leadership

Nominees may be: senior administrators on a college campus (two- or four-year) who are recognized as advocates for general and liberal studies; well-known figures associated with assessment or accreditation or higher education organizations; or scholars who have made influential contributions to the national conversation around general and liberal education. (This brief list is merely illustrative. Other kinds of contributions are also possible.)

The initial nomination is a letter (2-3 pages) containing the name of the individual, the home institution or organization, and a statement that summarizes the candidate’s most significant contributions and makes the case for his or her stature as a national leader supporting general and liberal studies. Nominations can be submitted at any time. Nominations are received by the Past President and the nominating committee, who will contact the candidates to confirm their participation in the final process and gather any additional information needed (such as a c.v.). The recipient receives a plaque, complimentary registration and is typically invited to offer formal remarks when the award is presented at the next annual meeting.

Nominations to be considered for the 2025 award should be received no later than May 22, 2025.

The award will be given at the annual Constitute in Louisville, KY.

2025 Award Guidelines now available.  Click HERE.

Submit Inquiries or Nominations to execdir@agls.org.