SUCCESS STORIES NOMINATION CRITERIA

1978 Criteria:

1. Admiration and respect from teachers and fellow students for accomplishments in the program;
2. Information on the impact and influence of educational efforts on family, social interaction, independence, employment and civic involvement.

1980 Criteria:

1. How many grade levels of education had the nominee completed before he/she entered the program?
2. What reasons caused the nominee to quit school?
3. When did the nominee enter your program?
4. What difficulties did the nominee overcome to enroll in adult education/ literacy courses?
5. Is he/she still enrolled, or has he/she achieved his/her personal goals and stopped?
6. What academic or life problems has the nominee experienced and overcome in the adult program?
7. What are the nominee's specific plans for the future, such as a career, further education, training, etc.?
8. In what, if any, organizations or activities is the nominee involved?
9. How has the nominee been a promoter and supporter of the program, or an inspiration to others, etc.

1997 Criteria:

1. How many grade levels of education had the nominee completed before he/she entered the program?
2. When did the nominee enter your program?
3. Is he/she still enrolled, or has he/she achieved his/her personal and educational goals and stopped? What has she/he accomplished since enrolling in or comple ting his/her program?
4. What innovative approaches has the nominee developed to achieve personal and program goals while enrolled in the adult education program?
5. What are the nominee's specific plans for the future (such as a career, further education, training, etc.)?
6. In what, if any, organizations or activities is the nominee involved? Has the nominee maintained family, civic, or employment responsibilities at a high level while pursuing educational goals?
7. How has the nominee been a promoter and supporter of the program, or an inspiration to others, etc.?