The POGIL Project is now accepting nominations for the 2021 PEACH Award

Criteria for selection include (but are not limited to):

  • Attended first POGIL Project event no earlier than Jan. 1, 2013.
  • Has advanced the goals of The POGIL Project as defined by its strategic plan.
  • Demonstrates an exceptional level of enthusiasm for student-centered learning and POGIL in particular.
  • Has demonstrated some form of Project leadership (but has not served on the Steering Committee).
  • Has actively participated in disseminating POGIL.
  • Other service to the Project which could include (but is not limited to) facilitation at workshops; authorship of activities; participation in grant proposals.

Application requirements

Individuals may be nominated in the form of a letter (no more than 3 pages) that should focus on the candidate's contributions to and effectiveness in meeting the criteria listed above.  Curriculum vitae (no more than 3-4 pages) should be included and, where appropriate, a list of honors, awards and publications.  Seconding letters (up to 1 page each) may also be included: these should show the impact of the nominee's work on furthering the work of The POGIL Project and attest to the influence of the individual in their respective fields.  These seconding letters (up to three) can come from members of the outside community, students, supportive department chairs, deans or colleagues.

Nominations will be taken until Sept. 8, 2020 and can be sent to Marcy Dubroff, Associate Director, The POGIL Project, Box 3003, Lancaster, PA  17604-3003 or via email at marcy.dubroff@pogil.org.  Nomination materials should not exceed 10 pages. Questions about the award or the nomination process should be directed to Dubroff at marcy.dubroff@pogil.org.

The POGIL Project Steering Committee will determine the award winners at its fall meeting and the awardees will be notified in January 2021.