Do you know of or work with an excellent Academic Advisor? Has this Advisor shaped your academic career in a positive way? Now is the time to recognize their hard work!
Monday, March 30, 2026

By CLAS Advising

The University of Iowa’s Pat Folsom Excellence in Academic Advising Award was created to recognize the support that Academic Advisors provide to students on our campus. 

student waves as she enters her advisor's office

The award is named in honor of Pat Folsom, who spent 30 years in academic advising at the University of Iowa. During her tenure at Iowa, Pat was a fierce advocate for student success, as well as for the role that advisors play in the student experience. 

Please fill out this Qualtrics form to nominate a deserving Academic Advisor on the University of Iowa campus. All nominations are due by May 1, 2026. Award recipients will be recognized in September 2026.

Excellent Academic Advisors: 

  • Facilitate Student Success through critical academic guidance for undergraduates. 
  • Demonstrate a passion to work with students while maintaining a professional and helpful attitude.
  • Contribute to a spirit of collaboration with colleagues and departments across campus to improve support for the students we serve.
  • Display a commitment to professional development, as well as a willingness to try new approaches. 

If this sounds like an academic advisor that you know, don’t miss this exciting opportunity to nominate them by May 1, 2026.