Nominations for the 2021-22 Outstanding Advisor awards are being accepted until 5 p.m. March 30. The winners will be announced at a reception on May 5.
The Outstanding Advisor Awards are awarded annually to faculty and staff advisors who have demonstrated qualities associated with outstanding academic advising of students. Award recipients will be selected by the Interim-Provost and the Interim-Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and will receive a $1,000 stipend for professional development.
Eligibility
Any employee at Fresno State who serves as a staff advisor or faculty advisor by providing direct advising to students as part of his or her job duties, is eligible for consideration.
Criteria
Some qualities and practices that distinguish the nominee as an outstanding faculty or staff advisor include:
- Demonstration of knowledge of overall academic requirements and various resources on campus
- Demonstration of intentional interest in the personal and academic development of students
- Encouraging student engagement in extracurricular or co-curricular activities
- Helping students to develop appropriate educational and/or career goals
- Readily available to students as an advisor and maintains regular follow-up as needed
Faculty, staff, administrators and current students are eligible to nominate individuals for this award. A minimum of three nominations are needed to be eligible for consideration. At least one nomination must come from a current student. No self-nominations will be recognized.
Click this link for more information and the nomination form.
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