2008–2009

Subcommittee on the Outstanding Dissertation Award

Charges:

1. Evaluate the process of ranking and selecting the finalists based on committee recommendations for 2008-2009 and, if appropriate, recommend changes including ways to continue to recruit a strong pool of candidates.

2. Review the submitted applications and, from a selected pool of finalists, recommend one candidate to the Board of Directors with supporting documentation by December 5, 2008.

Diane M. Barone, Chair
University of Nevada, Reno
Educational Specialities
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89557-0042
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Kathryn H. Au, Board Liaison
Honolulu, HI, United States

Teresa M. Cremin
East Sussex, United Kingdom

Leigh Hall
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Kathy N. Headley
Clemson University
Seneca, SC, United States

Kouider Mokhtari
Iowa State University
Ames, IA, United States

Sharon M. Pitcher
Towson University
Reisterstown, MD, United States

Marcella Moore, Ex Officio
Research & Policy
International Reading Association
Newark, DE, United States

Cathy M. Roller, Ex Officio
Director, Research & Policy
International Reading Association
Washington, DC, United States