JACK MANGHAM EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AWARD

GACE members are invited to nominate students who exemplify the characteristics of experiential learning: excellent work habits, academic performance, and good citizenship. Two Jack Mangham Experiential Learning Award recipients will receive a $500 monetary award. Nominations may be made under one of the following categories: employer-nominated or college-nominated.

ELIGIBILITY

Undergraduate or graduate student at an institution of higher learning in Georgia.
Participation in experiential learning such as co-op, internship, student teaching, or volunteerism during the previous academic year (spring, summer, and fall semesters).
Exemplary performance in academic work and community settings.
Applicant has not previously received the award.

AWARD CRITERIA
The selection committee will rate students on the following criteria:

Nomination Form 20% Completed nomination form from GACE member
Academic Record 20% Academic transcript (official or unofficial)
Work Ethic 20% Recommendation letter for student from a supervisor
or faculty member (1 per student)
Student Essay 20% Essay from the student detailing the experience and
how it helped her/his career development
Involvement 20% Résumé highlighting the student’s experience plus any
other community/campus involvement