Mereese Ladson diversity scholarship

Funded by the NACAS Education Foundation

The Ladson Diversity Scholarship was established in 2005 in honor of the late Mereese Ladson, Controller at Brooklyn College (CUNY). Ms. Ladson was a President and long-time leader of NACAS East and a great friend to the entire association. Ms. Ladson's professionalism, commitment to inclusiveness for all, and leadership were sources of inspiration to our members. This scholarship program is intended to further her work to promote the advancement of diverse, career-minded higher education professionals and to enhance their auxiliary services skill and knowledge base through NACAS professional development programs. Award recipients will be selected based on the criteria listed below.

Scholarship Criteria

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1) Individuals of minorities, races, or ethnic groups such as Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.

2) Current auxiliary and business services professionals from NACAS member institutions.

3) Leadership potential must be demonstrated through the submission of the nominee's resume and a letter of reference from the nominee's direct supervisor or a current NACAS member familiar with their professional skills.

The Award

This awarded scholarship must be used within two years of notification of receiving the award.

To Apply

Complete a statement of no more than 200 words about why you meet the criteria for this scholarship. Return that statement, with your resume and a letter of support electronically or via hard copy to the address listed below. The decision of the Ladson Fund Scholarship Committee is final.

Pam Grove

NACAS Professional Development

7 Boars Head Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22903

434-245-8425 x 237; pam@nacas.org

Copy to: Bob Hassmiller, bob@nacas.org

Scholarships for 2010 have been awarded. We encourage you to check back on this site in January 2011 to apply for the 2011 scholarship.

Congratulations to the Past Winners of the Mereese Ladson Diversity Scholarship

2010 Award

Alfred N. Brown

Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services and Director of Parking & Transportation

Savannah State University

To attend the 2010 NACAS South Regional Conference

2009 Awards (2 awards given)

Jared Ceja

Director of Auxiliary Services at Chaffey College

Attended the 2009 Annual Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii

Daymond Lindell

Associate Director of Operations at North Carolina A&T State University

Attended the 2009 Annual conference in Honolulu, Hawaii

2008 Award

Vanessa Anne Webster-Smith

Associate Director of Conferences & Events at California Lutheran University

For the 2009 Annual Conference (unable to attend)

October 2007 Award (2 awards given)

Melissa Wilson

Administrative Specialist at the University of Michigan - Dearborn

Attended the 2007 Annual Conference

Kathy Andrews

Coordinator of Auxiliary Services at Cape Cod Community College

Attended the 2007 Annual Conference

January 2007 Award

Petal Parris-Charles

Director, Business Operations at Keyano College

Attended the 2007 Institute for Managers II

January 2006 Award

Juanita Hill

Deputy Comptroller at Brooklyn College – CUNY

Attended the 2006 Institute for Managers I