The award nomination includes:

• Letter of Nomination with supporting narrative (from Nominator) -- not to exceed 5 pages
  • Should include examples of the nominee's efforts and attributes that make them an advocate for first-year students and addresses the following:​
    • Describe the nominee's efforts and attributes that make them an advocate for first-year students;
    • Provide evidence of the impact of the nominee's efforts on first-year students
    • Provide evidence of the impact of the nominee's efforts on the culture of the institution, college, or unit
• Nominee's Resume/CV
• Supporting Letter(s) from Faculty, Staff, or Students - there is no strict limit, however a max of 2 per type (faculty, staff, student) is typical

2022- Sahar Mari

In January, students can submit nominations of Hullabaloo U instructors who:

• Help students achieve academic success, discover and connect with Texas A&M University, and promote personal development, wellbeing, and social responsibility

• Use interesting, interactive, and varied methods to facilitate student learning and achievement of course outcomes

• Encourage and facilitate meaningful class discussions

• Display enthusiasm for the course and students

• Express care and concern for student success and wellbeing

• Promote an inclusive, enjoyable, and welcoming environment and demonstrates respect for students

• Develop meaningful relationships with students by being personable, approachable, and available both in and out of the classroom

• Demonstrate knowledge related to course content

• Motivate and inspire others by their passion for learning and personal commitment to each student

• Demonstrate a sustained commitment to professional growth as an instructor and to the Hullabaloo U program

• Create an intentional and effective course design that reflects best practices and provide an appropriate balance of challenge and support

2022 - Elizabeth Lindan
2021- Dr. Catharina LaPorte

In January, students can submit nominations of Hullabaloo U peer mentors who:

• Helps students achieve academic success, discover and connect with Texas A&M University, and promote personal development, wellbeing, and social responsibility

• Uses interesting, interactive, and varied methods to facilitate student learning and achievement of course outcomes

• Encourages and facilitates meaningful class discussions

• Displays enthusiasm for the course and students

• Expresses care and concern for student success and wellbeing

• Promotes an inclusive, enjoyable, and welcoming environment and demonstrates respect for students

• Develops meaningful relationships with students by being personable, approachable, and available both in and out of the classroom

• Demonstrates knowledge related to course content

• Motivates and inspires others by their passion for learning and personal commitment to each student

• Demonstrates a sustained commitment to personal growth as a peer mentor and to the Hullabaloo U program

2022 - Alisbah Khan