centers of excellence
2008 Centers of Excellence Awards
Posted June 23rd, 2008 by Alan LevineThe NMC Center of Excellence Award distinguishes NMC member institutions that have demonstrated an exceptional record of success in the integration of technology with teaching, learning, or creative expression. The success of the institution is evidenced by the quality of faculty or student work that is in some way connected to the efforts of the institution; by the effectiveness of the institution in advancing the integration of technology with teaching, learning or creative expression; by the impact of this work on students and learning within the institution; or by its influence on practitioners across the academy.
Recognized at the 2008 NMC Summer Conference were:
RIT 2008 NMC Center of Excellence Video
Posted June 23rd, 2008 by Alan LevineRIT Online Learning at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) was recognized at the 2008 NMC Summer conference with a Center of Excellence Award. RIT was recognized for their support of emerging technologies, faculty innovation, and online learning
RIT produced this video shown at the conference that demonstrates just some of the reasons they have earned this award.
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UMBC 2008 NMC Center of Excellence Video
Posted June 23rd, 2008 by Alan LevineThe University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) New Media Studio was recognized at the 2008 NMC Summer conference with a Center of Excellence Award. UMBC was recognized for their leadership in capturing and disseminating digital stories across their communities.
UMBC produced this video shown at the conference that demonstrates just some of the reasons they have earned this award.
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NMC Announces 2008 Center of Excellence Award Recipients
Posted June 13th, 2008 by Alan LevineAt the 2008 NMC Summer Conference , the NMC today announced recipients of the 2008 NMC Center of Excellence Award. The award, the highest honor bestowed by the NMC, recognizes demonstrated excellence and outstanding achievement in the application of technology to learning or creative expression.
Symbolized by a specially struck medallion suspended in a translucent obelisk, the Center of Excellence Award has been designed purposefully to make it distinct from other award or recognition programs. Colleges do not compete for the award, nor is it granted within predefined categories. The selection process is based on the MacArthur Awards, and like that program, the nominators and others involved in the selection process remain anonymous as a core principle of the program. They are chosen from organizations both within and outside the NMC, and represent a considerable diversity of knowledge.
University of Wisconsin, Madison- 2007 NMC Center of Excellence Video
Posted June 9th, 2007 by NMCUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison Campus Technology Partners was presented the NMC's Center of Excellence award at the 2007 NMC Summer Conference in Indianapolis. University of Wisconsin, Madison was recognized for their systemic and comprehensive approaches to faculty support.
This is their own video shown at the conference that demonstrates just some of the reasons they have earned this award.
University of British Columbia 2007 NMC Center of Excellence Video
Posted June 9th, 2007 by NMCUBC Arts Instructional Support & Information Technology was presented the NMC's Center of Excellence award at the 2007 NMC Summer Conference in Indianapolis. Otis was recognized for their leadership and broad support of open source solutions.
This is their own video shown at the conference that demonstrates with a good sense or humor just some of the reasons they have earned this award.
Otis College- 2007 NMC Center of Excellence Video
Posted June 9th, 2007 by NMCOtis College of Art & Design was presented the NMC's Center of Excellence award at the 2007 NMC Summer Conference in Indianapolis. Otis was recognized for their creative, technical, and artistic support of the campus community.
This is their own video shown at the conference that demonstrates just some of the reasons they have earned this award.
NMC Announces 2007 Center of Excellence Award Recipients
Posted June 7th, 2007 by Larry JohnsonThe New Media Consortium (NMC), an international consortium of colleges, universities, and museums, today announced the recipients of the 2007 NMC Center of Excellence Award. The award, the highest honor bestowed by the NMC, recognizes demonstrated excellence and outstanding achievement in the application of technology to learning or creative expression.
Symbolized by a specially struck medallion suspended in a translucent obelisk, the Center of Excellence Award has been designed purposefully to make it distinct from other award or recognition programs. Colleges do not compete for the award, nor is it granted within predefined categories. The selection process is based on the MacArthur Awards, and like that program, the nominators and others involved in the selection process remain anonymous as a core principle of the program. They are chosen from organizations both within and outside the NMC, and represent a considerable diversity of knowledge.
Centers of Excellence: 2006 Award Recipients
Posted June 9th, 2006 by NMCThe NMC announced the recipients of the 2006 NMC Center of Excellence Award at the recent NMC Summer Conference in Cleveland, Ohio.
The award, the highest honor bestowed by the NMC, recognizes demonstrated excellence and outstanding achievement in the application of technology to learning or creative expression.

