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The Office of Graduate Studies is seeking nominations of faculty members for the Outstanding Graduate Advising and Mentoring Award. This recognition honors those whose dedication to graduate students and commitment to excellence in graduate training have made a significant contribution to the quality of life and professional development of graduate students at the University of Delaware.
All currently enrolled UD graduate students, graduate student groups and graduate alumni may nominate candidates for the award.
Each academic year, one award is given to an individual mentor and adviser of a master’s student and one award to an individual mentor and adviser of a doctoral student.
The sole criterion for these awards is outstanding advising and mentoring.
Examples of assistance that demonstrate good advising and mentoring practices include the mentor/adviser:
- Providing sound advice with respect to the course of study,
- Fostering the best performance and talents from students
- Showing concern for students as people and support of their personal development, and fostering student’s development from student to colleague,
- Acting as an advocate and guide in administrative, organizational and professional matters,
- Providing outstanding instruction regarding quality and quantity of student papers, or other forms of publication and performance, including teaching education,
- Promoting the intellectual development of students by encouraging attendance and presentation of their research at professional conferences and meetings,
- Leading in the understanding of research and professional ethics and
- Assisting in efforts or success with student placement.
Individuals should submit a letter of nomination to the Selection Committee in the Office of Graduate Studies, in 234 Hullihen Hall by 4 p.m., April 20. Up to three other letters of support from other students, alumni, department chair or dean may be included with the nomination.
The nomination letter should state specifically why the nominated faculty member merits recognition. Specific examples and evidence of outstanding service to graduate students are particularly valuable. All nominations will be kept confidential.
The names of the winner will be announced at the Office of Graduate Studies doctoral luncheon in May. Winners of this award are not eligible to receive the award for the next five years.
The selection committee will screen all nominations and be composed of two professors (who will be the previous year’s winner after this year), two graduate students and the assistant provost for graduate studies. The committee will submit its recommendation to the Office of the Provost.
For additional information, contact the Office of Graduate Studies at 831-8697.
March 19, 2002
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