Congratulations to Stephanie Wood! She was selected to win the National Academic Advising Association Region 4 Excellence in Advising Award. Wood will be recognized at their upcoming Region Conference.
Wood was selected to receive the Auburn University Outstanding Advisor Primary Role Award for 2020 from a very competitive pool of nominees. On winning the AU competition, she became eligible to compete for the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) regional and national awards program.
At AUSON, good academic advising is critical to students’ educational experience to help them navigate successfully through our academic program, effectively positioning them for their careers. Auburn University celebrates these accomplishments during an annual recognition of staff advisors who have demonstrated qualities associated with outstanding academic advising of students.
“Stephanie is an exceptional advisor who goes above and beyond her role expectations,” Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Caralise Hunt said. “She collaborates with fellow advisors in the School of Nursing and seeks ways to improve the advising experience for students and other advisors. Stephanie is passionate about her role as advisor and is a staunch student advocate. She works to build an atmosphere of collegiality and partnership among faculty and staff in the School of Nursing.”
AUSON’s Director of Academic Advising, Pam Hennessey, nominated Wood for the regional recognition. “Stephanie has made a substantial impact on the advising services that we provide, and we are truly fortunate to have her as a member of our team,” Hennessey said.
Recognizing that effective academic advising is at the core of student success, NACADA aspires to be the premier global association for the development and dissemination of innovative theory, research, and practice of academic advising in higher education. NACADA regions serve all NACADA members through the facilitation of networking opportunities, professional development activities, and leadership opportunities. The ten regions are governed by elected officers who propose a variety of activities to support academic advisors, faculty advisors, and advising administrators with their geographic regions.
