2016CAFNR Student Council

Nomination Form for OutstandingCAFNR Student

Outstanding applicants are based on the criteria below and may be previous winners of the award. Faculty and CAFNR clubs are allowed to nominate students for this honor. Students may NOT nominate themselves. Each club and faculty member is allowed to nominate one person per class. The seniors being nominated MUST be graduating this May. Students are allowed to accept only one nomination, be it from either an organization or faculty member. A résumé and this signed cover letter must accompany each application.

Please complete and return this application in hardcopy form to the front desk of 2-64 Agriculture Building by 5 PM on Monday, February 29th, 2016. You may attach additional pages if necessary. Late applications will NOT be accepted. Applicants are subject to interviews if necessary. The Outstanding Senior will be announced at graduation on Friday, May 13th, 2016. The Outstanding Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior will be recognized at the Celebration of Excellence on April 14th, 2016. If you have any questions please contact Rebecca Schleicher ().

There are three sections and each section MUST have your student number in the upper right-hand corner and be put on separate sheets of paper. This cover letter and a resume MUST be attached to the three sections.

Nominee’s Name: Year:

Address: Phone Number:

E-mail:

Major: Minor:

Club/Organization:

Nominator’s Name:

Nominator’s Signature:

Department:

Section I:

A)Cumulative GPA

B)Major (s) & Minor(s)

C)Co-Curricular/Leadership Activities

CAFNR & Program Activities, University/Campus involvement, Community Service/Volunteerism, and Awards/Honors (DO NOT EXCEED TEN ENTRIES)

D)Work Experience/Internships/Study Abroad

* Please follow this format for Sections C and D:

Name of Activity, Service Project, Leadership Position, etc.

Dates of Participation

Brief explanation of activity

*Example Entry*

CAFNR Student Council President

November 2011 – November 2012

I am the official representative of the council and the students in the college. I conduct meetings along with delegating and completing various tasks.

Section II:

Recommendation Statement: Why do you feel the person nominated deserves to be named as an “Outstanding” student for his or her class? (2 pages double spaced maximum)

Section III:

Student Essay: Recalling your experiences in college (classes, organizations, work, study abroad, etc.) please describe why you would be the most deserving student of the CAFNR Outstanding Student Award? (Minimum of 200 words, maximum of 500 words)

CHECKLIST:

  • All sections of this form have been completed, with each section on a separate page.
  • Student Number appears on upper right-hand corner of every page.
  • Cover letter of this form is attached and signed by nominator.
  • Résumé is attached.
  • Returned to 2-64 Ag Building by 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 29th, 2016.