Treasure Mountain Ten (http://slis.iupui.edu/TreasureMountain/) is a conference and research forum on Assessment of Student Achievement and Information Literacy Education with emphasis on Children and Youth in a Multicultural Context. Participants include University Researchers, Doctoral Students, Practicing School Media Specialists, and Information Educators in College and Research Libraries.
Twenty scholarships to attend Treasure Mountain Ten will be granted to individuals who ahve interest in teaching and research in higher education with emphasis in school library media. APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 15, 2002. Each scholarship will provide one round-trip airplane ticket, three dinner meals, and lodging for three nights at the Elms. Two categories for the scholarships have been established: Judy Pitts Scholars and Treasure Mountain Scholars. The applicant should make clear in the application which scholarship is being requested. JUDY PITTS SCHOLARS These scholarships will be awarded in the memory of Dr. Judy Pitts, former assistant professor in school media at Emporia State University, former editor of _School Library Media Quarterly_, former school media specialist, and an inspiration to hundreds of educators. Ten scholarships will be awarded to selected students who have recently entered (2000 or 2001) or will enter (2002) a Ph.D. program in library and information science or related field (education, instructional technology, curriculum). The students' research interests should focus on information literacy and instruction, student learning and achievement, and/or diversity (culture, gender, ability) issues in information seeking and use. TREASURE MOUNTAIN SCHOLARS These ten scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited Masters program, or individuals who hold a Masters degree in library science or educational technology (or related field) and who plan to pursue admission to a doctoral program within the coming two years. The student's research interests and teaching experiences should focus on information literacy, instructional design, student learning and achievement, and/or diversity (culture, gender, ability) issues in information seeking and use. The student should identify potential doctoral programs of interest and likely programs to which the student plans to apply. SEND APPLICATIONS POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 15, 2002 In both cases, applicants should provide the following for full consideration: a complete vita; a 1500-2000 word essay on research interests; and two letters of reference from individuals who can judge the applicatns' research abilities and potential for service in higher education. Individuals from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. All materials are to be addressed to: Dr. Nancy P. Thomas, Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Management, 1200 Commercial Street, Emporia, Kansas 66801. (Thanks to Belinda Boon of TSL for this information.-L.) --------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include in body: unsubscribe ctls-l For information on CTLS-L please visit: http://www.ctls.net/document/ctls-l.htm
