The 2013 Advisor Recognition Reception and Social happened on Tuesday
May 7th at the Crimson View in the Union building. Over 70 advisors
attended to eat food, mingle, and wait for the announcement of the 2013
UAAC Academic Advising Awards.
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There was great food options catered by Chartwells.
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| Bobbi Davis and Jen Wozab grab some snacks during the social portion of the event. |
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| (Left to right) Martina Stewart, Shari Lindsay, and Taunya Dressler. |
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| (Left to right) Jill Wilson, Amy Urbanek, and Betsy Cook survey all the treats. |
Advisors had some great company while enjoying the panoramic views that the Crimson Corner has to offer.
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| Gina Shipley catches up with fellow advisors. |
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| (Left to right) Besy Cook, Terese Pratt, and Laura Shackelford chat. |
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| (Left to right) Jill Wilson, Heather Crum, Faye Baron and Mary Ann Dresher. |
After the social the formal program began. Beautiful flowers set the stage for a much deserved awards ceremony.
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| Martina Stewart and Shari Lindsey spoke about the UAAC award history and this year's recipients. |
This year the UAAC award was split into two awards: The Outstanding "New" Advisor and The Outstanding "Wise" Advisor.
Nominees for the Outstanding "New" Advisor award included:
Samantha Brodey –
Political Science
Dave Gard –
Biology
Angela Gardiner –
Mathematics
Candy Sorenson –
Sociology
Michelle Taliaferro - Honors College
Jennifer Watt- Environmental and Sustainability Studies
* Jennifer Wozab- University College
Kim Hackford-Peer- Gender Studies
Nominees for the Outstanding "Wise" Advisor award included:
Jason Barkemeyer- Business
Heather Crum- University College
*Bobbi Davis- Family and Consumer Studies
Gina Shipley- College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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| All of the nominees for the UAAC Academic Advisor Award |
"Jennifer Wozab has embraced her role as a new advisor in
University College with enthusiasm and energy. She is described as having
a 'clear and patient approach' with which she 'really tries to teach students
so that they are able to understand how to be successful on our campus'.
Jen has created Mandatory Advising Program materials to assist students
and advisors. She seeks out professional development and presents at
various conferences. There is much more that can be said, but it is most
complementary when seasoned co-workers describe working with her as 'invigorating' or that 'she is viewed as a leader, innovator, and trusted
colleague'. Jennifer Wozab is most deserving of the 2013 UAAC Outstanding 'New' Advisor Award."
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| An unsuspecting Jen Wozab revives the 2013 UAAC New Academic Advising Award |
Bobbi Davis is a caring, responsible, knowledgeable,
personable and proactive advisor in the Department of Family and Consumer
Studies. She is well respected by students and faculty, so much so that
when her department was undergoing curriculum revisions, “faculty would not
meet unless Bobbi could be in attendance”. Her faculty view her
“understanding of students’ needs, departmental programs and university
requirements as essential and invaluable to the work of the department.”
One of her faculty describes her “grace and caring” when dealing with difficult
students as “a model of professionalism and integrity for all of us.”
Students describe her warmth and caring as “a gift” that they “get to enjoy”.
It is best stated by her department chair that “Bobbi’s passion, initiative and
commitment to her work, all in the name of assuring the well-being of our
students, that truly sets her apart from her peers.” Bobbi Davis is most
deserving of the 2013 UAAC Outstanding “Wise” Advisor
Award.
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| Boobi Davis receives the 2013 UAAC Wise Academic Advisor Award from Vickie Morgan for her work in the FCS department. |
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| From left to right: Martha Bradley, Jen Wozab, Bobbi Davis, Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski and Betsy Cook. |
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| (Left to Right) Martha Bradley, Vickie Morgan, and Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski |
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