Students encouraged to nominate staff for Pathfinder Award

The Department of �ֻ�ֱ�� Native Studies and Rural Development is seeking nominations for the 2022 Pathfinder Award. Students are encouraged to submit nominations using . The deadline for nominations is April 13.

The Pathfinder Award is an annual award established in 2012 to honor one outstanding UAF staff member who possesses a high degree of ethical standards, compassion and dedication to the academic success of �ֻ�ֱ�� Native and rural students. The awardee will be announced on April 29.

A nomination may be submitted by any UAF staff or student, though student nominations are given greater weight. The selection committee will base its decision primarily on the following criteria:

The nominee serves as an advocate for �ֻ�ֱ�� Native/rural students,
The nominee assisted �ֻ�ֱ�� Native/rural students to overcome personal and academic challenges,
The nominee demonstrates a high level of commitment to the mission of �ֻ�ֱ�� Native/rural student success,
The nominee engages effectively with leadership, students and the region to advance educational opportunities for �ֻ�ֱ�� Native/rural students.

Please contact Sherrie Jones at sljones19@alaska.edu or 907-474-5808 with any questions.