Advising Recognition
The Advising Recognition Committee has created an awards process to recognize Academic Advising Staff at SLCC for the outstanding service they have provided to students, the department, and the SLCC community. The goal of these awards is to bring to light the amazing work done in Academic Advising but also to serve as an official avenue to nominate our advisors and staff for external awards through professional development organizations such as UAA (Utah Advising Association) and NACADA (National Academic Advising Association) as well as other SLCC Awards processes. Below are the opportunities for recognition this committee is offering and their criteria:
Annual Advising Awards
Each year the Advising Recognition Committee will award three awards during the Academic Advising Department Retreat in the beginning of the Fall semester. Academic Advising Staff, Students, Faculty, and other SLCC employees are welcome to nominate Academic Advising Staff members for these awards during the nomination period each year. Nominees will then compile a small portfolio to accept the nomination to be considered for the award. Nominations are typically held near the end of Spring or during the Summer semester. Below are the awards that are offered by the Committee:
- Advisor of the Year – Recognizes a staff member within the Academic Advising department who has served in an advising capacity at SLCC for 2.5 years or more for their dedication to student success, the department, SLCC, and the profession through the lens of SLCC’s Values
- New Advisor of the Year – Recognizes a staff member within the Academic Advising department who has served in an advising capacity at SLCC for no more than 2.5 years for their dedication to student success, the department, SLCC, and the profession through the lens of SLCC’s Values
- Support Staff of the Year – Recognizes a staff member within the Academic Advising department who has served in a supportive capacity to the department for their dedication to student success, the department, and SLCC through the lens of SLCC’s Values
Advising Monthly Star
For each month, the Advising Recognition Committee will recognize one Academic Advising Staff member for their contribution to student success, the department, and SLCC through the lens of a different highlighted SLCC Value each month. Academic Advising Staff, Students, Faculty, and other SLCC employees are welcome to nominate Academic Advising Staff members for this recognition and the Committee will select the recipient based the nomination response(s). Below are the specific SLCC Values assigned to each month for the 2024-2025 Academic Year:
- October 2024 – Collaboration
- November 2024 – Community
- December 2024 – Inclusivity
- January 2025 – Learning
- February 2025 – Innovation
- March 2025 – Integrity
- April 2025 – Trust
- May 2025 – Collaboration
- June 2025 – Community
- July 2025 – Inclusivity
Past Recognition Recipients
- Advisor of the Year – Nicolas Zarazua
- New Advisor of the Year – Ginny Halden
- Support Staff of the Year – Seryn Macleod
Current Committee Members
- Chair: Tyler Barber
- Co-Chair: Anni Tedder (Non-scoring member)
- Member: Nicole Jones
- Member: Steph Lloyd
- Member: Stacey Case
- External Department Member: TBD