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Curley and Sapp recognized for their commitment to advising students
May 20, 2016
Academic advisors Christy Curley and Lisa Sapp have each received a 2016 advising award from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).
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Christy Curley[/caption]
Curley was awarded an Outstanding New Advisor Award - Primary Advising Role for her work with students through the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Advisement Center. She has been with the Center for nearly three years and advises English, Philosophy and Writing and Linguistics majors.
One of her students shared, “Ms. Curley is dedicated and knowledgeable in what she does. No matter what time I send her a panic e-mail, worried about classes or my job or life in general, she responds by the following morning. Her advice is always spot-on and helpful. Whenever I have concerns about my degree, future job opportunities or simply registration, she is always helpful. Whether her help is references to her or other students' experiences, links to websites that specifically spell out what I need to do, or just assurance that what is happening is correct, her help is always the right kind for the right situation. She knows what she's doing, and she's doing a fantastic job.”
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Lisa Sapp[/caption]
Sapp, an academic advisor in the University’s College of Business’ Student Services Center, was awarded an Outstanding Advising Award - Primary Advising Role. She has worked as an advisor at Georgia Southern University for the past nine years. In May 2011, she received an M.Ed. in counselor education with an emphasis in student services in higher education at Georgia Southern.
"Being a military veteran and a non-traditional student, there was a lot of anxiety and uncertainty when deciding to pursue an undergraduate degree. Not only do I have my own personal challenges in life, the added stress of college never helps my situation. Lisa always kept me both at ease and confident that my college schedule was in the right hands. She made it easier when deciding which courses complimented others, and because of this I feel that I have made it through my undergraduate years without the added unnecessary stress. Not only did she excel in the duties of her job, I always felt she really cared about me and truly wanted me to succeed, both in college and in life. I wholeheartedly feel she is more than deserving of this nomination and achievement,” said one of her students.
About NACADA
NACADA promotes and supports quality academic advising in institutions of higher education to enhance the educational development of students. NACADA provides a forum for discussion, debate, and the exchange of ideas pertaining to academic advising through numerous activities and publications. NACADA also serves as an advocate for effective academic advising by providing a consulting and speaker service and funding for research related to academic advising.
