Undergraduate Academic Advising Awards

Note: All internal due dates are currently based on an estimated university due date. If the actual university due date is sooner than the estimated date, internal due dates may need to be updated. Any changes to due dates will be communicated as quickly as possible.

Important Dates:
Est. 10-16-23 Nominations due to the university – Heather Lyerly will submit
Est. 12-4-23 Full packages due to the university – Heather Lyerly will submit

Wilson College of Textiles Nomination Limit: no limit
Important Dates:
Est. 10-16-23 Nominations due to the university – Heather Lyerly will submit
Est. 12-4-23 Full packages due to the university – Heather Lyerly will submit

Wilson College of Textiles Nomination Limit: no limit

Award Review Group (* by position): Jeff Joines*, Heather Lyerly*, Jon Rust*, Kristin Thoney-Barletta*, Selina Williams*, undergrad student, grad student

Award Website: https://advising.dasa.ncsu.edu/resources-for-advisors/undergraduate-academic-advising-awards/

Award Information

Barbara Soloman Advising Award (Primary Role Academic Advisor)
The Barbara Soloman Advising award is given in recognition of dedicated service to students from a primary role advisor (academic advising should make up 50% or more of the individual’s job duties). Nominees of this award should have five or more years of academic advising experience at N.C. State. The winner of this award will be a professional advisor who contributes to student success by going the extra mile to provide involved, holistic and developmentally sensitive guidance. Advising load, personal philosophy of advising, commitment to advocacy for students, and evidence of student success and learning will be considered for this award.

New Advisor Award (Primary Role Academic Advisor)
The New Advisor award is given in recognition of either a faculty advisor or primary role advisor who has been employed as an advisor for fewer than three years. Advising should make up 50% or more of the individual’s job duties. The winner will be someone who shows evidence of a strong commitment to promoting student success through developing relationships with students, becoming aware of policies and procedures, referring students to resources for assistance, and commitment to professional development as an advisor. Advising load, personal philosophy of advising, commitment to advocacy for students, and evidence of student success and learning will be considered for this award.

New Faculty Advisor Award
The New Faculty Advisor award is given to honor an academic advisor who has shown exemplary service, but has worked as an advisor for three or fewer years. The nominee’s primary responsibilities should include teaching and/or research, but a portion of the nominee’s time should also be dedicated to providing academic advising services to students.

Faculty Advisor Award
The Faculty Advisor award is given in recognition of an advisor whose primary responsibility is as a teaching/researching faculty member. The winner of this award will exhibit a strong commitment to student success through availability to advisees, commitment to guiding students in career and academic paths, and awareness of policies and procedures. Advising load, personal philosophy of advising, commitment to advocacy for students, and evidence of student success and learning will be considered for this award.

Advising Administrator Award
The Advising Administrator award is given in recognition of an administrator who has oversight of an advising unit. Nominees must have served as an advising administrator at NC State for at least three years prior to their nomination. The winner of this award will show advocacy for advisors in their charge, a commitment to understanding the advising process and student learning, and a commitment to using assessment to continuously improve their unit’s advising process. Administrator’s personal philosophy of advising, knowledge of advising and student learning and development literature, articulation of appropriate advising vision, and evidence of results-based improvements will be considered for this award.