Hall of Fame 2012:

Dear FGCU Campus Community,

It’s that time of year again!  The Division of Student Affairs is accepting applications for the 2012 FGCU Hall of Fame. 

The Hall of Fame is the highest recognition given to student leaders at Florida Gulf Coast University.  Selection to the FGCU Hall of Fame is limited each year to no more than (10) students who demonstrate superior leadership, integrity, and achievement as a member of the university community.

Applications are available in the Vice President for Student Affairs Office, Cohen Center #104 and online at the Vice President for Student Affairs website.

Hall of Fame applications are due on or before Friday, February 29th, 2012 by 4:00p.m.  to the Vice President for Student Affairs Office, Cohen Center #104.  A selection committee will choose up to (10) students who will be recognized at a ceremony on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 3:00pm in the Cohen Center Ballroom. 

If you have any questions, please contact my office at 239-590-7910.

Thank you,

J. Michael Rollo

Vice President for Student Affairs

Hall of Fame Archives:

2011 Hall of Fame Winners

2010 Hall of Fame Winners

2009 Hall of Fame Winners

2008 Hall of Fame Winners

2007 Hall of Fame Winners

FGCU Student of the Year Awards 

 Dear Colleagues,

 It is time, once again, to recognize our most outstanding undergraduate and graduate students.  This is a call for nominations for FGCU Student of the Year at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  All nominations are due via email by Friday, February 24^th by 4:30 PM.  All awards will be announced at the 15^th  annual Celebration of Excellence Awards ceremony scheduled for Friday, April 13, 2012 and will be kept confidential until that time.  Please carefully read the following to ensure that any student you nominate meets the criteria as outlined below.

 FGCU presents two Student of the Year (SOTY) awards on an annual basis to students who demonstrate outstanding collegiality and commitment to the mission and guiding principles of FGCU.  These awards include:

Undergraduate Student of the Year:  Awarded to an undergraduate student who is in academic good standing, has completed a minimum of 12 credits at FGCU and is registered for, and successfully completing, at least nine (9) credits in both the fall and spring semesters during the academic year in which the award is given.  For example, for the award given in the spring of 2012, they must have taken at least nine (9) credits during the fall of 2011, and at least nine (9) credits during the spring of 2012.

Graduate Student of the Year:  Awarded to a graduate student who is in academic good standing, has completed a minimum of 12 credits at FGCU and is registered for, and successfully completing, at least six (6) credits in both the fall and spring semesters during the academic year in which the award is given.  For example, for the award given in the spring of 2012, they must have taken at least six (6) credits during the fall of 2011, and at least six (6) credits during the spring of 2012.

 In the event that a student has successfully completed fewer than the required number of hours due to changes within the academic unit (e.g. course cancelled during the semester), the student may petition the SOTY committee to consider the unusual circumstances.

Award

Recipients of the Student of the Year awards will be recognized at the Celebration of Excellence during the spring semester. 

Nomination Process

 Nominations are submitted to the Vice President of Student Affairs Office, via email, Attention:  Tammy McCaslin, tmccaslin@fgcu.edu,,   by February 24^th  at 4:30 PM.  Nominations must come from individuals with direct knowledge of the nominee’s qualifications and achievements.  This may include students, peers, administrators, staff, or community members.

 Students may not solicit nominations, nor may they nominate themselves.

 Nominators can only nominate one person for each award and may do so by email.  Include complete contact information for the nominee, including telephone numbers and email address, to facilitate SOTY committee contact with the nominee.

The email nomination must include:

• How the nominator knows the nominee (relationship between the nominator and nominee)
• How long the nominator has known the nominee
• How the nominee meets the award criteria

All who accept the nomination must notify the Vice President of Student Affairs Office, Attention:  Tammy McCaslin, tmccaslin@fgcu.edu, by March 23^rd  at 4:30 PM, accepting the nomination and authorizing the committee members to access the student academic file.

 Documentation (PDF Portfolio)

Candidates for the Student of the Year Awards prepare a PDF portfolio of no more than 20 pages containing materials which demonstrate their achievements.  Student of the Year PDF portfolios are emailed to the Vice President of Student Affairs Office, Attention:  Tammy McCaslin, tmccaslin@fgcu.edu  , by March 23^rd  at 4:30 PM. 

All portfolios must contain:

• A 2-minute video uploaded to YouTube showcasing commitment to leadership, scholarship, and service. Provide the YouTube link in the submitted portfolio.
• A statement (no more than 2 pages in length) from the student that supports his/her nomination.  This statement demonstrates the achievements of the student in leadership, scholarship and service.
• At least one reference contact person (including name, title, email address, and phone numbers) should be from a faculty member who has had the student in class and can verify ways in which the candidate added to the learning environment.  The SOTY Committee will contact the reference at their discretion.
• At least one reference contact person (including name, title, email address, and phone numbers) should be from a person who has direct evidence of the student’s commitment to service.
• Evidence (letters, articles, web pages, videos, collages, etc.) as to the achievements of the student in the categories of leadership, scholarship and service.
• An unofficial transcript, which can be found on Gulfline.

 Selection Committee

The Student of the Year committee will consist of the Student Affairs Team and the Dean of Students (or designee).  If the student representative to the SAT is being considered for this award, the Student Government president shall appoint a substitute.

 If members of the committee must be absent for the final meeting in which they vote on the recipients of the awards, they must each send a representative from their college in their place. 

 Award Evaluation Criteria

 The FGCU Student of the Year Award seeks to recognize overall achievement.  It is expected that the student receiving the award will demonstrate excellence in leadership, scholarship, and service to the university and to the community.

 Evidence of achievement in these categories may include (but is not limited to):

 Leadership

Evidence that the candidate upholds the standards of the university

Evidence of initiative

Evidence of significant participation in organizations

Evidence of time management skills

Evidence of honor and integrity

Evidence of respect for peers

 Scholarship

Academic honors

Letters from faculty

Evidence of the spirit of intellectual curiosity in the learning environment

Enthusiasm for learning

Conference papers

Class projects

Submissions to journals, including Ampersand, The Eagle, or others

 Service

University community

             Student government association

              The Eagle News

              Greek Letter Organizations

               Participation in student organizations

               Participation with University Services

               Peer tutoring

 Local community

Fund raising opportunities

                Habitat for Humanity

                Red Cross

                March of Dimes

                Walkathons

                Homeless shelters

                Activities at area schools (K-12)        

 Global community

                Participation in environmental issues

                Participation in the global learning community (i.e. web pages)

                Study Abroad Experiences

                International Service Learning Opportunities

NEW PROFESSIONALS INSTITUTE (NPI)

We are now accepting applications for the Division of Student Affairs New Professionals Institute (NPI). A description of the purpose and eligibility for NPI can be found below. An application along with a calendar of events are linked. Applications must be submitted by 8/29.

Purpose:
The New Professionals Institute (NPI) is designed to assist professionals to better understand their roles and responsibilities as Student Affairs Practitioners. This Institute will provide on-going job training and development for staff in the Division of Student Affairs at Florida Gulf Coast University. The NPI will also assist new professionals in developing relationships with other professionals to improve division- wide collaboration.

Objectives:

1. Provide new professionals with staff development programs that are customized to meet their needs.
2. Provide staff with information that will help them understand their roles in the Division of Student Affairs and FGCU.
3. Develop new professionals to have a stronger understanding of their role as a Student Affairs practitioner specifically in areas of professionalism, management, and leadership.
4. Introduce staff to others in the division with common work goals or duties.
5. Provide an intensive learning experience that motivates staff and helps them to be more effective in doing their job.

Program Curriculum:

1. Monthly Seminar –Presenters would be other professionals from the division and/or the university. Seminar would be approx 3 – 4 hrs depending on topic. Institute would have a total of 6 seminars, one per month. Months would be September, October, November, January, February and March.
2. Brown Bag Luncheon Series – Luncheons would occur 2 times per semester. Brown Bag would be an extended lunch of 2 hrs.
3. Project/Case Study – Participants will be assigned a project at the beginning of the Institute. Groups would be responsible for presenting their findings at the end of the Institute at the closing luncheon.
4. Ropes Course Session in December – Full day

If you have any questions, please contact Tammy McCaslin or Brian Fisher  

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