This award, which carries a $5,000 prize, is given annually to a Central Massachusetts based individual or organization which has: committed time and resources to create and support services that open the doors to higher education for a nontraditional population; worked to create and implement coalitions to more effectively and efficiently utilize resources to increase the impact of access services; and has advocated on behalf of disadvantaged or underrepresented students at the middle, secondary, or postsecondary level to increase access to and retention in higher education programs.
The award will be presented at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Consortium on April 7 at Mechanics Hall. The celebration will also include the presentation of the George I. Alden Higher Education Excellence Award, chosen from nominations submitted by the president's offices at Consortium member institutions.
Nomination information/procedures -Higher Education Access Award