University of Wisconsin–Whitewater



College of Education and Professional Studies Academic Advising AwardApplication Deadline is January 10 All applications, including supporting materials, must be received electronically in a single submission. Applicants are encouraged to use Adobe Acrobat Pro to combine documents. Acrobat Pro is available free to UWW employees here - click on the link below for instructions on how to combine files using the software- complete application packets to Brenda Stevens at stevensb@uww.edu Only complete applications will be reviewed. Award applications are reviewed by the COEPS Scholarship and Awards committee made up of faculty and staff.Note: Do not apply for this award unless the Office of the Associate Dean informs you that you have been nominated by at least one student and that you meet the eligibility requirements listed below._____________________________________________________________________________The College of Education & Professional Studies is pleased to announce the call for applications for the College of Education & Professional Studies Outstanding Advising Award. The recipient of this award will receive an additional $1,000 in professional development funds. The recipient will be recognized at the COEPS Fall Forum. EligibilityTo be eligible, applicants must:Be nominated by at least one current undergraduate studentBe faculty or instructional academic staffHave a minimum of three years of experience as a UWW academic advisorPersons previously selected for this award are eligible for consideration when two years have lapsed since their award conferralMembers of the Scholarship and Awards Committee review the applications and select a recipient. In the case of a tie, more than one faculty/academic staff member may be selected to share the award. The Associate Dean informs all persons under consideration for this award of the decision reached by the Committee. A candidate’s nomination materials should consist of the following:Application Cover SheetPersonal narrative on advising activities and evidence of excellence in advising (no more than 2 pages)Statement of advising philosophy (no more than 1 page)Advising summary including nominee's resume or vita limited to advising related activities and current position (see criteria)Letters of support (4)Letter of support from department chair and/or other faculty/academic staff or advising staffTwo (2) letters of support from current or former advisees or alumni (indication of advising success)Letter of support from College Advising CoordinatorACADEMIC ADVISING AWARD BENCHMARKSParticipation in individual advising (which may include):Annual number of advisees (identify if part of load, required each term by department, if advising holds are utilized)Availability to adviseesFrequency/methods of contact with adviseesAppropriate referral activityUse and dissemination of appropriate information sourcesSupportive attitude toward adviseesParticipation in and support of advising interventionsMonitoring of student progress toward academic and career goalsMastery/understanding of:Institutional regulations, policies, and proceduresAcademic record interpretationCurriculumCredit transfer issuesProgrammatic advising (course planning and scheduling, time to degree planning, graduate degree audit)Developmental advising (discipline related planning, career advising, post graduate preparation)Participation in group advising activities/events (which may include):Organization/participation in department/unit group advising or convocationsParticipation in advising activities beyond departmental advising responsibilities such as serving as a University Master Advisor, College Master Advisor at SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration) sessions/Transfer sessions, as a student organization advisor, etc.Development/maintenance of advising support materials (advising check sheets, advising informational handouts, digital information)Participation in Professional Development Opportunities (which may include):Participation in advising professional development activities and programsParticipation in professional advising organizationsAdvising related honors or awardsParticipation in Advising Assessment (which may include):Development or implementation of assessment strategiesPerception by colleagues and advisees of nominee's advising skillsAdvisee evaluations (if available)As you prepare your materials, please keep in mind the selection process and criteria for the University Advising Award. The recipient of the COEPS Outstanding Undergraduate Advising Award will be put forward as the College’s nominee for the University Advising Award. Application Cover SheetName of Applicant:Title:Department:Items Submitted:_____ Nominee’s personal narrative on advising activities and evidence of excellence in advising (no more than 2 pages) _____ Nominee’s statement on advising philosophy (no more than 1 page)_____ Advising summary including nominee’s resume or vita limited to advising relatedactivities and current position (see criteria) _____ Letters of support (4)One letter from department chair or other faculty/academic staff or advising staffName ________________________________________________Two letters of support from current or former advisees or alumni (indication of advising success)Name _________________________________________________Name _________________________________________________One letter of support from College Advising CoordinatorName _________________________________________________ ................
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