Steven J. Rosen Mentor Award
Each year, at the NJCEA Annual Spring Conference we present the Steven J. Rosen Mentor Award. This honor is a unique opportunity to recognize a member of our organization who has served as a mentor to faculty members, perhaps especially those who are beginning their careers.
Any colleague or student may nominate the individual. Letters in support of the nomination should explain the qualities and accomplishments that have made this faculty member a significant mentor in our profession. In particular, a letter should detail the nominee's ability to inspire students and colleagues as well as work creatively as a scholar/teacher. In what ways has the nominee supported, advised, or rallied colleagues? This mentor may show leadership ability in obvious areas (i.e., positions attained or posts held), but such skill may be equally apparent in a quiet, encouraging manner.
The Steven J. Rosen Mentor Award annually recognizes a college English professor and member of the New Jersey College English Association who has mentored colleagues. This individual should have contributed to the profession beyond assigned teaching duties by demonstrating leadership, giving wise counsel, and providing extraordinary guidance. Presentation of the Rosen Award takes place at the NJCEA Annual Conference.
Only written nominations addressed to NJCEA will be considered.
The nomination should state how the candidate has served as a mentor to colleagues.
Any colleague, student, administrator, or friend may nominate the candidate.
Those submitting nominations need not be members of NJCEA.
Mary Ellen Byrne, Professor of English at Ocean County College;
Carole Shaffer-Koros, Dean of the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Kean University;
Stephen Hahn, Associate Provost at William Paterson University;
Santi Buscemi, Chair of the English Department at Middlesex County College;
Mary Irby O'Reilly, Professor of English at Rider University;
Judith Johnston, Director of Gender Studies at Rider University;
Catarina Feldmann, Professor of English, William Paterson University,
Carol Hovanec, Professor of Literature, Ramapo College of New Jersey,
Maria Devasconcelos Professor of English at Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY,
Dr. Dorothea Hoffner, Professor Emerita of Union County College,
Chrysanthy Grieco, Associate Professor of English at Seton Hall University
Morton D. Rich, Professor of English at Montclair State University.
Any colleague or student may nominate the individual. Letters in support of the nomination should explain the qualities and accomplishments that have made this faculty member a significant mentor in our profession. In particular, a letter should detail the nominee's ability to inspire students and colleagues as well as work creatively as a scholar/teacher. In what ways has the nominee supported, advised, or rallied colleagues? This mentor may show leadership ability in obvious areas (i.e., positions attained or posts held), but such skill may be equally apparent in a quiet, encouraging manner.
The Steven J. Rosen Mentor Award annually recognizes a college English professor and member of the New Jersey College English Association who has mentored colleagues. This individual should have contributed to the profession beyond assigned teaching duties by demonstrating leadership, giving wise counsel, and providing extraordinary guidance. Presentation of the Rosen Award takes place at the NJCEA Annual Conference.
Only written nominations addressed to NJCEA will be considered.
The nomination should state how the candidate has served as a mentor to colleagues.
Any colleague, student, administrator, or friend may nominate the candidate.
Those submitting nominations need not be members of NJCEA.
Award Recipients
Since its inception in 1997, recipients of the award have included:Mary Ellen Byrne, Professor of English at Ocean County College;
Carole Shaffer-Koros, Dean of the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Kean University;
Stephen Hahn, Associate Provost at William Paterson University;
Santi Buscemi, Chair of the English Department at Middlesex County College;
Mary Irby O'Reilly, Professor of English at Rider University;
Judith Johnston, Director of Gender Studies at Rider University;
Catarina Feldmann, Professor of English, William Paterson University,
Carol Hovanec, Professor of Literature, Ramapo College of New Jersey,
Maria Devasconcelos Professor of English at Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY,
Dr. Dorothea Hoffner, Professor Emerita of Union County College,
Chrysanthy Grieco, Associate Professor of English at Seton Hall University
Morton D. Rich, Professor of English at Montclair State University.