John P. Hansen Award in Managerial Studies

Each year, two juniors majoring in Managerial Studies are chosen to receive the John P. Hansen Award in Managerial Studies. Established in 2003, the $500 award is given to students who have coupled excellent academic performance at Rice with outstanding records of extracurricular achievement while enrolled at Rice. The selection is made by a committee consisting of the director and faculty advisors in the managerial studies program.

Juniors who have completed 60-89 credit hours (by the end of Spring 2008) and have completed 4 of the 10 Managerial Studies required courses are eligible to apply. To apply, students must submit a completed Hansen Award application form, a copy of their resume, an unofficial transcript, and a personal statement (not to exceed 200 words) expanding on the extracurricular activities listed in the resume. Application packets are due Friday, March 21, 2008.

Dr. John P. Hansen is the board secretary of the Alief Independent School District's board of trustees. He received his Ph.D. in economics from Rice in 1971, and his career has included both academic and non-academic appointments. In addition to supporting the John P. Hansen Award, Dr. Hansen has endowed a graduate student fellowship in economics. Past recipients of the John P. Hansen Award have been:

H. Russell Pitman Award in Managerial Studies

Each year, one or two graduating seniors majoring in managerial studies are chosen to receive the H. Russell Pitman Award in Managerial Studies. It is given to “an outstanding student who has demonstrated leadership in activities on campus as well as academic performance.” To apply, students must submit a completed Pitman Award application form, a copy of their resume, an unofficial transcript, one letter of recommendation from a Professor or College Master, and a personal statement (not to exceed 250 words) expanding on the leadership activities listed in the resume. Application packets are due Friday, March 21, 2008.

Mr. Pitman, now retired, held a number of administrative positions at the University, including that of campus business manager. The award was established in 1984 and has been funded by grants from his father, Morris R. Pitman. The award's cash value varies, and it is determined by the income of the endowment fund for the current fiscal year. The recipients are selected by a committee of managerial studies advisors, chaired by the program director. Past recipients have been: