National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) recommended practices and standards criteria will be used to evaluate nominations.  Such evidence may include but is not limited to individuals who:

• Demonstrate personal concern for students and a strong commitment to Kent
• Have strong interpersonal skills
• Are available and accessible to students throughout the academic year
• Have frequent contact with advisees
• Know how, when, and where to refer
• Meet advisees in informal settings
• Demonstrate intrusive behavior which builds strong relationships with advisees
• Use appropriate information sources
• Are knowledgeable about academic requirements and policies, as well as university procedures
• Evidence student success rate
• Achieve exemplary advisee evaluations (summary data)
• Serve role as advisor/mentor
• Give adequate time to understanding and advising students
• Make efforts to improve advising skills and stay abreast of changes in regulations and procedures
• Monitor student progress toward academic and career goals
• Engage in developmental advising (career and life planning) beyond course scheduling
• Attend and support advisor development programs
• Engender positive colleague perceptions of their advising skills