Faculty Advisor of the Year Award

College of Family and Consumer Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
1785

Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Advisor Award

Purpose

To recognize excellence in undergraduate academic advising in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Eligibility

Award will be given to a non-tenure track, tenure-track or tenured faculty.

Nominations

Each department and unit of the College is eligible to nominate one person. The nominations are to be made through the following departments:

  • Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
  • Nutritional Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Science
  • Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors
  • Institute for Human Development and Disability

How to Nominate

Submit a dossier for each nomination to the Dean's office.

The nominations for the College shall consist of:

  1. Nominee's current curriculum vitae (2 page limit) or resume with nominee's current job description or list of job responsibilities related to award criteria.
  2. A nomination letter from the Director of Student Success and Advising Center, Department Head, or other administrator of the college addressing the award criteria.
  3. One page personal statement/philosophy on advising.
  4. Current, dated comments of support from student surveys, exit interviews, letters and emails.
  5. Materials listed above should total no more than sixteen (16) pages.

Nominations can roll over for up to three (3) years. The department or unit must email facsdean@uga.edu by the award deadline each year to confirm if a nomination is being rolled forward for consideration. Letters of support do not have to be updated yearly. It is at the discretion of the nominator to replace letters of support.

The recipient will be recognized at the Spring College Assembly with a plaque.

Criteria

  1. Demonstrates mastery of the advising process
  2. Provides accessibility, innovation and leadership in advising/mentoring
  3. Exhibits a caring attitude
  4. Demonstrates familiarity with institutional regulations, policies and procedures
  5. Builds strong relationships with student advisees
  6. Engages in student-centered advising versus simple course selection
  7. Impacts advisees beyond graduation
  8. Contributes to campus-wide excellence in undergraduate advising
  9. Dedication to professional development initiatives

Deadline

January 15, 5:00 p.m.

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