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Outstanding First-Year Advocate
The Outstanding First-Year Advocate Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the academic and/or personal lives of first-year students. This award is open to faculty and staff in all areas of the University. Any member of the Ferris community may submit a nomination.
Nomination Process:
Nominators will complete the nomination form and write an accompanying one-page letter of support. The nomination form may not exceed three pages and must describe the nominee's advocacy efforts on behalf of first-year students. Nominators may also include up to two supporting letters of nomination.
Candidates will be notified about their nominations and asked to submit a brief philosophy/statement to be reviewed by the FSUS Awards Selection Committee. Nominations should be submitted based on the following factors:
Criteria for Award:
- Provides outstanding contributions to and support for first-year students
- Serves as a first-year student advocate and role model
Time Line for the Nomination and Selection Process:
Nominations are due January 23, 2008. Candidates will be notified of their nomination by mid-January and must respond by January 31, 2008. The Selection committee's decision will be announced by mid-February.
The recipient of the Outstanding First-Year Advocate Award will receive a $1,000 cash award, a plaque recognizing this important achievement, and will be formally recognized at the University's Employee Service Awards in April. The recipient will also have his or her name engraved on a plaque permanently displayed in ASC 1048.
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