February 5, 2019
K-State First seeks nominees for the second annual First-Year Advocate Award
K-State First is looking for nominations for its annual First-Year Advocate Awards.
The two awards, one for an undergraduate student and one for a K-State faculty/staff member, will highlight the work being done at the university to provide challenges to help first-year students grow and the support to help them achieve. A committee will review nominations and designate one current faculty/staff member and one current student as First-Year Advocates. Award winners will be listed on a perpetual plaque to be displayed in the K-State First office, 14 Holton Hall, receive a framed certificate, and be recognized at the K-State First awards dinner in the spring.
Nominations should show that the candidate lives the mission of K-State First by demonstrating the following:
- A commitment to student engagement in university-level learning and academic success for first-year students.
- A strong focus on academic excellence in first-year students.
- A dedication to community for first-year students.
- An emphasis on diversity when engaging first-year students.
- An ability to empower first-year students.
- A willingness to help first-year students find purpose and achievement in their personal lives and future careers.
Previous First-Year Advocate award winners are not eligible to win. Last year's winners were Tamara Bauer, faculty/staff, and Haley Weinberg, student.
Nominations can be made via Qualtrics. Nominations may be submitted in a variety of formats; for example, nomination materials might include, but are not limited to: an essay of 500-600 words, a video or a PowerPoint presentation, not to exceed five minutes. Successful nominations will demonstrate a commitment to many, if not all, of the above criteria.
Nominations are due by noon Monday, Feb. 18.