Sepmeyer Award – Excellence in Credentials Evaluation Research
Sepmeyer Award – Excellence in Credentials Evaluation Research
Sepmeyer Award – Excellence in Credentials Evaluation Research
In furtherance of IERF’s mission, the Sepmeyer Research Grants have historically supported current or new research in the field. The annual Sepmeyer Award, however, is intended to honor achievements in credentials evaluation research, completed within the past year, which may come in the form of a conference presentation, newsletter article, or self-published resource (e.g., training videos, blogs, etc.).
Eligibility
All individuals / teams are eligible, regardless of institutional affiliation, citizenship and country of residence. Note: Sepmeyer Awards are intended to recognize and encourage smaller, thoughtful pieces of research and resource material. For this reason, submissions of chapter books and e-books, websites, and databases are not eligible for consideration. Additionally, nominations will not be considered for past honorees who received the Sepmeyer Award within the last 3 years.
Nomination Procedures
Nominations and self-nominations are both encouraged. Submissions should include the following:
- Full name and contact information for the nominator and/or nominee(s)
- Copy of the conference presentation, newsletter article, or self-published resource delivered within the 2023 calendar year. Supporting video clips and speaker notes for conference presentations may also be submitted, but are not required. The resource must be in English or a bilingual format that includes English.
- Proof that the submission was published/presented in 2023 (e.g., website links, screen shots, extracts from conference programs, etc.)
- Authorization by the authors for IERF to post the article/presentation slides, if chosen
- 150-word description of the submission piece and its significance in the field
Submissions must be made via email to institutions@ierf.org by 12 noon (PDT) on March 15, 2024.
Award
The recipient(s) of the award will be formally notified by email no later than June 28, 2024. A single award of $1000 USD will be granted to the honoree(s). In the case where there are multiple authors or presenters, this award is to be shared by and among the recipients.
Criteria and Selection
Each nomination and submission will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Presentation and clarity of nomination package
- Presentation and clarity of resource
- Helpfulness of resource to the field
- Significance of contribution to the field
The selection will be made by a committee comprised of 4-5 members in credentials evaluation and international enrollment management. The decision of the committee, once announced, will be final. The panel members are:
- Andrea Armstrong Senior Policy Advisor and Research Lead Admissions, The University of Toronto, Canada
- Jeremy Mixell Director, Graduate International Recruitment, DePaul University
- Melody Ojeda Senior Evaluator, International Education Research Foundation (IERF), USA
- Diana Stevens Associate Director, Strategic Support and Operations, Global and Educational Pathways Australian Catholic University, Australia
Contact
For more information, please email institutions@ierf.org
2023 Recipient Announced
IERF is pleased to announce Francisco Contreras & Samir Gabro as the 2023 recipients of the Sepmeyer Award for Excellence in Credentials Evaluation Research. Their work entitled, “Digital Transformation in the Credential Evaluation: How to Digitally Verify Credentials from the Middle East,” focuses on providing practical and efficient digital tools for the recognition of qualifications from this region. Congratulations to Francisco Contreras & Samir Gabro from the Swedish Council of Higher Education! To access this research, please go to the IERF Vault.