NYSCHA Awards
NYSCHA Professional Awards
SUSAN SHEARER AWARD
This award is being given in honor of Susan Shearer, FNP, to an individual who
has demonstrated leadership, dedication and vision for college health
in his/her own health service, in NYSCHA, and/or in ACHA.
The Susan Shearer Award was created to honor the memory of Susan Shearer, acknowledging her leadership, dedication and vision for college health on the campus, state and national levels. Susan’s work, beginning at a small private college, had a far-reaching impact upon college health at the national level. Those who knew Susan describe her as a very unique and well-rounded person—a person of vision. She was knowledgeable, friendly, interested in and committed to all aspects of college health.
A 1947 graduate of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Program at Hartwick College, Susan earned a masters degree in nursing in 1968 from SUNY Binghamton and SUNY Oneonta. She became a licensed Family Nurse Practitioner in 1977 and was Director of Student Health Services at Hartwick College, 1981-1996. While there, Susan initiated an innovative self-insurance program at Hartwick, unique at its time. She and a colleague were called upon to conduct one of the first Health Service evaluations of another college; their recommendations resulted in many positive changes for that Health Service.
Susan was active in the New York State College Health Association (NYSCHA), serving as President 1978-79. She was also involved in the American College Health Association (ACHA), serving as associate editor of the American College Health Journal, co-chair of the Task Force for Small College Insurance for ACHA, regional representative and member of the ACHA Board of Directors, consultant for Health Service Evaluation, and member of the Task Force on Management Training Programs for ACHA. In 1989 Susan was elected to the American College Health Association College of Fellows and was awarded the American College Health Association Hitchcock Award for her outstanding contributions to the field of college and university health.
Susan Shearer Awardees:
2009 ~ Lori Soos, BSN ~ Niagara University
2008 ~ Betti Green, RN-C ANP ~ Hobart and William Smith Colleges
2005 ~ Robert Ansbach, PA ~ StonyBrook University
2004 ~ Mary Madsen, RN-C ~ University of Rochester
2003 ~ Audrey Krapf, RN, MBA ~ SUNY Farmingdale
VINCENT J. LAMPARELLA AWARD
This award is being given in honor of Vincent J. Lamparella, MD, to an individual
who has demonstrated leadership, commitment and perseverance in college health
in his/her own health service, in NYSCHA, and/or in ACHA.
The Vincent J. Lamparella Award was created to honor the memory of Dr. Lamparella and acknowledge his leadership, dedication and enthusiasm for college health on the campus, state and national levels. Vincent Lamparella served as NYSCHA President from 1987-1988. Those who knew him extol his exemplary qualities of leadership and perseverance. Dr. Lamparella lived his leadership role every day at Syracuse University, contributed his talent to NYSCHA when his leadership was needed, and had the perseverance to see his own goals realized.
Dr. Lamparella graduated from LeMoyne College with a BS in Biology and received his MD from Johns Hopkins. He completed a tour of duty in the US Air Force in Hawaii where he served as an officer in general medicine. Upon his return to the states, he accepted a position on the physician staff at the Syracuse University Health Service in 1975. Shortly after his arrival, Dr. Lamparella was made Medical Director and served in that position through 1990.
In the 1980's, when NYSCHA was struggling for leadership, Dr. Lamparella took the helm and planned the 1987 Annual Meeting. In his term as President, NYSCHA gained significant support from other institutions including the University of Rochester, Buffalo State, and Skidmore College. He continued to support NYSCHA after leaving Syracuse University in January, 1991 to pursue his ultimate goal to become a psychiatrist. After completing his residency, he had an active practice and served on the staffs of the SUNY Health Science Center and Veteran’s Administration Hospital. Whenever asked, he would bring his expertise and humor to NYSCHA Annual Meetings - never forgetting his connection to college health.
Vincent Lamparella Awardees:
2008 ~ James Jacobs, MD, PhD ~ Syracuse University
2005 ~ Kathleen MacLachlan, MS, ANP ~ Syracuse University
2004 ~ Linda Bruce, MS, ANP, RN-CS ~ Syracuse University
CLIFFORD B. REIFLER AWARD
This award is being given in honor of Clifford B. Reifler, M.D. to an individual
who has demonstrated leadership, commitment and enthusiasm for college health
in his/her own health service, in NYSCHA, and/or in ACHA.
The Clifford B. Reifler Award was created to honor Dr. Reifler for his leadership, commitment, and enthusiasm for college health on both the national and state level. Throughout his three decades in college health, Dr. Reifler was an active member of ACHA and NYSCHA. He served as President of ACHA in 1977 and remained active in the organization until his death in May 1998. In July of that year, the Journal of American College Health printed tributes from his friends and colleagues in the college health community. His energy, initiative, vision, generosity, forthrightness, high standards, and especially his devotion to college health were common themes.
Before retiring as Director of the University Health Service at the University of Rochester in 1994, Dr. Reifler served as the Executive Editor of the Journal of American College Health and President of the American College Health Foundation. Dr. Reifler was the author of numerous articles on college health and college mental health. The Hitchcock and Boynton Awards were given to him in recognition of his service to the field of college health and to ACHA. During his 24 year tenure as Director of the University Health Service at the University of Rochester, Dr. Reifler built the Health Service into an organization that served the entire University with programs in medical care, mental health, and environmental health and safety for both students and employees. Long before they were common components of a college health program, he established a student health advisory committee, which is still an active and viable committee and a health education program. Throughout his years at the University of Rochester, Dr. Reifler encouraged and supported his staff to not only attend NYSCHA and ACHA meetings but to become active participants in these organizations.
Clifford B. Reifler Awardees
2009 ~ Pamela Houle, RN-C ~ Skidmore College
2008 ~ Brooke Durland, MD ~ Rochester Institute of Technology
2005 ~ Judith Grant, RN, CS, AMNP ~ SUNY Alfred
2004 ~ Linda Dudman, MPA ~ University of Rochester
2003 ~ Ralph Manchester, MD, ~ University of Rochester
NYSCHA Student Award
This award recognizes students who have made contributions to the health
of their campus and/or to the New York State College Health Association.
Each March, college health staff members have the opportunity to nominate students from their campuses who have contributed to the health of the students on their campuses and/or to the work of the New York State College Health Association. The call for nominations is posted on this web site with an invitation to nominate a student sent by e-mail to all NYSCHA members. The deadline for nominations is generally the end of March, with awards announced in May and at the NYSCHA Annual Meeting.
ACHA Awards & Fellows
ACHA AFFILIATE NEW PROFESSIONALS AWARD
This award recognizes individuals who are new to the field of college health, have made
significant contributions to their institutions and/or affiliate, and demonstrate the potential
for significant and sustained leadership important to the mission of ACHA.
This award was created by the American College Health Association (ACHA) to recognize college health professionals who are new to the field of college health. Candidates must have made significant contributions to their institution and/or to their affiliate that have markedly enhanced the field of college health and/or the lives of students. Candidates must be an individual member of ACHA of any discipline and must have worked in college health for five years or less.
All NYSCHA members are encouraged to consider nominating a colleague for this award. To nominate someone, you write a letter of nomination and ask a colleague from the nominee’s institution and/or affiliate to write a letter of support that will accompany your letter. You are welcome to submit more than one letter of support with your nomination. You will mail the letters to the NYSCHA President. The deadline is usually in December. The NYSCHA Executive Board will select the award recipient for NYSCHA and send their recommendation to ACHA. Recipients are notified by the end of February. The awardees from each affiliate are announced in the April issue of ACHA Action. The recipients receive their awards at the ACHA Annual Meeting.
ACHA Affiliate New Professional Awardees – From New York State:
2009 ~ Susan Hochman, MPH ~ Columbia University
2008 ~ Shari Shapleigh, BSN, RN, MS, FNP ~ Tompkins-Cortland Community College
2007 ~ Johann Fiore-Conte ~ Binghamton University
2004 ~ Michelle VanSlyke Sloan ~ Skidmore College
2003 ~ Courtney O’Connell, MS ~ Binghamton University
2002 ~ Frank Carnevale, MD ~ University of Buffalo
ACHA AWARDS and FELLOWS
The American College Health Association (ACHA) encourages members to recognize college health professionals and students who have made exceptional contributions to ACHA, the field of college health, or their own health center and campus. ACHA awards include the ACHA Lifetime Achievement Award, Best Practices in College Health Award, Outstanding Research Publication Award, and eight awards named for individuals who made significant contributions to the field of college health. The ACHA Fellows organization recognizes members who have given outstanding service to the association and have demonstrated superior professional stature and performance in the college health field. Nomination packages are submitted directly to ACHA. See the criteria and process for submitting nominations. Letters of nomination must specify the award for which the candidate is being nominated.
ACHA Past AwardeesTimeline for NYSCHA Awards
January:
- Selection of the ACHA Affiliate “New Professional”Award made by NYSCHA Executive Board and submitted to ACHA.
- Nominations were due to the NYSCHA President in mid-December.
February/March:
- Call for nominations for NYSCHA Student Awards.
- Nominations due by end of March.
April:
- Winner of ACHA Affiliate “New Professional” Awards announced by ACHA.
May:
- Winners of NYSCHA Student Awards announced.
- Winner of ACHA Affiliate “New Professional”Award receives the award at the Awards Banquet at the ACHA Annual Meeting.
September:
- Call for nominations for the three NYSCHA Professional Awards (Vincent J. Lamparella, Susan Shearer, Clifford B. Reifler Awards).
- Nominations due by the end of September.
October:
- Winners of the NYSCHA Professional Awards announced at the fall NYSCHA Annual Meeting.
November/December:
- Call for nominations for the ACHA Awards. (Nominations due to ACHA in early January)
- Call for nominations for the ACHA Affiliate “New Professional” Award. (Nominations due to the NYSCHA President by mid-December)