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Family Studies prof. receives fellowship
Alison Mazzoni
Issue date: 2/3/09 Section: News
Ronald Sabatelli, professor and head of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, has recently added another notch to his belt of accomplishments: being selected as a Fellow for the National Council of Family Relations in 2008.
The National Council of Family Relations (NCFR) serves as an opportunity for researchers, educators and practitioners in the field of family and family relationships to share and develop their knowledge within the council, according to the NCFR Web site.
Sabatelli, one of four people chosen for fellow status, was nominated by colleague Steve Wisensale, professor of Public Policy in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at UConn and another NCFR fellow.
"It's an honor, no doubt about it," said Sabatelli. "It's always rewarding to have people in your field recognize the value of your work."
Wisensale submitted his nomination in early September to the Fellow Status Nomination Review Committee. In his complimentary letter he focused on Sabatelli's academic achievements, work in the classroom and dedication to the NCFR.
"The award is fairly competitive and rare," said Wisensale. "Only a small percentage of people have been named fellows."
According to the NCFR website, the achievement of fellow status is granted to members of the group who have made substantial contributions to teaching, outreach and professional service in the family science areas as well as to the NCFR.
"Members must have experiences and accomplishments in their expertise of the family," said Diane Cushman, executive director of NCFR. "Ron probably wouldn't be where he is if he wasn't actively involved in research."
Sabatelli, an active member of the NCFR since graduate school, was also recently elected to serve on the Research and Theory section chair through 2009.
"This speaks volumes about the respect and admiration his peers
The National Council of Family Relations (NCFR) serves as an opportunity for researchers, educators and practitioners in the field of family and family relationships to share and develop their knowledge within the council, according to the NCFR Web site.
Sabatelli, one of four people chosen for fellow status, was nominated by colleague Steve Wisensale, professor of Public Policy in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at UConn and another NCFR fellow.
"It's an honor, no doubt about it," said Sabatelli. "It's always rewarding to have people in your field recognize the value of your work."
Wisensale submitted his nomination in early September to the Fellow Status Nomination Review Committee. In his complimentary letter he focused on Sabatelli's academic achievements, work in the classroom and dedication to the NCFR.
"The award is fairly competitive and rare," said Wisensale. "Only a small percentage of people have been named fellows."
According to the NCFR website, the achievement of fellow status is granted to members of the group who have made substantial contributions to teaching, outreach and professional service in the family science areas as well as to the NCFR.
"Members must have experiences and accomplishments in their expertise of the family," said Diane Cushman, executive director of NCFR. "Ron probably wouldn't be where he is if he wasn't actively involved in research."
Sabatelli, an active member of the NCFR since graduate school, was also recently elected to serve on the Research and Theory section chair through 2009.
"This speaks volumes about the respect and admiration his peers
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