Jon F. Nussbaum, Professor of Communication at Penn State University, was selected to receive the prestigious 2010 B. Aubrey Fisher Mentorship Award.
The Award recognizes outstanding scholars, teachers, and advisors who serve as role models in those capacities and who have had a major impact on the field of communication, by virtue both of their own accomplishments and those of their former students.
"Nussbaum is an excellent scholar who has developed a truly impressive record of mentorship over several decades," said S. Elizabeth Bird, Chair of the Fisher Mentorship Award Committee. "His nomination letter was accompanied by an outpouring of support from former students who have gone on to impressive careers in the field, as well as from those who cite his impact through his many service and editorial responsibilities.
"In his career, Nussbaum has served on more than 120 doctoral committees, directed 33 dissertations, and coauthored work with more than 60 other scholars, many of them former students," Bird added. "Several supporters note his generosity and willingness to work with them on establishing a publication record, rather than pursuing self-promotion."
Nussbaum is Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences & Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State, where he conducts research how older adults achieve a high quality of life as they manage their family, friendship, and professional relationships encountered within the health care system. He is a past president and fellow of the International Communication Association.
Dr. Nussbaum was presented with the Award on 25 June 2010 during ICA's 60th Annual International Conference in Singapore.
