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Criteria & Eligibility for Faculty Awards

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Faculty Award for Student Advisement

Criteria for Selection:

This award will be given to a faculty member in recognition of excellence in advising as evidenced by extensive and effective support of student development in school and broader life contexts. 

The recipient of the award should: 

  • Achieve recognition among students and colleagues for effective advising; 
  • Demonstrate an interest in fostering the academic and personal development of individual students; 
  • Be accessible to students and demonstrate proactive and innovative methods of advising; 
  • Demonstrate and share knowledge of university, college, department and community programs and resources; 
  • Engage in developmental advising (career and life planning) in addition to course scheduling; 
  • Participate in programs/activities that create a sense of community among students and faculty (e.g., Freshman Seminar, Honors program, departmental clubs, student organizations, learning communities, and faculty mentoring); 
  • Participate in activities that enhance personal and collegial advising skills; 
  • Exemplify the qualities of unselfishness, integrity, and humane outlook; 
  • Contribute to the institutional welfare of the University.
Eligibility for Awards:
  • Nominees for awards shall hold regular appointments at the University at the rank of instructor or higher.
  • Faculty members awarded a University Award in a given year ARE NOT eligible for renomination in the SAME CATEGORY for a 5 year period.
  • Any faculty member previously nominated who did not win a University Award in a given category will be eligible for renomination.
  • No consideration will be given to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, financial need, rank, or duration of service.
  • Although all criteria are pertinent, an individual need not necessarily meet all the qualifications.
  • Each nomination must be for a single individual; joint or team nominations are not accepted.

 
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