Outstanding Peer Advisor of the Year Award

Nominate an outstanding peer advisor for Peer Advisor of the Year for this annual USU award to be given each May.

Criteria

  1. Served as a peer advisor for at least two semesters.
  2. Demonstrates competency in using advising approaches and strategies.
  3. Understands expected outcomes of academic advising.
  4. Knowledge of curriculum, degree programs, and other academic requirements.
  5. Seeks and shares information about campus and community resources that support student success
  6. Understands Degree Works and Appointment Manager advising tools.
  7. Creates rapport and builds academic advising relationships.
  8. Communicates in an inclusive and respectful manner.
  9. Plans and conducts successful advising interactions.
  10. Engages in continuous assessment and development of their growth as a peer advisor.

Nomination Process

Supervisors provide a 1-2 page nomination letter describing the impact the peer advisor has had on students and how they meet the criteria. Nominated peer advisors are then invited to provide a personal statement describing how they meet the criteria.

Nominate an Outstanding Peer Advisor

Previous Award Winners

  • 2022—Madeline Peterson, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
  • 2021—Baylee Vogler, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
  • 2020—Kinsey Brashears, Global Engagement
  • 2019—Cameron Murray, College of Science
  • 2018—Kara Swenson, College of Science
  • 2017—Katie Gerratt, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences