Excellence in Advising Award

The Penn State York campus values quality academic advising. The Academic Advising Award recognizes the efforts of an adviser who has made a positive difference in students’ academic careers.

Advisers often contribute significantly to the success and growth of students at York, and it is important that advisers be recognized for their contributions. Every spring semester, an Academic Advising Award is presented at the Penn State York annual awards program to a faculty member who has excelled in his or her advising of students.

Nomination Form

The Academic Advising Council Subcommittee depends on nominations and supporting information that is provided by students. The members of the committee urge you to nominate a faculty member whom you feel has done an exceptional job of advising, even if it is not your assigned adviser. It is also extremely helpful when you can provide reasons why you think the faculty member should receive the award.

It is important to realize that this award is for academic advising and not for excellence in teaching. If you have a faculty member whom you would like to nominate for the James H. Burness Award for Excellence in Teaching, please use the nomination form that has been recently sent to you.

Prior award recipients (Anne Vardo-Zalik, David Latzko, William Cantor, and Joan Smeltzer) and Advising and Career Development staff (Andrew Caldwell, LeighAnn Fry, and Jon Price) are not eligible for the award.

Nominations submitted during the spring 2019 semester will be combined with nominations submitted during the fall 2018 semester.

Please complete the form below to nominate an adviser. Nominations should be received by 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 8. Thank you for your participation in the selection process.

Excellence in Advising Award