Seawolf Student Leader Award

Applications are due March 22nd, 2013 by 5 PM.

Purpose

Actively engaging students in intentionally designed and meaningful student leadership experiences is a fundamental purpose of UAA's Division of Student Development.  Student leadership experiences benefit students, the university, and society in many ways.  Students engaged in these experiences develop strong leadership skills for life, have a deeper understanding of inter-personal dynamics, and experience more positive personal growth and development.  Quality student leadership experiences contribute to UAA's overall learning environment, increase student retention, engage students in university decision-making and policy development; enhance student, faculty, and staff recruitment efforts, and create loyal alumni.

The Seawolf Student Leader Award recognizes student leaders who, through their leadership, involvement, and commitment, made significant contributions to campus life.  Students are recognized for leadership contributions that go above and beyond the norm, while sustaining quality academic performance.

Criteria for Eligibility

• Have not previously received the Seawolf Student Leader Award
  
• Currently enrolled in at least six credits at the University of Alaska Anchorage (Goose Lake Campus) and in good disciplinary standing.  
• Admitted to a UAA certificate or degree program
• Minimum of 3.0 cumulative UAA GPA (at time of application)
• Have earned 20 or more credit hours from the Anchorage campus
• On-going leadership involvement at UAA
• The student's involvement may include memberships with campus groups, coordinating events on campus, holding a campus job or being appointed or elected to a leadership position with an organization, board, or committee
• Submitted a complete application

Awarding Process

The Seawolf Student Leader Award Selection Committee is appointed by the Dean of Students and composed of two faculty/staff members and two students not applying for the Seawolf Student Leader Award. After verifying eligibility, the committee evaluates the application materials based on accuracy and thoroughness of application materials, academic performance, breadth of participation in student leadership experiences, depth of involvement in student leadership experiences, and significance of contributions to campus life.

Award recipients receive up to $1500 in tuition credit for Spring 2013, a Seawolf lapel pin, and certificate of recognition.

Special Considerations

The number of actual awards available each semester varies.  All applicants are notified of their award status within ten days following the committee's decision.  Tuition credit recipients must be admitted to the University of Alaska Anchorage (Goose Lake Campus).  The tuition credit may only be used for Anchorage campus classes that are not self-support and used in the Spring 2013 semester.  Tuition credit recipients must meet all published and unpublished eligibility requirements.  If, after informing a recipient they are receiving a tuition credit waiver, the University determines they are not eligible for a tuition credit waiver; the recipient will retain the Seawolf Student Leader Award distinction, but will not receive any additional consideration in place of the forgone tuition credit wavier.

Application Deadline

To be considered for the Seawolf Student Leader Award, a complete application must be received by the Student Clubs and Greek Life staff in Student Union 210 by 5pm on Friday, March 22nd, 2013.

Questions

Should you have questions regarding the Seawolf Student Leader Award or this process, please contact Jessica Dyrdahl, Leadership Coordinator for Student Clubs and Greek Life at 907-786-1217 or via e-mail at jessica.dyrdahl@uaa.alaska.edu.