Outstanding advisors sought as award nominees

Nominations are sought for the 2008 Outstanding Undergraduate Student Advisement and Advocacy Award.

This award honors faculty and professional staff members who exemplify excellence in academic advising and advocacy.

Academic advising and advocacy assists students in the development of meaningful educational plans that enrich their studies and promote the achievement of goals. It is fundamental to creating motivation to pursue academic excellence.

The award is one way in which the University expresses its commitment to this important component of higher education.

One faculty member and one professional staff member will be selected to receive this award.

Nominations are accepted from students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Nominations can be made by completing the online form at http://uei.uconn.edu/advisor_award_08.htm

Nominations are due by Feb. 1. Nominees will be asked to provide requested information by Feb. 11.

The recipients of the advising awards will be announced at the Instructional Excellence Recognition Dinner on April 24.