Advisor Awards Nomination Criteria

Eligibility

Any full-time employee at Fresno State who serves as a staff Advisor/Counselor by providing direct advising to students as part of their job duties is eligible for consideration.

Criteria

Some qualities and practices that distinguish the nominee as an outstanding Advisor/Counselor advisor include:

• Demonstration of know ledge of overall academic requirements and various resources on campus;
• Demonstration of intentional interest in the personal and academic development of students;
• Encouraging student engagement in extracurricular or co-curricular activities;
• Helping students to develop appropriate educational and/or career goals;
• Readily available to students as an advisor, and maintains regular follow-up as needed.

Nomination Process

Faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and current students may nominate individuals for this award. A minimum of three nomination forms must be received to be eligible for consideration. At least one form must come from a current student. No self-nominations will be recognized.