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Nominate Faculty and Staff for 2023 Board Excellence Awards

Is there a faculty or staff member who has had a tremendously positive impact on your student experience? Please consider nominating them for a 2023 Board Excellence Award. We know that you are busy with your studies, so we’ve made the nomination process simple and convenient. Find the nomination form here. Nominations can be submitted March 30 until May 26. 2023. 

 

Student First Award Criteria:  

“Student First” Award – Faculty  

Recognizes a core or contributing faculty member who demonstrates commitment to the University values with an emphasis on student first, through mentoring and dedication to preparing students to be leaders in their fields. This nominee goes above and beyond in advocacy and service to our students and the community. This nominee: 

  • Puts student success first
  • Provides for student learning opportunities outside the classroom
  • Ensures that students have access to educational assistance and advising outside of class
  • Encourages student engagement through creative, innovative and evolving teaching techniques
  • Advances multicultural awareness and inclusion to support the success of students with diverse backgrounds and needs, and encourages acceptance to help prepare students to thrive in a diverse world

“Student First” Award – Staff  

Recognizes a staff member who puts students first through effective communication, providing resources and a source of encouragement. This nominee goes above and beyond in advocacy or service to students and the University.  This nominee: 

  • Provides students with information and resources, above and beyond what is needed, to succeed at USAHS
  • Ensures that students have access to educational support, assistance and advising outside of class
  • Serves as a role model for students through demonstrated commitment to the University values with an emphasis on student first
  • Embraces inclusion for all students and supports those with diverse experiences, backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives

USAHS employees: Please see MyUSA>Campus Connection>Human Resources>Faculty and Staff Award Nomination Criteria for faculty and staff 2023 Board Excellence Award criteria and nomination form. 

Students on the Move Can Connect on Housing Needs

Are you graduating or going on clinicals and need to sublease your place? Are you looking for a roommate? Fill out a request on our Housing Portal. The Housing Portal helps connect students who are looking for housing or roommates to those with sublease and roommate opportunities!

Simply sign in using your usa.edu credentials, choose your campus and select Roommate/Sublease Requests. Click the “New” button on the top, and complete the form. Be sure to check back regularly and see if anyone posted something relevant to your needs. This portal is only available to those with a usa.edu account. If you have any questions, please contact mlunsford@usa.edu.

 

Core Values and Mission

COVID-19 RESOURCES

Clinical Placements: Most clinical partners require students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to meet their Clinical Experience requirement. Clinical placements and experiences may be at risk for those students who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

  • Quick Reference Guide to COVID-19 Links

  • Reentry Communications can be found at usa.edu/return-to-campus/.

  •  Updated FAQS and Reentry Decision Chart

  • Face Masks remain optional in all campus facilities, except:
    • If you are exposed to COVID-19 and do not have symptoms, wear a mask for 10 full days following the most recent date of exposure.
    • If you test positive for COVID-19, remain off campus and isolate for five days after the date of symptom onset. When symptoms resolve, campus may be accessed if a mask is worn at all times through the 10th day after symptoms began.
    • We continue to encourage the use of face masks for our pro-bono clinics and with research study participants.
    • Face masks will continue to be made available on all campuses.

  • Use THIS procedure to report exposure to COVID-19 at clinical internships or fieldwork experiences.