Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies

Academic Advising Awards

Established in September 2005, these awards recognize Temple University undergraduate academic advisors and advising administrators. Every year one professional advisor, advising administrator, faculty advisor, and beginning in 2008, a new advisor will be honored for their demonstrated excellence advising undergraduate students.

Recipients of the first three awards will receive an engraved plaque, a monetary gift of $1,000 and financial support (up to $1,000) to attend a professional conference. Their names will also be added to a perpetual plaque to be displayed in 1810 Liacouras Walk.

The recipient of the Outstanding New Advisor Award will be Temple's nominee for the NACADA's Outstanding New Advisor Award. There is no monetary gift attached to this award.

The awards are presented at the annual Advisor Appreciation Luncheon every May.

Eligibility:

Faculty Advisor: Any tenured, tenure-track or non-tenured track faculty member who assists undergraduate students in the faculty member's school and/or department to make decisions that affect their academic progress at the University through personal guidance, interpretation of University and College/School policies and guidelines, and an analysis of the student's records.

Professional Advisor: Any benefits-eligible employee of Temple University who has been advising undergraduates for 3 or more years and whose current primary job responsibilities includes assisting undergraduate students in making decisions that affect the students' academic progress at the University through personal guidance, interpretation of University and College/School policies and guidelines, administrative counsel, and an analysis of students' records.

Academic Advising Administrator: Any benefits-eligible employee of Temple University who has been in his/her current position for three years or more and whose primary job responsibilities include supervising professional academic advisors and assisting undergraduate students in making decisions that affect students' academic progress at the University through personal guidance, interpretation of University and College/School policies and guidelines, administrative counsel, and an analysis of students' records.

Nominees for the above Academic Advising Awards are expected to meet the following criteria:

Must be in current position for at least three years

Has not been a winner of the award within the past five (5) years

Effective and continuous advising of undergraduate students

Has demonstrated a caring and nurturing attitude towards advisees

Exemplary interpersonal skills

Mastery of institutional regulations, policies, and procedures

Participation in advisor development programs and groups

Has made a significant contribution to the quality of the academic advising unit, school/college and/or department

Inspires fellow colleagues and advisees to reach their full potential

Outstanding New Advisor: Any benefits-eligible employee of Temple University serving as an academic advisor or faculty academic advisor for three (3) or fewer years. Primary job responsibilities include assisting undergraduate students in making decisions that affect the students' academic progress at the University through personal guidance, interpretation of University and College/School policies and guidelines, administrative counsel, and an analysis of students' records. Recipient of this award will be Temple University's nominee for the NACADA Outstanding New Advisor Award.

Nomination Process:

Any student, staff administrator, or faculty member can nominate for the award

Self-nominations will be accepted

Nominations will be submitted via email to AcademicAdvisingAwards@temple.edu

Deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb 29, 2008

All nominees will receive a letter of congratulations from the Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies by Friday, March 7, 2008. The letter will include an explanation of next steps, including information needed to accept the nomination

Nominations cannot be accepted from individuals on the selection committee

All nomination packets will be sent to the Office of the Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies

Deadline for nomination packets is Friday, April 4, 2008

For questions, please contact Michele O'Connor, Office of the Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies, 215-204-0550 or moconn05@temple.edu