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The evaluation process will consider evidence of the applicant’s distinguished commitment to excellence in academic advising. Such evidence may include:

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate advisement as exemplified by the development of innovative approaches or programs designed to ensure student progression and success, e.g., 1st-year retention, 4-year graduation, D/F/W rates, etc. Added value will be given to the success of advisement with special populations, such as first generation, underrepresented minorities, low income, veterans, male students, etc.
• Documentation of the advisor’s outreach to students, e.g., special workshops, targeted programming, nudge campaigns, etc.
• Contributions to the scholarship of academic advising.
• Exemplifying collaborative spirit through intentional efforts to partner with offices outside of their home unit, including community partners, within the state of »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, or on a national level.

Provost's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising eligibility requirements: 

Any individual currently employed in a professional undergraduate academic advising role with a full-time appointment (1.0 FTE) for the past two academic years is eligible. This typically includes job codes 9503, 4424, 4425, 4426, and 4427.

Required application materials:

• A cover sheet with the name, rank or title, and unit.
• A copy of resume or CV.
• An academic advising philosophy which addresses the following (450-600 words total):
  • Describe advising philosophy to include your theoretical theory/framework.
  • Describe how your advising philosophy is applied in practice.
  • Describe how you fulfill your unit mission and goals through your advising philosophy and practice.
  • Describe how you are connected to your work on a personal level. Why are you an academic advisor?
• Narrative with evidence of the impact of student engagement outreach including, but not limited to, academic skills workshops, career exploration/development, interventions with at-risk populations, enrichment for high-performing populations, etc.
  • Must include the event/program/initiative’s intent and design.
  • Must include program evaluation/assessment, particularly evidence of an improved quantitative metric such as 1st-year retention, 4-year graduation, lower D/F/W rates, lower excess credit hours/hours-to-degree, etc.
• Narrative of the impact of a candidate’s academic advising practice (e.g., degree planning, course, or major selection, etc.) on student experience and success. Include: (400 – 800 words)
  • Clear description of advising activities and outcomes
  • Evidence of student impact (e.g., improvements in retention, engagement, or goal achievement)
  • Use of student feedback and/or qualitative or quantitative data
  • Demonstrated connection between advising actions and outcomes
  • Examples that reflect meaningful and sustained impact on student success
• A bullet list of involvement and engagement directly with students and with the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË campus community (e.g., committee work, living-learning communities, sponsorship/leadership of student groups, volunteering at campus events, etc.). Include 1-2 sentence description of each item. While this work may overlap, it is necessary to provide clear details which clearly delineate direct student engagement/involvement from campus engagement/involvement.
• A bullet list of activities for professional growth and/or contributions to the scholarship of academic advising, such as involvement in graduate programs, conference attendance, delivering conference presentations, providing training for peers/other professionals, published research/articles/blogs, webinars, etc. Include a 1-2 sentence description of each item.
• Three one-page letters of recommendation from supervisors and peers (Letters of recommendation from students, current or former, should not be included.):
  • One letter from the applicant’s immediate supervisor (the applicant must enclose a second supervisor letter of support from their college’s lead advising administrator if the supervisor is not the lead advising administrator for a total of four letters);
  • One from a peer or faculty partner from within the applicant’s unit; and
  • One from a peer in the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË community outside of the applicant’s unit.
• The application packet (exclusive of cover page) may not exceed 30 single-sided, double-spaced pages. Documentation for advising award applications should focus on activities directly related to academic advising during the prior academic year only. Please submit the application in a single PDF file. 

The evaluation process will consider nominations of members of the academic advising community who exemplify the qualities and demonstrated practice of outstanding professional academic advisors. Evidence should reflect the following competencies adapted from:

• Skilled and Knowledgeable
• Interpersonal and Human Relation Skills
• Integrity and Professionalism
• Empathy, Caring and Respect
• Advocacy and Empowerment

Outstanding Undergraduate Academic Advisor Award eligibility requirements: 

Any individual currently employed in a professional undergraduate academic advising role with a full-time appointment (1.0 FTE) for the past two academic years may apply. This typically includes job codes 9503, 4424, 4425, 4426, and 4427.

Required application materials:

• A cover sheet with the name, rank or title, and unit
• A copy of resume or CV
• An academic advising philosophy which addresses the following (450-600 words total):
  • Describe advising philosophy to include your theoretical theory/framework.
  • Describe how your advising philosophy is applied in practice.
  • Describe how you fulfill your unit mission and goals through your advising philosophy and practice.
  • Describe how you are connected to your work on a personal level. Why are you an academic advisor?
• Narrative of the impact of a candidate’s academic advising practice (e.g., degree planning, course, or major selection, etc.) on student experience and success. Include: (400 – 800 words)
  • Clear description of advising activities and outcomes
  • Evidence of student impact (e.g., improvements in retention, engagement, or goal achievement)
  • Use of student feedback and/or qualitative or quantitative data
  • Demonstrated connection between advising actions and outcomes
  • Examples that reflect meaningful and sustained impact on student success
• Narrative demonstrating alignment with NACADA’s five core values. Consider including:
  • Specific examples showing how you embody Caring, Commitment, Empowerment, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Professionalism
  • Evidence of best practices in advising grounded in the core values
  • Contributions that reflect intentional, values-driven advising behaviors
  • Ways you have grown professionally through the application of these values
  • Broad or sustained impact reflecting deep integration of the NACADA Core Values in your daily work
• Two one-page letters of recommendation from supervisors and peers (Letters of recommendation from students, current or former, should not be included.):
  • One letter from the applicant’s immediate supervisor (the applicant must enclose a second supervisor letter of support from their college’s lead advising administrator if the supervisor is not the lead advising administrator for a total of four letters);
  • One from a non-student (e.g., peer or faculty partner from within the applicant’s unit, or from a peer in the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË community).
• The application packet (exclusive of cover page) may not exceed 15 single-sided, double-spaced pages. Documentation for advising award applications should focus on activities directly related to academic advising during the prior academic year only. Please submit the application in a single PDF file.

The evaluation process will consider nominations of members of the academic advising community who demonstrate leadership within the academic advising community by mentoring, training, and advocating for others. Such evidence may include:

• Service and/or leadership on departmental, college and/or institutional committees related to student success.
• Development of and/or participation in the delivery of advisor training and/or development programming.
• Successful collaboration with academic and other student support units outside of their home unit.

Advising Leadership Award eligibility requirements: 

Any individual with a full-time appointment (1.0 FTE) currently employed in a non-faculty role and directly collaborates with a professional academic advising office or team may apply. Applicants must be in role for the past three academic years at minimum. This typically includes individuals in director, manager or advising lead positions, but others in academic advisor job codes (9503, 4424, 4425, 4426, and 4427) and other administrative positions are also eligible for nomination. Direct reports are not required for this award.

Required application materials:

• A cover sheet with the name, rank or title, and unit
• A copy of resume or CV
• An academic advising philosophy which addresses the following (450-600 words total):
  • Describe advising philosophy to include your theoretical theory/framework.
  • Describe how your advising philosophy is applied in practice.
  • Describe how you fulfill your unit mission and goals through your advising philosophy and practice.
  • Describe how you are connected to your work on a personal level. Why are you an academic advisor?
• Narrative of the impact of a candidate’s academic advising practice (e.g., degree planning, course, or major selection, etc.) on student experience and success. Include:
  • Clear description of advising activities and outcomes
  • Evidence of student impact (e.g., improvements in retention, engagement, or goal achievement)
  • Use of student feedback and/or qualitative or quantitative data
  • Demonstrated connection between advising actions and outcomes
  • Examples that reflect meaningful and sustained impact on student success
• Describe how your leadership positively impacts the undergraduate student experience and their success. (400 – 800 words)
• Two one-page letters of recommendation from supervisors and peers (Letters of recommendation from students, current or former, should not be included.):
  • One letter from the applicant’s immediate supervisor (the applicant must enclose a second supervisor letter of support from their college’s lead advising administrator if the supervisor is not the lead advising administrator for a total of four letters), or other non-student (e.g., faculty partner from within the applicant’s unit, or from a peer in the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË community); and
  • One from an academic advising peer.
• The application packet (exclusive of cover page) may not exceed 15 single-sided, double-spaced pages. Documentation for advising award applications should focus on activities directly related to academic advising during the prior academic year only. Please submit the application in a single PDF file. 

The evaluation process will consider nominations of members of the academic advising community who exemplify the qualities and demonstrated practice of outstanding professional academic advisors. Evidence should reflect the following competencies adapted from

• Skilled and Knowledgeable
• Interpersonal and Human Relation Skills
• Integrity and Professionalism
• Empathy, Caring and Respect
• Advocacy and Empowerment

New Undergraduate Academic Advisor Award eligibility requirements: 

Any individual currently employed in a professional undergraduate academic advising role with a full-time appointment (1.0 FTE) for the past two academic years may apply. This typically includes job codes 9503, 4424, 4425, 4426, and 4427.

Required application materials:

• A cover sheet with the name, rank or title, and unit
• A copy of resume or CV
• An academic advising philosophy which addresses the following (450-600 words total):
  • Describe advising philosophy to include your theoretical theory/framework.
  • Describe how your advising philosophy is applied in practice.
  • Describe how you fulfill your unit mission and goals through your advising philosophy and practice.
  • Describe how you are connected to your work on a personal level. Why are you an academic advisor?
• Narrative on professional growth and development as an academic advisor. Highlight:
  • Participation in advising-related training, workshops, or conferences
  • Involvement in advising committees, initiatives, or communities of practice
  • Evidence of ongoing development beyond routine job expectations
  • Engagement in advisor development at the campus, regional, national, or global level
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and improvement in advising
• Narrative of the impact of a candidate’s academic advising practice (e.g., degree planning, course, or major selection, etc.) on student experience and success. Include: (400 – 800 words)
  • Clear description of advising activities and outcomes
  • Evidence of student impact (e.g., improvements in retention, engagement, or goal achievement)
  • Use of student feedback and/or qualitative or quantitative data
  • Demonstrated connection between advising actions and outcomes
  • Examples that reflect meaningful and sustained impact on student success
• Demonstrates alignment with NACADA’s five core values. Consider including:
  • Specific examples showing how you embody Caring, Commitment, Empowerment, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Professionalism
  • Evidence of best practices in advising grounded in the core values
  • Contributions that reflect intentional, values-driven advising behaviors
  • Ways you have grown professionally through the application of these values
  • Broad or sustained impact reflecting deep integration of the NACADA Core Values in your daily work
• Two one-page letters of recommendation from supervisors and peers (Letters of recommendation from students, current or former, should not be included.):
  • One letter from the applicant’s immediate supervisor (the applicant must enclose a second supervisor letter of support from their college’s lead advising administrator if the supervisor is not the lead advising administrator for a total of four letters); and
  • One from a non-student (e.g., peer or faculty partner from within the applicant’s unit, or from a peer in the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË community).
• The application packet (exclusive of cover page) may not exceed 15 single-sided, double-spaced pages. Documentation for advising award applications should focus on activities directly related to academic advising during the prior academic year only. Please submit the application in a single PDF file.