The Paul C. Hager Excellence in Advising Award has been awarded since 1993. The award recognizes one member of the College Faculty each year for their outstanding contribution to student’s lives through excellence in advising.

Each spring members of the College/General Faculties and the student body are asked to nominate advisers for the Paul C. Hager Excellence in Advising Award. A selection committee consisting of the past three winners of the award and the Provost select a recipient from the confidential nominations. The recipient is announced at Commencement and receives a plaque and a cash award.

The criteria for the award are as follows:

• Encourages students to assume active roles in planning their academic programs and assists them in identifying the means to reach their goals;
• Is a good listener who devotes adequate time to advising students;
• Expresses interest in and respect for students;
• Keeps regular office hours and is available at those scheduled times;
• Keeps up to date on changes in academic regulations and provides students with accurate information;
• Refers students to other sources when not sure about particular issues.