December Lange Treacy Earns Board of Regents Kudos Award
She was recognized by colleagues for her transformational leadership and commitment to improving student outcomes through innovative advising practices.
- published: 2026/04/28
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At their April meeting, the University of Nebraska (NU) System Board of Regents presented December Lange Treacy, director of undergraduate advising in the College of Business Administration for the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), with a Kudos Award for her transformational leadership and commitment to improving student outcomes through innovative advising practices.
Steve Schulz, the Lucas Diamond Professor and Associate Professor of Management, said that “December has transformed the CBA advising operation through strategic vision and operational efficiency. Her efforts have yielded measurable improvements in student outcomes. She implemented data-driven systems that streamlined student interactions, developed communication protocols that ensure consistent messaging across the advising team, and established quality assurance measures that have elevated the services provided to students.”
But her impact doesn’t stop there.
Schulz said, “December's influence extends well beyond traditional advising boundaries. She has become an indispensable strategic partner in academic program development, contributing essential insights that bridge student outcomes with curriculum development. Her analytical approach to program evaluation has informed critical decisions about new program launches and existing program modifications.”
In presenting the Board of Regents KUDOS award to Lange Treacy, UNO Student Body President/Regent Drew Leisy thanked her dedication to UNO.
Congratulations, December!
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