UNO Academic Advising Council Names Kristen Plowick Advisor of the Month

The useful part

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

How it works

• 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.
• She has constantly helped out with transfer-related work when it comes to the many students I have sent her way.
• 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.
• UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity "R2" designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world's most cited scholars.
• UNO is extremely lucky to have her!" "Kristen has been a joy to work with!

What to take from it

Meetings are open to the public About the University of Nebraska at Omaha The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska's premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. 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. To nominate an academic advisor, complete the nomination form on the AAC website.

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Details worth keeping

Her nominators said, "Kristen is an absolute gem and angel on this earth. Kristen is an exemplary leader, advisor, colleague, and friend. 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.

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