NOELA Application

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

To be eligible, nominee must be:

1. An Earth Science lecturer in a Nigerian tertiary institution (publicly/privately owned), who is an Active and financially up-to-date member of NAPE. Consistent payment of annual dues for a sustained minimum period of 5 years shall be required.
2. Be committed to promoting NAPE ideals and best teaching practices and show active involvement and leadership in professional development and community activities (intellectual, professional, residential, etc.).
3. At the time of nomination, be a lecturer/trainer employed or contracted by a tertiary institution in Nigeria for all or part of the period from January 1 to December 31 of the preceding year – whether full-time, part-time; fixed-term or permanent basis. Evidence of academic qualifications must be submitted with the application.
4. Spent a significant amount of time in direct contact with, and instructing students, for the period under consideration, towards the attainment of nationally recognized tertiary qualifications for such students (e.g., HND, OND, B.Sc, M.Sc, PhD)
5. Be a positive role model who supports students’ achievements. Nominee must facilitate, challenge, influence, motivate and inspire creativity and learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.
6. Have a broad understanding of research-based models for effective teaching and be aware of current trends and issues in Earth Science education. Nominee must also demonstrate a mastery of subject and noteworthy scholarly contributions by way of publications and, or technical paper presentations.
7. If at any time (before and after the award has been conferred), it comes to the knowledge of NAPE that the winner is ineligible for the award, NAPE reserves the right to withdraw the award and declare it null and void.
8. Candidates for this award must indicate their consent to be so nominated.

NOMINATION PROCEDURE

1. Individuals may apply themselves or nominate a colleague for the award. Anyone previously nominated may re-apply.
2. Nominations must be sponsored by at least two active NAPE members who are financially up to date, and who are within the tertiary education system, and must be endorsed by the President of the NAPE Student Chapter of the nominee’s university if one exists. Endorsement of the application and a supporting statement by the nominee’s Head of Department is an added advantage, but not compulsory.
3. Completed nomination forms and supporting documentation such as letters of recommendation from colleagues, administrators, and students attesting to the professional conduct of the candidate shall be forwarded as directed by NAPE.
4. Other guidelines may be provided by NAPE from time to time.