UNO Academic Advising Council Names Kristen Plowick Advisor of the Month 

Kristen Plowick, Advisor II in the University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO) College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was recently named the “Advisor of the Month” by the Academic Advising Council (AAC) for the month of September. 

The award was presented to Plowick at the September Academic Advising Council meeting.   

Her nominators said,

“Kristen is an absolute gem and angel on this earth. She's incredibly dedicated to not only serving her students to the best of her abilities, but her advising colleagues as well. Kristen served as AAC's Social and Recognition Committee Chair for the last two years and did an exceptional job at it. She came up with fun ways for advisors on campus to network and get to know each other better. This isn't just important for advisors' mental wellbeing and sense of belonging — the more we know each other and work better together, the better we can serve the students of UNO. Kristen is an exemplary leader, advisor, colleague, and friend. UNO is extremely lucky to have her!”

“Kristen has been a joy to work with! She has constantly helped out with transfer-related work when it comes to the many students I have sent her way. She always has a positive mindset and is awesome to be around!"

“She has been such a wonderful support as I’ve transitioned into my new role in the social recognition committee. She is always quick to help when I have questions, and it’s clear how much she genuinely cares about people and wants to see them succeed.”

For being selected as the AAC Advisor of the Month, Plowick received a certificate and gift card. 

Nominate an Academic Advisor for the "Advisor of the Month Award" 

If you know one of your colleagues has gone above and beyond in their exceptional service to students, their colleagues and/or the university, nominate them for the Advisor of the Month Award! Each month, one advisor will be selected at random from the nominations to receive the award at the Academic Advising Council meeting. All nominees will be recognized by AAC for their work. 

Nominees must be at least .5 FTE whose primary role is academic advising. Once selected, advisors would not be eligible to receive the award again for one calendar year, although they can still be nominated in recognition of their work. 

To nominate an academic advisor, complete the nomination form on the AAC website. 

About the Academic Advising Council (AAC) 

Monthly forums keep advisors up to date on topics ranging from best practices in advising to technology and program updates. The group, which formally launched in 2011, welcomes not just advisors to its meetings, but also many other professionals on campus who support UNO students. 

The Academic Advising Council meets the third Thursday of each month at 1:30 P.M. 

Meetings are open to the public