Grad Studies Announces the Recipients of the 2024 Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Award
27 faculty across the university recognized for their commitment to grad students
- by Grad News
Commitment. Passion. Empathy. These descriptors were just a few of the plaudits the winners of the 2024 Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Award received in their nomination letters.
“[This professor’s] mentorship is always the perfect balance of pushing you to your full capacity, while also supporting at a level that fosters independence, creativity and self-ownership.”
“[This professor] combines a deep sense of empathy with a steely commitment to student development.”
“[This professor’s] mentorship has not only enriched my academic experience but has also instilled in me a deep sense of confidence and passion for my field of study.”
Among the 27 faculty members who won this year’s award, five were from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, five were from the College of Biological Sciences, seven were from the College of Engineering, eight were from the College of Letters and Sciences, and two were from the School of Veterinary Medicine.
As one of many Graduate Studies initiatives dedicated to showcasing and promoting positive advising and mentoring experiences within graduate education at UC Davis, this award recognizes faculty members for their outstanding contributions to the graduate student experience. Jean-Pierre Delplanque, vice provost and dean of Graduate Studies, expressed his deep appreciation for this year’s winners and their role.
“Effective advising and quality mentorship are crucial components of graduate student success and well-being,” he said. “That’s why these components are central to our UC Davis Graduate Studies strategic plan, and it’s why I’m so grateful to this group for giving their time and talents to our graduate students.”
We congratulate center affiliated faculty Audrey Fan (Biomedical Engineering and Neurology) and Weijian Yang (Electrical and Computer Engineering) for being awarded the 2024 Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Award in recognition of their commitment to grad students.
For the entire list of the 2024 winners by college/school, go to the original article published at this link.