Congratulations to our BSW Student Advisor, Janice Koppenhaver! She was awarded the Advising Award based on the criteria below:
- Consistently demonstrating a caring and helpful attitude toward advisees
- Delivering accurate information regarding program requirements, including Gen Ed
- Providing insight for semester/career planning
- Informing advisees of available university resources
- Keeping up-to-date on AppState’s regulations, policies, and procedures
- Supporting student development through academic, social, and professional engagement
- Monitoring and communicating student progress toward graduation
Last year, the Undergraduate Advising Council established Appalachian's first university-wide, peer-nominated academic advising award. These awards are presented annually to one professional advisor and one faculty advisor who best exemplify excellence in academic advising.