Outstanding Academic Advisor Award

Criteria: Nominees will be judged on evidence that the advising they deliver to students exhibits the following:

• Maximizes availability to students in formal and informal settings;
• Bulids positive student learning relationships based on trust and respect;
• Demonstrates concern for the welfare of students by being a strong advocate; 
• Encourages and helps student to become self-directed;
  
• Assists students in setting realistic educational, career, and life goals;
• Assists students in continual monitoring and evaluation of their educational progress;
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of institutional policies, advising technologies, university policies, procedures, and academic requirements;
• Utilizes creative problem solving and initiative to develop innovative approaches to individual and institutional changes;
  
• Views academic advising as an integral part of the learning process.

1. Once a nomination is submitted, the nominee's direct supervisor or department chair will be notified of the nomination.

If the nominee's supervisor or department chair supports the nomination, further action will be taken.

If the nominee's supervisor or department chair does not support the nomination, no further action will be taken.