Purpose
Recognizes faculty who are effective graduate advisors and mentors; enrich the student-professor relationship through outstanding support, guidance, and knowledge within the discipline; and enable their students to complete their degree programs in a timely and scholarly manner.
Criteria
Exemplary performance as a graduate advisor and mentor, including a range of high-quality advising activities, the development of educational plans for students, and mentoring contributions above and beyond typical advising activities and responsibilities, as well as providing support for students during their studies and beyond graduation.
Specific Eligibility
Faculty at any rank who have chaired at least six WSU graduate student committees.
Questions?
Contact the Office of the Dean at cas.awards@wsu.edu or 509-335-4581.
Required Materials
All nomination packets must include the following materials:
- Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae
- Date of first faculty appointment at WSU
- Nomination Letter (Limit of one page)
A broad description of why the nominee is deserving of the award. Cite specific examples of relevant accomplishments, with a particular focus on mentoring and positive student outcomes.