Harvey H. Jordan Award

Engineering Communications Office

This fund was established in the University of Illinois Foundation to honor Harvey H. Jordan, who served for many years as professor of general engineering and associate dean of the College of Engineering. The income from this fund is used for an annual award to an outstanding senior in engineering. The selection is based on high scholastic standing and character.

Note: This award is not based on nominations. Finalists go through a rigorous interview process.

Solicitation
January
The associate dean for academic programs collects data sheets and records for all graduating seniors (August, October, January, and May) with 4.0 GPAs. Completed materials are supplied to chair of awards subcommittee. Subcommittee screens applicants and chooses 4 or 5. Secretary in the office of the associate dean for academic programs sets up the interviews. One recipient is chosen.

Selection
Late January
One recipient selected by college awards subcommittee.

Publication
Late January
Awards subcommittee reports name of recipient to associate dean for academic programs, who will notify and instruct recipient concerning convocation and awards luncheon.

Logistics
February/March
The editor in the Engineering Communications Office prepares the college awards convocation booklet, which will carry a biosketch and photo of recipient. Recipient will be presented the award at the awards convocation. Associate dean for academic programs will invite recipient and family to awards luncheon.

Note: The Jordan Award recipient traditionally gives the students' response (brief speech) at the awards convocation luncheon.

Previous Recipients