Student Government Association Award for Excellence in Advising

Description

The Penn State Mont Alto campus places a high value on excellence in academic advising among its faculty. Appropriately each year the Student Government Association recognizes one outstanding academic advisor.

• Students are asked to nominate outstanding advisers, as defined by the criteria listed below.

Eligibility

• Adviser must teach at least four (4) sections per year at Penn State Mont Alto.
• Adviser must be nominated by a student currently enrolled at Penn State Mont Alto.

The Award

$250 stipend and a framed certificate

Nomination Process & Criteria

Submit your nomination below.  Nominations will consist of the equivalent of up to a two (2) page typewritten paper discussing reasons the student believes the instructor is deserving of this teaching award. The nomination should address the following points:

1. The ability of the adviser to clarify difficult concepts.
2. The advisor’s respect for the students as individuals.
3. The advisor’s knowledge of the subject.
4. The advisor’s preparation for advising.
5. The advisor’s skill in encouraging students to participate in discussions about academic planning.
6. Other strengths that set this advisor apart from other faculty.

Nomination Deadline

Nomination deadline for the 2024-2025 award season will be posted in early Spring 2025.
 

Past Recipients

Nomination Form