Alana White Named 2021 Academic Advisor of the Year
White's nominators describe her as an advisor that regularly goes above and beyond.
- contact: Sammi Kaiser
- phone: 402.554.4077
- email: skkaiser@unomaha.edu
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Academic advising is recognized as at "the very core of successful institutional efforts to educate and retain students" (Tinto, 1987). It may be the "single most underestimated characteristic of a successful college experience" (Light, 2001).
The Advisor of the Year award was created to recognize and honor advisors for their:
Alana will be presented with her certificate and $500 award at the virtual 2021 Faculty Senate/Staff Advisory Council/Academic Advising Council Recognition Banquet.
The Advisor of the Year award was created to recognize and honor advisors for their:
- Contribution and service to students and academic advising on campus;
- Advocacy and collaboration for students and academic advising best practices;
- Initiative and attitude in improving academic advising.
Alana will be presented with her certificate and $500 award at the virtual 2021 Faculty Senate/Staff Advisory Council/Academic Advising Council Recognition Banquet.