Kansas State University

Nominate a first-year advocate

Submitted by K-State First

K-State First is seeking nominations for the Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award. Nominees may include faculty, staff or graduate students who have demonstrated dedication and innovation in addressing the needs of first-year students. Successful candidates will have a record of improving the undergraduate student experience with a focus on the first-year.

The winner of the Kansas State University Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award will represent our campus community in the national competition sponsored by the National Resource Center for First-Year Experience and Students in Transition.

Nominations are accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. Please submit your nominations via email to kstatefirst@k-state.edu or via campus mail to K-State First, 122 Anderson Hall.

Nominations should include:

• A letter of nomination provided by the nominator -- one page;
• A supporting narrative -- not to exceed five pages -- that:
  • Describes the nominee’s efforts and attributes that make him/her an advocate for first-year students,
  • Provides evidence of the impact of efforts on first-year students, and
  • Provides evidence of the impact on the culture of the institution;
• At least one supporting letter of nomination from colleagues or students;
• Additional supporting materials such as pamphlets, program materials, videotapes or annual reports will not be included in the review.

Questions? Please email kstatefirst@k-state.edu.