John C. Stophel Student Awards
The John C. Stophel Distinguished Student Award is presented annually to recognize high potential business students who have made significant and meaningful contributions to UTC, the Gary W. Rollins College of Business and their communities while maintaining a strong academic record.
Recipients of the Stophel Award will be presented at a community reception during the spring semester and will be recognized as part of a display in Fletcher Hall for the following academic year. Students must submit an application in order to be considered for this award.
Selection Criteria
- Evidence of exceptional extracurricular leadership and community service. Community engagement evidenced by a pattern of strong contributions to the Rollins College of Business, UTC, or civic organizations will be highly valued, as will activities resulting in lasting impact and quantifiable results.
- Award recipients will have some of the following characteristics: strong leadership skills, self-motivating initiative, and exceptional presentation skills.
- This award is open to any business undergraduate student with at least junior status by Fall 2020 with a minimum GPA of 3.2.
Commitment
There are no formal guidelines for the 4-month program that begins in late-January and runs through May. However, it is important to note that a successful mentor/mentee relationship requires commitment by both individuals. As with any relationship, the most beneficial connections are those that have been developed over time. Therefore, we recommend each student connect virtually or in person at least once a month with his/her mentor. In addition to the organized luncheon meet and greet and the community event, the mentees and mentors will likely have the opportunity to connect via phone, at community events, over coffee or lunch, or at the Chambliss office.