Dear Business Org Presidents,

I hope this email finds you doing well and that you are having a great 
semester! I've had the pleasure of meeting with most of you, and I am so 
impressed with all of the great work you are doing leading your 
organizations. I know that you are running in so many different directions 
with classes, exams, etc but you are all doing an excellent job! 

Wanted to take a moment to share some exciting news about a new award 
being given for outstanding advising, "The Provost’s Excellence in 
Academic Advising Award.”Students have the opportunity to write a 
nomination endorsing an academic advisor.

This award recognizes faculty and staff members who spend a significant 
portion of their time providing exemplary direct delivery of academic 
advising services to undergraduate students. Nominees for this award must 
be a current member of Miami's faculty, classified/unclassified staff, or 
administration. Nominees should also have a significant record of direct 
delivery of academic advising services to undergraduates and meet the 
following criteria: 
•	High quality of information and advice: knowledge of appropriate 
schedule development and course sequencing; assistance to students as they 
develop academic, personal and career goals; knowledge of institutional 
regulations, policies and procedures; ability to engage in developmentally 
appropriate goals for students.
•	Outstanding support of students: strong interpersonal skills; 
caring, helpful attitude towards students; willingness to act in the 
student's best interests; willingness to encourage development of student 
independence and critically thinking skills; sensitivity to diversity 
issues; knowledge of campus resources and appropriate referral activity; 
demonstration of holistic advising principles.
•	Accessibility to students: availability to advisees and frequency 
of contact; face-to-face and electronic communication; welcoming and 
responsive to students.

Consideration for this award requires two letters of nomination. 
Nomination letters should provide detailed evidence of effective advising 
qualities and practices that distinguish the nominee as an outstanding 
adviser.

The Undergraduate Academic Advising Council reviews the nominations and 
makes recommendations to the Provost and Executive Vice President for 
Academic Affairs, who makes the final selection. The award will be given 
to two recipients, typically to one faculty recipient and one staff 
recipient.

Nomination letters should be submitted by November 30, 2012 to Carolyn 
Haynes, Interim Associate Provost, 205A Roudebush or [log in to unmask]