Purpose

This award recognizes one faculty or staff member who has served as a valuable mentor and trusted advisor to students in and out of the classroom.

The recipient must have demonstrated a sustained commitment to the intellectual and holistic development of students; provided information or opportunities to help students reach their academic or career goals; monitored student progress toward those goals and offered advice when needed; encouraged students to pursue meaningful academic internships, fellowships, and post-graduate opportunities; and advised student programs, projects, clubs, or organizations.