​​Outstanding Learning Community Advocate Award

The National Learning Communities Association is pleased to announce the Outstanding Learning Community Advocate Award to recognize and reward individuals for their exemplary contributions to learning communities on their campuses and beyond.

2021 Recipients
Our inaugural recipients were recognized at the National Learning Communities Conference (NLCC) in October 2021.
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​Rachel Singer
​Senior Resource Faculty, Washington Center

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Amy Lorenz
Associate Directory of Housing and Residence Life
​University of North Florida

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​James Allen
Professor, English
Interdisciplinary Faculty Chair, Learning Communities
College of DuPage​

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Jes Takla
Associate Dean for Campus Life, Co-Curricular Learning, and Assessment
Pacific Lutheran University

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Award Details
Nominations consist of a letter of no more than two pages outlining the individual’s contributions as an advocate for learning communities. Self-nominations and nominations by others are welcome.

Outstanding Learning Community Advocate award recipients receive:

• Complimentary registration to the National Learning Communities Conference (NLCC) 
• Recognition at NLCC, including presentation of the award during the conference
• Recognition on the NLCA website, mailing list, and social media channels
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The selection committee includes a national panel of NLCA members representing two- and four-year public and private institutions. Nominations are evaluated based on the breadth and depth of contributions, as well as the significance of the individual’s impact on their own campus and the field of learning communities. Documentation of this impact can be included in the nomination letter.

The Call for Nominations for the 2022 Outstanding Learning Community Advocate Award will be posted in Spring 2022!