Academic Advising / en Advisors from George 麻豆视频 receive National Academic Advising Association honors /news/2025-05/advisors-george-mason-receive-national-academic-advising-association-honors <span>Advisors from George 麻豆视频 receive National Academic Advising Association honors</span> <span><span>Lauren Reuscher</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-29T08:47:53-04:00" title="Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 08:47">Thu, 05/29/2025 - 08:47</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun intro-text">Two members of George 麻豆视频's academic advising community were honored with regional awards from the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://nacada.ksu.edu/"><span class="intro-text">National Academic Advising Association</span></a><span class="normaltextrun intro-text"> (NACADA) this spring. These awards recognize excellence in academic advising in NACADA Region 2, which includes Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.</span><span class="eop intro-text">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">Joshua Fletcher, undergraduate academic advisor in the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://cs.gmu.edu/"><span>Computer Science Department</span></a><span class="normaltextrun">, was honored with the award for Excellence in Advising鈥擯rimary Role Advisor.</span><span class="eop">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span class="eop">Barbara Snyder, director of student success and academic advising in the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://business.gmu.edu/"><span>Costello College of Business</span></a><span class="eop">, received the award for Excellence in Advising鈥擜dvising Administrator.&nbsp;</span></p> <figure role="group" class="align-left"> <div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/medium/public/2025-05/img_8717_crop.jpg?itok=sWT5UxA7" width="550" height="560" alt="Joshua Fletcher and Barbara Snyder stand in front of a presentation screen that says NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <figcaption>Joshua Fletcher and Barbara Snyder were recognized for excellence in academic advising at the NACADA conference in April. Photo provided</figcaption> </figure> <p class="paragraph"><span class="eop">Fletcher and Snyder were formally recognized at the NACADA Region 1 and 2 conference in April in Buffalo, New York.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span class="eop">Academic advisors serve as vital resources as students navigate their academic journeys at George 麻豆视频. Delivering a distinctive and inclusive student experience is one of the university鈥檚 strategic priorities, and student advising is a critical part of the student services infrastructure.</span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span class="eop">Fletcher started working at George 麻豆视频 in 2019, after previously working as a school counselor at a Title I middle school in Pinellas Park, Florida. He earned a master鈥檚 degree in counseling education from the University of Florida. We asked him to share some insights into his experiences advising students at George 麻豆视频 and what it means to be recognized for his work.</span></p> <h5><span class="normaltextrun">What are your main responsibilities in your role? What types of students do you advise?</span></h5> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">I advise approximately 2,600 undergraduate computer science and applied computer science students at all stages of their education journey. Academic advising has given me the opportunity to understand and evaluate students in difficult situations, develop a plan of action by utilizing the degree audit system, and take the lead in group advising sessions.&nbsp;</span></p> <figure role="group" class="align-right"> <div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/small_content_image/public/2025-05/img_8712.jpg?itok=6uIrt2Im" width="263" height="350" alt="Joshua Fletcher stands in front of the presentation screen that shows a slide recognizing him for his award" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <figcaption>Joshua Fletcher is an undergraduate academic advisor in the&nbsp;<a href="https://cs.gmu.edu/">Computer Science Department</a>. Photo provided</figcaption> </figure> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">I also process important documents such as substitutions, waivers, major declarations, re-enrollments, appeals, and many others. In addition, I help with several events throughout the year such as College of Engineering and Computing Visit Days, Fall/Spring Previews, orientations, Spotlight Days, and more.&nbsp;</span></p> <h5><span class="normaltextrun">What do you like best about your job?</span><span class="scxw61181665">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">I take an approach to meet students where they are. My philosophy on advising is to understand where the student is, but be real about the interworking of their major.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">I have a dialogue with my students about their passion, hobbies, and goals. I use this information to help them build a support system for their career goals and encourage them to create alternative paths that will lead them to be successful in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class="scxw61181665">&nbsp;</span></p> <h5><span class="normaltextrun">What are some of the biggest challenges in your role?</span><span class="scxw61181665">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">One of the challenges that advisors face is the caseload numbers. We see a lot of students every day, and it is not surprising that our appointments are booked.</span></p> <h5><span class="normaltextrun">Have you previously attended the NACADA conference? What do you enjoy most about the conference and the organization?</span><span class="eop">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">Last year, one of my colleagues and I attended the Regional 2 conference in New Jersey. One of the breakout sessions was called 鈥淗ow to Publish for NACADA,鈥 and we discovered the opportunity to write for NACADA. Because we have so many personal experiences as advisors, we thought it would be a great idea to share some of our stories with other advisors.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">To our surprise, our article was published in the September 2024 edition of </span><em><span class="normaltextrun">Academic Advising Today</span></em><span class="normaltextrun">. This is my first published article. Our article, 鈥淎cademic Advisors' Mental Health Literacy and Experiences Working with Students Facing Emotional and Mental Health Issues,鈥 encourages other advisors to gather information from research and colleagues to become more informed about how to effectively work with students who struggle with mental and emotional health issues.</span><span class="scxw61181665">&nbsp;</span></p> <h5><span class="normaltextrun">What memorable moments stand out to you in your academic advising experiences?</span><span class="eop">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">The Degree Celebration for the </span><a href="https://cec.gmu.edu/"><span class="normaltextrun">College of Engineering and Computing</span></a><span class="normaltextrun">. The Computer Science advising team always helps out with the event. One year, several of our students came up to us and thanked us for helping them through their journey at George 麻豆视频.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">Graduation is a time of celebrating the students鈥 success, but it also felt good to hear that we are appreciated by our students.</span></p> <p class="paragraph">&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="337a7381-9184-4b83-a712-78540bc35510"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://advising.gmu.edu/"> <h4 class="cta__title">Academic advising at George 麻豆视频 <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:news_list" data-inline-block-uuid="74be32bd-e29a-4fa8-91be-e3665eb02e63" class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocknews-list"> <h2>Read More Like This</h2> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-news view-id-news view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-b55aaaf3ea54d70d7641bfcba0e04f154bf64b47a56730655f0f01eb5fb63d5e"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="news-list-wrapper"> <ul class="news-list"> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-06/around-mason-week-june-17-2025" hreflang="en">Around 麻豆视频: Week of June 17, 2025</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">June 17, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-06/brett-josephsons-govcon-research-honored-coveted-award" hreflang="en">Brett Josephson鈥檚 GovCon research honored with coveted award</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">June 16, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-06/kotcher-named-interim-director-center-climate-change-communication" hreflang="en">Kotcher named interim director of the Center for Climate Change Communication </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">June 12, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-06/mason-korea-partners-incheon-city-advance-k-content-development" hreflang="en">麻豆视频 Korea partners with Incheon City to advance K-content development</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">June 9, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-06/around-mason-week-june-10-2025" hreflang="en">Around 麻豆视频: Week of June 10, 2025</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">June 6, 2025</div></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/206" hreflang="en">Faculty and Staff News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/4106" hreflang="en">Academic Advising</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/3071" hreflang="en">College of Engineering and Computing</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2186" hreflang="en">computer science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1061" hreflang="en">Costello College of Business</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/4066" hreflang="en">Tech Talent Investment Program (TTIP)</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div> </div> </div> Thu, 29 May 2025 12:47:53 +0000 Lauren Reuscher 117526 at Elli Ambros named 麻豆视频鈥檚 2023 Undergraduate Academic Advisor of the Year /news/2023-05/elli-ambros-named-masons-2023-undergraduate-academic-advisor-year <span>Elli Ambros named 麻豆视频鈥檚 2023 Undergraduate Academic Advisor of the Year</span> <span><span>Colleen Rich</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-05-15T10:50:42-04:00" title="Monday, May 15, 2023 - 10:50">Mon, 05/15/2023 - 10:50</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span class="intro-text">Elli Ambros from the 麻豆视频鈥檚 <a href="https://chss.gmu.edu/">College of Humanities and Social Sciences</a> was recently named the V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year in recognition of her outstanding care and commitment to supporting undergraduates鈥 academic achievement.</span></p> <figure role="group" class="align-right"> <div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/2023-05/Elli-Ambros-scaled.jpg" width="350" height="525" alt="elli ambros with her award" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <figcaption>Elli Ambros is Academic Advisor of the Year. Photo provided</figcaption> </figure> <p><span><span><span><span>Nearly 500 students nominated more than 100 academic advisors from across the university for the award.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥淚 am truly honored, grateful, and humbled to receive this award and recognition. Academic advising and working with students in a higher education setting has always been a passion of mine,鈥 Ambros said. 鈥淩eceiving numerous quality nominations is affirmation my contributions and efforts have made a positive impact.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Ambros finds that building meaningful relationships with students and helping them achieve their academic goals is the most rewarding part of her advising role.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥淚 feel I have strong connections and rapport with most students by creating and providing a nonjudgmental, unbiased, and welcoming environment. After establishing a symbiotic and inclusive partnership, I actively listen to the student鈥檚 ideas, goals and concerns, and advise them accordingly,鈥 she said. 鈥淭hrough collaborative efforts, we interpret and navigate 麻豆视频鈥檚 systems, curriculums, and resources. Assisting students to recognize their own strengths, potential, and resilience is the ultimate satisfaction.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>The students who work with Ambros value the connection and see her as an integral part of their academic success.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥淓lli鈥檚<span><span>&nbsp;guidance and support have been invaluable to me throughout my academic journey,鈥</span></span></span><span> said criminology, law and society major </span><span><span><span>Max Vaughn</span></span></span><span>, one of the students who nominated Ambros. 鈥淪he</span><span><span><span> has a fantastic ability to listen and understand each student鈥檚 unique situation and she always goes beyond to provide&nbsp;personalized advice and encouragement. She is an excellent academic advisor, mentor, and friend who genuinely cares about her students鈥 success.鈥&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>The top 10 麻豆视频 undergraduate academic advisors are also recognized from the same pool of student nominations for Academic Advisor of the Year: </span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Martin Abruzzo</span></span></strong><span>, College of Humanities and Social Sciences </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Jada Crocker</span></strong><span>, College of Humanities and Social Sciences </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Julio Diaz</span></strong><span>, College of Public Health</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Mary Getsey Bernier</span></strong><span>, College of Humanities and Social Sciences </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Ibrahim Kargbo</span></strong><span>, College of Public Health</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Kurt Lazaroff</span></strong><span>, College of Humanities and Social Sciences</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Deborah Polayes</span></strong><span>, College of Science</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Carson Tatton</span></strong><span>, School of Business</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Kristin Tyburczy</span></strong><span>, College of Humanities and Social Sciences</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Vernell Wilks</span></strong><span>, College of Engineering and Computing</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span><span>In addition, </span><strong><span><span>Shabnam Rezai </span></span></strong><span>of the <a href="https://business.gmu.edu/">School of Business</a> received the Patriot Inspiration Award. This award recognizes a member of the&nbsp;麻豆视频 academic advising community who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to,&nbsp;understanding of, and application of effective&nbsp;diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in&nbsp;their academic advising of students.&nbsp;鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Claudia Borke </span></span></strong><span>of the <a href="https://cec.gmu.edu/">College of Computing and Engineering</a> received the<strong> </strong>Unsung Hero Award, which recognizes a member of the&nbsp;麻豆视频 academic advising community&nbsp;who demonstrates strong advocacy for&nbsp;students within an academic unit or the&nbsp;university. This advisor is committed to a&nbsp;鈥渟tudent-first鈥 perspective in academic&nbsp;advising practice by going above and beyond to advocate for students, or&nbsp;students in a particular population.&nbsp;鈥</span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/206" hreflang="en">Faculty and Staff News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/4106" hreflang="en">Academic Advising</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/18436" hreflang="en">Provost Newsletter</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 15 May 2023 14:50:42 +0000 Colleen Rich 105396 at Tiffany Sandstrum named 麻豆视频鈥檚 2022 Undergraduate Academic Advisor of the Year /news/2022-05/tiffany-sandstrum-named-masons-2022-undergraduate-academic-advisor-year <span>Tiffany Sandstrum named 麻豆视频鈥檚 2022 Undergraduate Academic Advisor of the Year</span> <span><span>Colleen Rich</span></span> <span><time datetime="2022-05-12T14:46:40-04:00" title="Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 14:46">Thu, 05/12/2022 - 14:46</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><figure role="group" class="align-right"> <div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/2022-05/DSC_2560.JPG" width="400" height="505" alt="two women with a plaque" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <figcaption>Tiffany Sandstrum (right) with Cobi Matsumoto, the student who nominated her. Photo provided</figcaption> </figure> <p><span><span><span><span>Tiffany Sandstrum</span><span> from the 麻豆视频鈥檚 College of Education and Human Development was recently named the</span><span> V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year in recognition of her outstanding care and commitment to supporting undergraduates鈥 academic achievement.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>More than 600 students nominated 134 academic advisors from across the university for the award.</span><br><br> <br><br> <span>鈥淚 am honored to receive the V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year award. I only hope that I can be the kind of advisor Ms. Lewis was,鈥 </span><span>Sandstrum said.</span><span> 鈥淲hen I learned that I would receive the award, I was shocked and humbled that my students would think to nominate me. Winning reminds me how incredibly lucky I am to work with such amazing students every day.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Supporting students and encouraging them to follow their dreams is what drives Sandstrum to excel in her work.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥淐ollege students, many who are away from home for the first time, need to know that they have advocates on campus. Academic advising allows me to help them with their programs but also allows me to be that safe space for them,鈥 she said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淥ne of the greatest qualities Ms. </span></span></span><span><span><span>Sandstrum</span></span></span><span><span><span>&nbsp;has&nbsp;</span></span></span><span><span><span>is</span></span></span><span><span><span>&nbsp;her ability to listen and&nbsp;support someone unconditionally,鈥 said kinesiology major Cobi Matsumoto, who nominated Sandstrum. I've never felt judged or looked down on by her; she made me feel welcome and&nbsp;safe. I couldn't have gotten&nbsp;through it all without her.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>The top 10 麻豆视频 undergraduate academic advisors are also recognized from the same pool of student nominations for Academic Advisor of the Year: </span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Ann Ludwick</span></strong><span>, <span>Schar</span><em> </em>School of Policy and Government</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Michael Hurley</span></strong><span>, </span><span>College of Humanities and Social Sciences</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Claudia Borke</span></strong><span>, </span><span>College of Engineering and Computing</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Krystal Dains</span></strong><span>, </span><span>College of Engineering and Computing</span> </span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Mary Getsey Bernier</span></strong><span>, </span><span>College of Humanities and Social Sciences</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Valerie Bartush</span></strong><span>, </span><span>College of Education and Human Development</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Jane Walker</span></strong><span>, </span><span>Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Matt Green</span></strong><span>, <span>Schar</span><em> </em>School of Policy and Government</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Robert Yi</span></strong><span>, </span><span>College of Visual and Performing Arts</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><strong><span>Martin Abruzzo</span></strong><span>, </span><span>College of Humanities and Social Sciences</span> </span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span><span>In addition, two new faculty or staff nominated undergraduate academic advisor awards were created this year. Sara Montiel of the </span><span>College of Humanities and Social Sciences received the </span><span>Patriot Inspiration Award</span><span>. This award recognizes a member of the&nbsp;麻豆视频 academic advising community who&nbsp;demonstrates an exceptional commitment to,&nbsp;understanding of, and application of effective&nbsp;diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in&nbsp;their academic advising of students.&nbsp;鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Jasmyne Rogers of the Honors College received the<strong> </strong>Unsung Hero Award, which recognizes a member of the&nbsp;麻豆视频 academic advising community&nbsp;who demonstrates strong advocacy for&nbsp;students within an academic unit or the&nbsp;university. This advisor is committed to a&nbsp;鈥渟tudent-first鈥 perspective in academic&nbsp;advising practice by going up and beyond&nbsp;the distance to advocate for students, or&nbsp;students in a particular population.&nbsp;鈥</span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/206" hreflang="en">Faculty and Staff News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/4106" hreflang="en">Academic Advising</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 12 May 2022 18:46:40 +0000 Colleen Rich 70056 at Michael B. Hock /profiles/mhock2 <span>Michael B. Hock</span> <span><span>Wasiq Muhammad鈥</span></span> <span><time datetime="2022-04-05T12:45:21-04:00" title="Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - 12:45">Tue, 04/05/2022 - 12:45</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:profile:field_headshot" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeprofilefield-headshot"> <div class="field field--name-field-headshot field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/2025-01/Michael_Hock_450x450.jpg" width="450" height="450" alt loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:profile:field_org_positions" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeprofilefield-org-positions"> <div class="field field--name-field-org-positions field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Titles and Organizations</div> <div class="field__item"><p>Academic Advisor, Honors College</p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:profile:field_contact_information" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeprofilefield-contact-information"> <h2>Contact Information</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-information field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>Email:&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:mhock2@gmu.edu&lt;br /&gt; ">mhock2@gmu.edu </a>&nbsp;<br><br> <strong>Phone:&nbsp;</strong>703.993.1110<br><br> <strong>Mailstop:&nbsp;</strong>Honors College, MSN 1F4<br><br> <strong>Campus: </strong>Fairfax<br><br> <strong>Office:&nbsp;</strong>Buchanan Hall&nbsp;205</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:profile:field_bio" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeprofilefield-bio"> <h2>Biography</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-bio field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Michael is an academic advisor in the Honors College at 麻豆视频. He enjoys writing comedy, and has been published in Cracked, Points in Case, and Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. He also enjoys reading, particularly Young Adult Literature and exploring the intersection of classic and modern literature. He is currently working on a novel that explores humanity's relationship with social media (but is also funny.)</p> <h2>Selected Publications</h2> <p>Hock, Michael "The Artisan Cheese Incident" Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine November/December Issue 2022.</p> <h2>Education</h2> <p>MFA, Fiction, 麻豆视频 2021</p> <p>MEd, Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, 麻豆视频 2017</p> <p>MA, Literature, 麻豆视频 2016</p> <p>BA, English, 麻豆视频, 2001</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:45:21 +0000 Wasiq Muhammad Muhammad Ali 68191 at Tahmina Rahman is 麻豆视频鈥檚 2021 Academic Advisor of the Year /news/2021-04/tahmina-rahman-masons-2021-academic-advisor-year <span>Tahmina Rahman is 麻豆视频鈥檚 2021 Academic Advisor of the Year</span> <span><span>Mariam Aburdeineh</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-04-29T12:58:31-04:00" title="Thursday, April 29, 2021 - 12:58">Thu, 04/29/2021 - 12:58</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><figure role="group" class="align-right"> <div alt="Tahmina Rahman is the 2021 Academic Advisor of the Year." data-embed-button="media_browser" data-entity-embed-display="media_image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;feature_image_large&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;svg_render_as_image&quot;:1,&quot;svg_attributes&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="5914af8e-fe6a-4b37-9794-98eac6753960" title="Tahmina Rahman is the 2021 Academic Advisor of the Year." data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/feature_image_large/public/2021-04/Tahmina%20Rahman%20pic%5B19%5D.png?itok=xr1q2EQZ" alt="Tahmina Rahman is the 2021 Academic Advisor of the Year." title="Tahmina Rahman is the 2021 Academic Advisor of the Year."> </div> <figcaption>Tahmina Rahman is the 2021 Academic Advisor of the Year.</figcaption> </figure> <p><span><span>Tahmina Rahman in 麻豆视频鈥檚 <a href="https://honorscollege.gmu.edu/">Honors College</a> has been named the V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year, in recognition of outstanding care and commitment to supporting undergraduates鈥 academic achievement.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span><span>Nearly 800 students nominated 130 advisors from across the university for the award.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span><span>鈥淲inning this award is a reminder of the generosity and kindness of my students,鈥 Rahman said. 鈥淚 have always been blessed to work with wonderful students, and the Honors College students at 麻豆视频 have been among the most kind, respectful, and amazing students I have worked with thus far in my career.鈥</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span><span>Rahman, who is originally from Bangladesh and immigrated to the United States at age 6, said working with students and helping them persevere and achieve in their academic journey is her favorite part of the job.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span><span>When Hannah Milikich, a junior double-majoring in <a href="https://science.gmu.edu/academics/departments-units/biology">biology</a> and <a href="https://science.gmu.edu/academics/departments-units/chemistry-biochemistry">chemistry</a>, went to her first academic advising appointment, she said she was very nervous and did not know what to expect. But Rahman鈥檚 kind and welcoming nature immediately put her at ease.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span><span>鈥淢s. Rahman helped me figure out everything I needed to know about my schedule and how to prepare for classes moving forward,鈥 Milikich said.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span><span>鈥淚 love how proactive she is, which she always shows by asking questions about my future plans and how I want to prepare,鈥 Milikich said, adding that if Rahman wasn鈥檛 an expert in a specific area, she would do the research and refer her to people and resources who could help. 鈥淵ou really can鈥檛 find a better, more helpful advisor.鈥</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span><span>In Rahman鈥檚 nominations, students also wrote about how she has also been a source of support, motivating them to strive for their personal best.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span><span>鈥淭his award wouldn鈥檛 have been possible without the support, unconditional love, and welcoming spirit of my Honors College colleagues, my supervisor Vanessa Correa, and the advising community at 麻豆视频,鈥 Rahman said. 鈥淚 wouldn鈥檛 be able to effectively advise my students if I couldn鈥檛 lean on and learn from my colleagues.鈥</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span><span>The top 10 麻豆视频 advisors who received the most student nominations were also recognized by the university:</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><span><span>Robert Yi, College of Visual and Performing Arts</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Michael Hurley, College of Humanities and Social Sciences</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Claudia Borke, College of Engineering and Computing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Krystal Dains, College of Engineering and Computing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Jaclyn Beasley, School of Business</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Maria Perez, College of Health and Human Services</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Valerie Olmo, College of Science</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Thomas Winston, College of Engineering and Computing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sara Simanski, College of Visual and Performing Arts</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Lori Yi, College of Visual and Performing Arts</span></span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/4106" hreflang="en">Academic Advising</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/7551" hreflang="en">Awards</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/821" hreflang="en">Honors College</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/206" hreflang="en">Faculty and Staff News</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:58:31 +0000 Mariam Aburdeineh 45886 at Honors College's Tahmina Rahman Recognized with V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year Award /news/2021-04/honors-colleges-tahmina-rahman-recognized-v-ann-lewis-academic-advisor-year-award <span>Honors College's Tahmina Rahman Recognized with V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year Award</span> <span><span>rstaffo2</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-04-16T13:25:00-04:00" title="Friday, April 16, 2021 - 13:25">Fri, 04/16/2021 - 13:25</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span class="intro-text">Congratulations to Tahmina Rahman, Honors College Advisor, for being the <a href="https://honorscollege.gmu.edu/news/2021-04/tahmina-rahman-masons-2021-academic-advisor-year">recipient of this year鈥檚 V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year Award</a>!</span></p> <div alt="Portrait of Tahmina Rahman" data-embed-button="media_browser" data-entity-embed-display="media_image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;svg_render_as_image&quot;:1,&quot;svg_attributes&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="5ef94cf8-7559-4b20-b78f-cf60afc1905a" title="Tahmina Rahman" class="align-left embedded-entity" data-langcode="en"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/medium/public/2021-04/190403561.jpg?itok=xzAo2kHC" alt="Portrait of Tahmina Rahman" title="Tahmina Rahman"> </div> <p>In its 17th year, this award is designed to recognize excellence in undergraduate academic advising.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Honors College advisor Tahmina Rahman was recognized after receiving a remarkable 50 unique student nominations, reflecting the appreciation that her service and commitment to students has generated. Tahmina Rahman advises most Honors College students who are majoring in the College of Science and is well known for going above-and-beyond to support all of the students with whom&nbsp;she works.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year Award&nbsp;includes a stipend, gift package, and the title of Academic Advisor of the Year.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Ms. Rahman received this award for:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrating a caring, helpful attitude toward students;</li> <li>Providing accurate information regarding university academic requirements;</li> <li>Being available to students;</li> <li>Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students;</li> <li>Making appropriate referrals;</li> <li>Having a firm knowledge of 麻豆视频 regulations, policies, and procedures; and</li> <li>Supporting student development.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <figure class="quote"> <blockquote><p>Ms. Rahman has always been extremely helpful and knowledgeable when helping me figure out what classes to take, but she also is a valuable resource for finding extra opportunities such as research or further education applications, which she has provided me with every single time we've met. I'm also a student-athlete, which she understands and takes into account when I talk about wanting to design my schedule around practice times as well as having heavier loads in the spring. She was also not fazed when I told her over halfway through my sophomore year that I wanted to add a whole new major, and she's helped me make sure I can graduate on time with both degrees. She is also just a very kind and understanding person, and I really wish she was a professor so I could take her class. The thing that stands out about her to me is how attentive she is: she remembers everything I tell her about what classes I want/need to take, what I'm interested in pursuing, and anything else that happens to come up. She's never steered me wrong, and I think I am definitely lucky to have had her as my advisor.</p> </blockquote> <figcaption>Hannah Milikich</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="quote"> <blockquote><p>Tahmina Rahman is an excellent advisor. She cares deeply for the well-being and success of all of the students she advises. In my personal opinion, she has an exceptionally difficult challenge in managing all of the panicky pre-health, Honors College, science majors, such as myself. And it is a challenge that she rises to and conquers with grace.</p> </blockquote> <figcaption>Anonymous student</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="quote"> <blockquote><p>Ms. Tahmina Rahman has honestly been such a source of comfort in these uncomfortable times. Throughout my time at 麻豆视频, I have met with several advisors, some of which have been more helpful than others. Ms. Rahman has undoubtedly stood out as the most knowledgeable, helpful, and genuinely caring for her students. Sometimes, I'd feel that the effort needed for my advisors to see my concerns and help me come up with a viable solution was more nerve-wrecking than it was helpful. In stark contrast, Ms. Rahman has been able to identify problems that I wouldn't have initially accounted for and has helped me through them meticulously. When faced with a complicated issue, lengthy request, or complex question, Ms. Tahmina has been my go-to. She is always ready to go above and beyond, and she has the expertise to back it up. I recommend Ms. Tahmina Rahman for the Academic Advisor of the Year Award without reservation.</p> </blockquote> <figcaption>Malek Salhab</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="quote"> <blockquote><p>My advisor should win the academic advisor award for many reasons! She has continuously been a supporting system for me as she always motivates me and pushes me to do my best. She always reaches out to me and makes sure that I am doing well, in addition to sending me information and numerous opportunities that I may be interested in. Most importantly, she truly listens to what I am saying. She remembers the little details and anecdotes I tell her about many months later. She encourages me to be my best self both in the classroom and out. I am honored to be nominating my personal favorite advisor - Mrs. Rahman.</p> </blockquote> <figcaption>Anonymous student</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="quote"> <blockquote><p>Mrs. Rahman is my Honors College Academic advisor, but outside of the honors college she has been so helpful with classes, interests outside of the university, and overall just helping me to adjust to my first year of college. When I have had conversations via email with her she is always doing more than what is required of her and the resources she provides for students are very useful! Even with issues in my major she has been a big help and is someone I know that I can rely on when it comes to my college experience!</p> </blockquote> <figcaption>Reagan Marrale</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="quote"> <blockquote><p>I believe Tahmina Rahman is an exemplary Academic Advisor and has supported me ever since she started serving as an advisor for the Honors College at 麻豆视频. She is very professional and knowledgeable as well as being personable and genuinely caring for the success of her students. I was going through a difficult time my Sophomore year, but Tahmina offered her support and helped me through it. I know she has done the same for the hundreds of students who have met with her. It is with great pleasure that I nominate Tahmina Rahman as the Academic Advisor of the Year and I hope the committee will be able to recognize her amazing work at 麻豆视频.</p> </blockquote> <figcaption>Sahar Rizwan</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="quote"> <blockquote><p>I first met Tahmina in my Spring Semester of 2019 as a Freshman. I believe it was also her first semester then as well in her role as an Academic Advisor for Science Majors within the Honors College. Tahmina has always sought to offer the best she can to her students, working diligently to ensure our needs are met. She has been there to support me through my journey here at 麻豆视频, and has simply been a vital role to my success as a student. She offers support and encouragement in many ways, and I have never left an appointment with her feeling confused, worried, or concerned about my semesters ahead. Rather, I leave feeling secure, supported, and encouraged. I'm blessed that in my third year as a 麻豆视频 student, we have both learned and grown.</p> </blockquote> <figcaption>Sean Diment</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="quote"> <blockquote><p>Tahmina has been an immense help for me since my freshman year at 麻豆视频. She's been an invaluable resource in getting me on track with my classes. She has answered all of my questions thoroughly and, most importantly, accurately. She's genuine and also looks out for what opportunities there are for me, and I honestly don't know where I'd be without her.</p> </blockquote> <figcaption>Anonymous student</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="quote"> <blockquote><p>Tahmina has helped me so much this year, especially as a freshman in time of chaos. Summer of last year I was very confused as to what classes I needed to take in order to be in the right direction for my major. We emailed back and forth and set up a time in which she was very helpful in helping me create a schedule for fall. Throughout the semester we continued to be in contact and recently, she informed me about a summer program regarding medical school and networking. As a freshman, I feel like she has helped me so much in such little time and every time we talk, she makes me feel more secure in the steps and classes I'm taking towards my major. She is a kind and understanding person and I honestly would have been even more lost and confused this first year of college without her.</p> </blockquote> <figcaption>Lesley Garay Reyes</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="quote"> <blockquote><p>Ms. Rahman is truly a gem and I am honored to have been acquainted with her since my Freshman year. She was there with me, every step of the way through my pre-med journey, and as I was selected for an early selection medical school program. She helped me get in touch with fellow Honors College students who share the same interests as me, and who helped serve as a guide as I navigated difficult upper level science coursework. Not only does she respond to each and every communication, she also remembers her students, follows up with them, and checks in on them every semester. She is truly an asset to the Honors College and 麻豆视频!</p> </blockquote> <figcaption>Anonymous student</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="quote"> <blockquote><p>I was extremely nervous and intimidated entering 麻豆视频 as a freshman, and Ms. Rahman eased a lot of the tension away by sitting with me through multiple meetings and patiently explaining potential academic routes available to me as well as any opportunities available that are unique to my major. She is very knowledgeable about the College of Science and if there was a question I posed that she was unsure of, she made sure to connect me to appropriate faculty and followed up to ensure that my concerns were addressed. Additionally, she always sends follow-up emails during the semester to check in with students and is a great help in regards to planning out my schedule for future semesters to balance all of my major requirements and any additional classes I want to take. Ms. Rahman is my first point of contact about any academic or personal needs, and I think she is extremely deserving for the Academic Advisor of the Year Award due to her diligence in reaching out to students and connecting with them despite the mostly virtual format.</p> </blockquote> <figcaption>Shams Al Jassar</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="quote"> <blockquote><p>Coming into college, I was clueless on how things worked and how to access resources. Ms. Rahman has been more than helpful. Not only has she helped me to get my classes situated, she has provided me with endless amounts of opportunities in the honors college and she has made sure things are going well with me. Last semester I had to drop out of my classes for very personal reasons and she made sure to continuously check up on me and she has been more than helpful in my transition back into school this semester. Considering how many students she has to interact with, it is really nice to have someone who cares and can connect with me on a personal level to help lead me to success.</p> </blockquote> <figcaption>Raven Griffin</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/4106" hreflang="en">Academic Advising</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/821" hreflang="en">Honors College</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:25:00 +0000 rstaffo2 62391 at Advisor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering wins academic advising award /news/2021-01/advisor-department-electrical-and-computer-engineering-wins-academic-advising-award <span>Advisor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering wins academic advising award</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-01-11T11:12:31-05:00" title="Monday, January 11, 2021 - 11:12">Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:12</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><span><span><span>One of the rewards of being an academic advisor is helping students through difficult times and then watching them flourish afterward, says Smriti Kansal Patwardhan, an academic advisor and coordinator for the </span></span></span><a href="https://ece.gmu.edu/"><span><span>Department of Electrical and Computer&nbsp;Engineering</span></span></a><span><span><span> (ECE).</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>For instance, when an </span></span></span><span><span>international student came to talk to Patwardhan a few years ago, she was homesick, hadn鈥檛 connected with anyone, and felt all alone, says Patwardhan, <span>MS Electrical Engineering 鈥04</span>. 鈥淓ngineering is hard enough, and she was trying to manage all these emotions on top of her studies.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>She <span>found the young woman a </span>study group and a student organization with members from her home country. 鈥淚 helped her adjust through that first year, and she blossomed and graduated with honors.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Patwardhan is known among 麻豆视频 Engineering students and faculty for her willingness to go the extra mile in all aspects of her job, and for those efforts, she was awarded the </span></span><a href="https://maan.gmu.edu/awards/jade-barricelli-spirit-of-academic-advising-excellence-award/"><span><span>2020 Jade Barricelli Spirit of Academic Advising Excellence Award</span></span></a><span><span><span>, a peer-nominated academic advising award.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>In 2016, she was named the </span></span></span><a href="https://maan.gmu.edu/awards/academic-advisor-of-the-year/"><span><span>V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year</span></span></a><span><span><span>, an award given to an advisor nominated by students.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Patwardhan didn鈥檛 plan on becoming an advisor. In fact, she didn鈥檛 have an advisor when she was an undergraduate earning a bachelor of engineering in electronics in India. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>After graduation, she worked as an engineer in India then came to 麻豆视频 to earn her master鈥檚 degree. She started to pursue a PhD while working as a research faculty member, but after her first child was born in 2006, she decided to take a break from work.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Then in 2012, the ECE department asked her to come back as an advisor. 鈥</span></span></span><span><span>It was all a new experience for me. I had no clue of what to do and what not to do,鈥 she says.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>She got input and guidance from faculty and peers and quickly excelled in her new role. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Now she conducts the orientations of all the new ECE students, hosts prospective student visits for the department, and advises several groups including Honors College students, those in special international programs, and anyone who can鈥檛 find a faculty advisor.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>She works closely with the department鈥檚 faculty who are advising other ECE students. 鈥淎ll 600 undergraduate students can come to me whenever they want.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>In addition, Patwardhan reviews course evaluations, works on the department鈥檚 undergraduate curriculum committee, helps with class scheduling, and coordinates the publication of the department鈥檚 newsletter.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Her technical knowledge often comes in handy. 鈥淢y engineering background helps. I tell students, 鈥業 am an engineer. Don鈥檛 take these courses together, because I know this will make it too hard for you to be successful.鈥 And they listen to me.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥淲hen people bring in transfer credits, I know what makes sense to count and what doesn鈥檛 make sense.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>The hardest part of her job is not being able to help everyone and making&nbsp;tough decisions. There are so many challenges our students go through鈥撯揾ealth problems, financial problems, family problems. I want to do everything I possibly can to make school easier for my students.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="https://volgenau.gmu.edu/profiles/hayes"><span><span>Monson Hayes</span></span></a><span><span>, chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, says, 鈥淪<span>he is&nbsp;a remarkable advisor who is committed to being the most effective advisor that she can be.</span></span></span>&nbsp;<span><span><span>Her approach to advising is one of compassion and understanding, and she is keenly aware of the struggles and&nbsp;difficulties a student may face, both academically and personally.&nbsp;</span></span></span><span><span>She is a great listener. She is never judgmental, and she is an extremely effective communicator.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><br><br> <span><span><span><span>ECE Associate Chair&nbsp;</span></span><a href="https://volgenau.gmu.edu/profile/view/8764" target="_blank"><span><span>Pelin Kurtay</span></span></a><span><span>, agrees, 鈥淪mriti is an indispensable asset to our faculty advisors and plays a tremendous role in the success of our students. Her knowledge about policies and university resources, coupled with her background in engineering, means she can quickly provide students with access to the support they need, bring a swift resolution to their issues, and provide a personalized plan that best meets their individual needs.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Patwardhan is passionate about her job. 鈥淚 love it,鈥 she says. 鈥淚 am an engineer helping future engineers.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/6861" hreflang="en">Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/4106" hreflang="en">Academic Advising</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/426" hreflang="en">Volgenau School of Engineering</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/206" hreflang="en">Faculty and Staff News</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:12:31 +0000 Anonymous 84156 at Malerie Gamblin is 麻豆视频鈥檚 2020 Academic Advisor of the Year /news/2020-04/malerie-gamblin-masons-2020-academic-advisor-year <span>Malerie Gamblin is 麻豆视频鈥檚 2020 Academic Advisor of the Year</span> <span><span>Mariam Aburdeineh</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-04-07T00:07:04-04:00" title="Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 00:07">Tue, 04/07/2020 - 00:07</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/4106" hreflang="en">Academic Advising</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1061" hreflang="en">Costello College of Business</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1271" hreflang="en">Undergraduate Education</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/116" hreflang="en">Campus News</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:07:04 +0000 Mariam Aburdeineh 14051 at Brian Gillette Named 2012 Academic Advisor of the Year /news/2012-04/brian-gillette-named-2012-academic-advisor-year <span>Brian Gillette Named 2012 Academic Advisor of the Year</span> <span><span>admin_alpha</span></span> <span><time datetime="2012-04-19T15:07:00-04:00" title="Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 15:07">Thu, 04/19/2012 - 15:07</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p>By&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ecushing@masonlive.gmu.edu">Erin Cushing</a></p> <p>Brian Gillette, student academic affairs coordinator for the&nbsp;<a href="http://chhs.gmu.edu/" target="_blank">College of Health and Human Services</a>&nbsp;(CHHS), has been chosen as 麻豆视频鈥檚 2012&nbsp;<a href="http://advising.gmu.edu/mason-advisors/advisor-of-the-year/" target="_blank">Advisor of the Year</a>.</p> <p>鈥淚 am proud and honored to have been chosen,鈥 Gillette says. 鈥淚 love advising because I get to know the students, and our students are smart, creative, kind and interesting.</p> <p>鈥淭here are so many people who help me do my work, and they don鈥檛 always get the credit they deserve,鈥 he continues. 鈥淢any times I get the credit for the work they do.&nbsp; Since receiving this award, I鈥檝e thought even more about 麻豆视频 advisors who don鈥檛 always get the credit they deserve.鈥</p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/4106" hreflang="en">Academic Advising</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:07:00 +0000 admin_alpha 32131 at