2027 Student Success Impact Award Nomination Form

Award Description

The Student Success Impact Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant and meaningful contribution to student success at LSU through their work, leadership, service, or commitment to students.

This award celebrates individuals whose efforts have strengthened the student experience, removed barriers to success, expanded access to support, or positively influenced students' academic progress, persistence, or overall well-being.

Applications for the Student Success Impact Award are due December 1, 2026 by 11:59 PM.

Eligibility
- Open to current LSU faculty and staff.
- Nominees may serve in academic, administrative, student support, or other university roles.
- Contributions may occur through direct student interaction, program development, leadership, or behind-the-scenes efforts.
- Self-nominations and nominations by colleagues are welcome.

Nominations will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Demonstrated Impact on Student Success
Evidence that the nominee's efforts have meaningfully improved student experiences, access to resources, academic progress, persistence, or other student-success outcomes.

2. Commitment to Students
A demonstrated dedication to understanding student needs, removing barriers, and creating opportunities for students to succeed.

3. Collaboration and Leadership
Efforts to collaborate across departments, influence positive change, or strengthen a culture of student success at LSU.

4. Sustained Contribution
Consistency, dedication, and meaningful contributions to student success over time.

Application for the Student Success Impact Award

Nominee Information

Nominee's Name

Nominee's Title / Position

Nominee's Department / Unit

Nominee's Email

Nominator Information

Nominator's Name

Nominator's Title / Position

Nominator's Department / Unit

Nominator's Email Address

Relationship to the Nominee

Is this a self-nomination?

Yes

Narrative Questions

1. Describe the nominee's contributions to student success at LSU.What has this individual done to support students, address challenges, or strengthen the student experience? (Maximum 300 words)

2. What meaningful impact has resulted from the nominee's work? Provide specific examples or evidence of positive outcomes. Evidence may include quantitative data, student feedback, improved processes, expanded services, or other demonstrated results. (Maximum 300 words)

3. How has the nominee demonstrated commitment, leadership, or collaboration in advancing student success? Describe how their work reflects a sustained commitment to helping students succeed. (Maximum 250 words)

Optional Supporting Documentation

Upload up to two supporting documents, such as student testimonials, outcome summaries, assessment results, or letters of support.
Documents must be a PDF or Word document.