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Purpose:

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Excellence in Advising Award was established to identify faculty members who have contributed significantly to the quality of Advising in the Pott College. The intent is to recognize and encourage outstanding advising. The Pott College is committed to excellence in advising and provides incentives for faculty to pursue activities that enhance the quality of their advising.听

Eligibility:

The Pott College Excellence in Advising Award is open to any full-time faculty member with at least three (3) years of service at 91社区. An award winner will not be eligible for an additional award for at least 5 years.

Nomination and Selection Procedure:

No self-nominations or anonymous nominations will be accepted. Nominations may be submitted by any faculty member, alumnus, administrator, or student not currently enrolled in the faculty member's classes. All nominations should be submitted on the official nomination form and include a one page statement describing why the nominee should be considered.听听Nominations must be digitally submitted to the Assistant Dean by 4:30pm on the due date.

Once nominated, the Pott College will contact nominees to request additional information. The additional information, to be provided by the nominee will consist of:

  • Curriculum vitae, to include only materials that pertain directly to academic advising, the number of advisees, areas advised, plus number of years in academic advising and percentage of time spent advising (2 pages maximum; no less than 10pt font; no less than .5 inch margins).
  • Personal statement on advisingby the nominee (1 page maximum; no less than 10pt font; no less than .5 inch margins).

Award recipients will be selected by a committee consisting of one elected representative from each department. The Pott College Associate Dean will serve as a non-voting Chair of the committee. The award recipient will be recognized at a Pott College Event held each spring. Nominations are due February 16, 2024.

Award:

The recipient of the Excellence in Advising Award will receive a $1,000 professional development grant. The use of this fund will be restricted to advising related workshop(s), conferences, meetings, resources, materials, etc. All intended uses of award funds must be approved by the Associate Dean before any expenditure is made.