2004 University Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award

2004 University Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award

Nominations for the 2004 University Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award are now being accepted by the Dean for the School of Graduate Studies.

The purpose of the University Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award is to recognize faculty excellence in advising graduate students to prepare them for productive careers. The award includes a $2,000 prize, and the recipient is invited to prepare a brief essay on mentoring that is shared with the University community. Nominations may be submitted by Utah State faculty, students or alumni and must be submitted by January 16, 2004.

Among the attributes of an outstanding mentor to be considered in nominations are the following: an effective advisor who facilitates degree completion, a model of sound scholarship and ethical academic behavior, a sponsor who helps students understand and benefit from departmental and university resources, a source of emotional support who provides constructive criticism and a colleague who involves the student in publishing and other professional activities.

Each nomination should include the following:A letter of no more than five pages discussing the nominee's advising approach, activities, and successes; the nominee’s curriculum vitae, including a list of graduate students mentored by the nominee and identification of publications co-authored with graduate students; and a list of persons whom you will request to send letters of support.

Supporting letters should be sent to Teresa Passey, Administrative Assistant, School of Graduate Studies, Utah State University, 0900 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-0900. Please note: Letters of nomination and support may be released to the media once the award has been announced.