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University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire Scholars' RepositoryMedia Relations Administrative Offices10-15-2007Jan Nisbet, Director Of Institute On Disability,Receives UNH Alumni Association's HighestHonorKelly CalhounUNH Media RelationsFollow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/newsThis News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For moreinformation, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.Recommended CitationCalhoun, Kelly, "Jan Nisbet, Director Of Institute On Disability, Receives UNH Alumni Association's Highest Honor" (2007). UNHToday. 848.https://scholars.unh.edu/news/8489/11/17, 1'54 PMJan Nisbet, Director Of Institute On Disability, Receives UNH Alumni Association's Highest HonorPage 1 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/cj_nr/2007/oct/kc15alumni.cfm.html Jan Nisbet, Director Of Institute On Disability, ReceivesUNH Alumni Association's Highest HonorContact:  Kelly Calhoun 603-862-2040UNH Alumni AssociationOctober 15, 2007EDITORS/REPORTERS: To request an interview with Jan Nisbet, contact MatthewGianino at the Institute on Disability at 603-862-2300 or matthew.gianino@unh.edu.DURHAM, N.H. — The University of New Hampshire Alumni Association will present its mostprestigious award — the Pettee Medal — for extraordinary achievement and distinguishedservice to the state, the nation, and the world, to Jan Nisbet, director of the UNH Institute onDisability, on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. in the 5th floor Reading Room in DimondLibrary. A reception will follow.Nisbet was chosen to receive the Pettee Medal as a result of her commitment, achievementand leadership in the field of disability services. The Institute on Disability’s projects span animmense spectrum, from autism to inclusive education, community living for adults totechnology, health care and public policy to leadership training. Under Nisbet’s guidance, theinstitute has set as its vision a world where all people, including those living with disabilities,are fully engaged members of their communities and where support is available to helpindividuals and families achieve independence, productivity and a satisfying quality of life.In addition to her position as director of the Institute on Disability, Nisbet is a tenuredassociate professor in the Department of Education at UNH. She has conducted research andwriting for the past 20 years on topics related to school restructuring and reform, transitionfrom school to adult life, supported employment, self-determination, inclusive adult lives andaging.Nisbet also is past president of the Executive Board of Directors of The Association for Personswith Severe Handicaps (TASH), a national organization focused on improving the lives ofpersons with severe disabilities and their families through research, training, and advocacy.She has published extensively in the field of severe disabilities, serves on numerous editorialadvisory boards, and presents nationally and internationally. She is principal investigator onnumerous state and nationally funded projects related to the community integration ofchildren and adults with severe disabilities.The Pettee Medal was established by the UNH Alumni Association in 1940 to recognizeindividuals who exhibit the rare devotion to service expressed by the life of the CharlesHolmes Pettee, who served the university for 62 years as professor and dean until his death in1938.To attend the 2007 Pettee Medal Award ceremony, RSVP no later than October 19, 2007 by9/11/17, 1'54 PMJan Nisbet, Director Of Institute On Disability, Receives UNH Alumni Association's Highest HonorPage 2 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/cj_nr/2007/oct/kc15alumni.cfm.htmlcontacting the UNH Alumni Association at 603.862.2040 or 800.891.1195 or by e-mail atalumni@unh.edu.Photograph available to download: http://unh.edu/news/img/05L6750.jpgCaption: Jan Nisbet, director of the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire,will receive the Pettee Medal from the UNH Alumni Association. The medal, the AlumniAssociation’s highest honor, recognizes extraordinary achievement and distinguished serviceto the state, the nation, and the world.Credit: Lisa Nugent, UNH Photo Services.

Jan Nisbet, Director Of Institute On Disability, Receives UNH Alumni Association\u27s Highest Honor

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Media Relations Administrative Offices
10-15-2007
Jan Nisbet, Director Of Institute On Disability,
Receives UNH Alumni Association's Highest
Honor
Kelly Calhoun
UNH Media Relations
Follow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/news
This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It has
been accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For more
information, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.
Recommended Citation
Calhoun, Kelly, "Jan Nisbet, Director Of Institute On Disability, Receives UNH Alumni Association's Highest Honor" (2007). UNH
Today. 848.
https://scholars.unh.edu/news/848
9/11/17, 1'54 PMJan Nisbet, Director Of Institute On Disability, Receives UNH Alumni Association's Highest Honor
Page 1 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/cj_nr/2007/oct/kc15alumni.cfm.html
 
Jan Nisbet, Director Of Institute On Disability, Receives
UNH Alumni Association's Highest Honor
Contact:  Kelly Calhoun 
603-862-2040
UNH Alumni Association
October 15, 2007
EDITORS/REPORTERS: To request an interview with Jan Nisbet, contact Matthew
Gianino at the Institute on Disability at 603-862-2300 or matthew.gianino@unh.edu.
DURHAM, N.H. — The University of New Hampshire Alumni Association will present its most
prestigious award — the Pettee Medal — for extraordinary achievement and distinguished
service to the state, the nation, and the world, to Jan Nisbet, director of the UNH Institute on
Disability, on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. in the 5th floor Reading Room in Dimond
Library. A reception will follow.
Nisbet was chosen to receive the Pettee Medal as a result of her commitment, achievement
and leadership in the field of disability services. The Institute on Disability’s projects span an
immense spectrum, from autism to inclusive education, community living for adults to
technology, health care and public policy to leadership training. Under Nisbet’s guidance, the
institute has set as its vision a world where all people, including those living with disabilities,
are fully engaged members of their communities and where support is available to help
individuals and families achieve independence, productivity and a satisfying quality of life.
In addition to her position as director of the Institute on Disability, Nisbet is a tenured
associate professor in the Department of Education at UNH. She has conducted research and
writing for the past 20 years on topics related to school restructuring and reform, transition
from school to adult life, supported employment, self-determination, inclusive adult lives and
aging.
Nisbet also is past president of the Executive Board of Directors of The Association for Persons
with Severe Handicaps (TASH), a national organization focused on improving the lives of
persons with severe disabilities and their families through research, training, and advocacy.
She has published extensively in the field of severe disabilities, serves on numerous editorial
advisory boards, and presents nationally and internationally. She is principal investigator on
numerous state and nationally funded projects related to the community integration of
children and adults with severe disabilities.
The Pettee Medal was established by the UNH Alumni Association in 1940 to recognize
individuals who exhibit the rare devotion to service expressed by the life of the Charles
Holmes Pettee, who served the university for 62 years as professor and dean until his death in
1938.
To attend the 2007 Pettee Medal Award ceremony, RSVP no later than October 19, 2007 by
9/11/17, 1'54 PMJan Nisbet, Director Of Institute On Disability, Receives UNH Alumni Association's Highest Honor
Page 2 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/cj_nr/2007/oct/kc15alumni.cfm.html
contacting the UNH Alumni Association at 603.862.2040 or 800.891.1195 or by e-mail at
alumni@unh.edu.
Photograph available to download: http://unh.edu/news/img/05L6750.jpg
Caption: Jan Nisbet, director of the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire,
will receive the Pettee Medal from the UNH Alumni Association. The medal, the Alumni
Association’s highest honor, recognizes extraordinary achievement and distinguished service
to the state, the nation, and the world.
Credit: Lisa Nugent, UNH Photo Services.


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