Nomination Process
Any USC Columbia student, faculty, staff, or alumni can nominate an advisor for the award.
An online nomination form should be completed at
http://nrc.fye.sc.edu/univ101/ada
by February 2, 2009. The criteria for selection are:
- Advisor must be a full-time faculty/staff person who advises undergraduate students.
- Demonstrates personal concern for students and strong commitment to USC.
- Has the students' best interests at heart.
- Acts as an advisor-mentor, giving adequate time to understanding and advising students.
- Is accessible to students throughout the academic year.
- Is knowledgeable and competent in academic requirements, alternatives, and procedures.
- Seeks to improve advising skills and keeps up with changes in regulations and procedures.
- Knows how, when, and where to refer.
Required Materials for Nominee's file:
Nominees are not required to submit any additional materials.
Submission Deadline:
Nominations should be submitted using the online nomination form by
February 2, 2009. The selection committee
will choose the winner. The winner will be announced at the spring General
Faculty Meeting
