The Office of the Provost, in conjunction with the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity, is pleased to present the University Distinguished Mentor Award (UDMA) to recognize the considerable efforts and accomplishments of full-time faculty who serve as effective mentors. Mentoring is a sustained partnership that is necessarily multifaceted and is enhanced by mutual respect and concern. Far from being just an advisor, a mentor serves as teacher, advocate, sponsor, and role model.

Previous recipients of the UDMA are:

• Dr. Howard Whiteman, 2007-2008, Professor of Biological Sciences
• Dr. Paula Waddill, co-recipient 2006-2007, Professor of Psychology
• Dr. Terry Derting, co-recipient 2006-2007, Professor of Biological Sciences

• School of Agriculture: Vacant (Was previously filled by David Ferguson)
• College of Business and Public Affairs: Lou Tillson (BPA, 2 years of service remaining)
• College of Education: Vacant (Was previously filled by Lee Kem)
• College of Humanities and Fine Arts: Z.B. Smetana (1 year of service remaining)
• College of Health Sciences and Human Services: Kate King (1 year of service remaining)
• College of Science, Engineering and Technology: Tom Kind (2 years of service remaining)

Dr. Smetana serves as chair of the Committee. John Mateja and Jody Cofer assist the Committee ex-officio.

The 2008-2009 Guidelines will be available during the first-half of the fall semester.

Click Here to View the 2007-2008 Guidelines.