Associate Dean for Research, Technology & External Affairs

COE Outstanding Undergraduate Academic Advisor Award

Purpose and Description

The College of Education Outstanding Undergraduate Academic Advisor Award was established in 2004. This award recognizes excellence in undergraduate academic advising in the College of Education. The recipient of the award receives $500* and a plaque.

*Cash awards are subject to tax.

Guidelines and Criteria

Eligibility

All undergraduate academic advisors (e.g., graduate assistants, staff members, tenured/tenured-track or non-tenure/career-track faculty members) are eligible.

Nominations

Include a cover letter of support from the advisor's supervisor and/or department head.

Provide a one-page biographical sketch of the nominee.

Submit a copy of the nominee's personal statement on advising.

Include current supporting documents/letter(s) from students and/or alumni.

* Nomination materials listed above should not total more than 8 pages. All materials must specifically address this award.

Eleven copies of the nomination package, including documentation, are due in the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and External Affairs (G-10 Aderhold Hall) by October 15 each year. Should this date fall on a weekend or holiday, nominations should be submitted the next working day.

Method of Selection

The College Faculty Senate Awards Committee will be the review and selection body for this award.

Criteria for Selection

Demonstrates mastery of the advising process.

Provides accessibility.

Exhibits a caring attitude.

Shows familiarity with institutional regulations, policies, and procedures.

Builds strong relationships with student advisees.

Engages in developmental advising versus simple course selection.

Impacts advisees beyond graduation.

Provides innovation and leadership in the advising/mentoring process.

Exercises creativity and innovation in advising/mentoring.