Outstanding Advising/Mentoring Award (A/P Faculty/Staff)

This award recognizes one A/P faculty or staff for their role in excellent graduate advising and mentoring.

Award Criteria

Nominators are encouraged to think about the many and diverse ways in which staff and A/P faculty contribute to the development and support of graduate students, including but not limited to:

Help in navigating the graduate school system, policies and procedures
Exemplary guidance toward academic and/or professional success through high-quality information and advice
Service as an advocate for graduate students
Contribution to a safe, supportive, student-centered and inclusive environment
Contributions to a positive student experience (e.g. developing and implementing programs that support professional and soft-skill development; creating resources that improve student satisfaction; advising and supporting student organization(s).)
Strong communication skills and ability to connect with students
Creativity and innovation in advising and outreach

Nomination Requirements

Completed nomination form
Two letters of recommendation that address the nominee's work or actions toward supporting graduate students (2 pages maximum each). One letter must be from a current or former graduate student.

To nominate an A/P faculty or staff member, compile the nomination form and supporting doucments on the checklist in a single PDF file. Upload this package through the following survey:

https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/awards25

Deadline: January 24, 2025