Scholarships - Awards - Grants - Recognition

LAANE Professional Development Grant

The purpose of the LAANE Professional Development Grant is to foster professional growth of our members and contribute to the field of developmental education and/or student support. The grant will be awarded to assist in research, leadership, curricular innovation, and educational advancement. The grant funds proposals up to $750.00. An individual may be awarded only one professional development grant every two calendar years. For more information on grant application and criteria, click here.

Student Scholarship – Please click here to apply

LAANE’s $500 Student Scholarship will be awarded to a student who, at the time of application:

• Is enrolled in a bachelor or associate degree program

• Has benefitted from receiving learning assistance through tutoring, coaching, ESOL programming, developmental education classes, or other support systems

• Has earned at least 24 credits

• Has a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00

• Will be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits in Spring 2022

LAANE Awards

Outstanding Peer Tutor

This award recognizes an exemplary peer tutor. To nominate one of your tutors, please submit the following information here:

• Description of your program

• Specifics of the tutor’s position

• Examples of how this person has made a difference/stood out

• What the student is trying to achieve with their education

• If possible, provide tutee feedback about this individual

Outstanding Academic Support Professional

This award recognizes an exemplary academic support professional. To nominate a colleague, please submit the following information here:

• Description of program

• Specifics of the support professional’s position

• Examples of how this person has made a difference/stood out

• If possible, provide student feedback about this individual

Outstanding Learning Center/Student Support Team

This award honors a team exemplifying the best of current practice in the field of learning assistance/student support. To nominate a team, please submit the following information here:

• Description of how the learning center/student support team functions within the college

• Description of the program. This could include quantitative/qualitative data, highlights of unique features and components, and innovative/effective practices.

• Impact the learning center/student support team has had on students. This could include feedback/testimonials from students, other administrators, or college members.

LAANE Recognition

Outstanding Contribution to LAANE

This award recognizes a significant contribution to the growth and development of the association through service as a committee member, chairperson, state chapter leader, or coordinator of a major LAANE activity.

Outstanding Research Publication Award

This award recognizes an individual who has authored a published article, book, periodical, or monograph in the field of learning assistance or developmental education. Dissertations are not considered for this award.