Regents' Academic Advisor Award

Two recipients are selected annually for the University Academic Advisor Award in the categories of undergraduate advisement and graduate advisement. Recipients of the University of Nevada, Reno award receive $1,000 and are recognized at the annual Honor the Best Ceremony in May. These winners are also forwarded for consideration for the Regent's Academic Advisor Awards, which are $5,000 each for the Regent's Undergraduate Academic Advisor Award and the Regent's Graduate Advisor Award.

Eligibility and nominations

The Nevada Regents’ Academic Advisor Award is given annually to faculty or staff members with distinguished records of student advisement. Two awards will be granted annually between the University of Nevada, Reno, UNLV and NSU, one for undergraduate advisement and one for graduate advisement. Although these awards are intended for individuals, groups who have made outstanding contributions in academic advising may be recognized as well. Candidates must have at least five years of cumulative services in the NSHE by the date of nomination in order to be considered for the award.

Nominations are requested in early fall and any member of the university community may submit one nomination for this award. A formal letter of nomination is required from an NSHE employee or student, and must address how the candidate accomplished a significant record of excellence in student advising that is worthy of recognition by the Board of Regents. The letter must address clear evidence of the following:

1. 1. Ability to communicate effectively with students;
   2. Effective advising;
   3. Advising material or tools that the candidate developed; and
   4. The candidate’s advising philosophy.

Nominations must be sent through the nominee’s dean to be considered for the award. Please check with the appropriate Dean’s Office for information regarding submission of nominations and deadlines.  

Nominees are asked to submit materials, including a CV; evidence of effective advising materials developed; a statement of advising philosophy and support letters.

Previous University and Regents' Academic Advisor winners

*Received Regents’ Academic Advising Award