Fellows in Learning Assistance and Developmental Education: A Proposal

Abstract

Professional associations in academic fields such as science, medicine, and psychology honor their outstanding members by electing them “Fellows.” This paper proposes guidelines for associations to elect honorary Fellows in Learning Assistance and Developmental Education. It includes criteria for education, experience, and specific contributions through publishing, research and practice in evidence of the recognition of the nominee as an authority in the field. Readers are invited to comment.

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Martha Maxwell

Since retiring in 1979 from the University of California-Berkeley where she founded the Student Learning Center, Martha Maxwell has published numerous books and papers, and consulted with and mentored younger Learning Assistance practitioners through MM Associates, Box 2857, Kensington, MD, 20891. In 1972, Martha was elected a Fellow of the APA, Counseling Division. I wish to thank James H. Bell, Maureen G. Hewlett and two anonymous reviewers for their assistance in clarifying this proposal.