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Advising Recognition

The Advising Recognition Committee oversees an awards process to recognize Academic Advising Staff at SLCC for the outstanding service they have provided to students, the department, and the SLCC community. The goals of these awards are first, to bring to light the amazing work done in Academic Advising, and second, to serve as an official avenue to nominate our advisors and staff for external awards through professional development organizations such as UAA (Utah Advising Association) and NACADA (the Global Community for Academic Advising) as well as other SLCC Awards processes. Opportunities for recognition and their criteria are listed below.

Annual Advising Awards

Each year during the Fall Academic Advising Department Retreat, the Advising Recognition Committee will present three awards. Academic Advising Staff, Students, Faculty, and other SLCC employees are encouraged to nominate Academic Advising Staff members for these awards during the nomination period. Staff in the Academic Advising Department are also welcome to self-nominate for applicable awards. Nominees will then compile a portfolio to accept the nomination and be considered for the award. Nominations will be held near the end of Spring or at the beginning of Summer semester.

**Ineligible Nominees include members on the Advising Recognition Committee and annual award recipients within the past 5 years.

Below are the specific awards that are offered by the Committee:

  • Advisor of the Year – Recognizes a staff member within the Academic Advising department who has served in an advising capacity at SLCC for 2.5 years or more for their dedication to student success, the department, SLCC, and the profession through the lens of SLCC’s Values
  • New Advisor of the Year – Recognizes a staff member within the Academic Advising department who has served in an advising capacity at SLCC for no more than 2.5 years for their dedication to student success, the department, SLCC, and the profession through the lens of SLCC’s Values
  • Support Staff of the Year – Recognizes a staff member within the Academic Advising department who has served in a non-advising, supportive capacity to the department for their dedication to student success, the department, and SLCC through the lens of SLCC’s Values
Nomination Form For Annual Advising Awards

2024 - 2025 Academic Year

  • Advisor of the Year – Rebecca Harrington
  • New Advisor of the Year – Emily Hoch
  • Support Staff of the Year – Michelle Tago

2023 - 2024 Academic Year

  • Advisor of the Year – Nicolas Zarazua
  • New Advisor of the Year – Ginny Halden
  • Support Staff of the Year – Seryn Macleod

Advising Monthly Star

For each month, the Advising Recognition Committee will recognize one Academic Advising Staff member for their contribution to student success, the department, and SLCC through the lens of one SLCC Value of the Nominee’s choosing. Academic Advising Staff, Students, Faculty, and other SLCC employees are welcome to nominate Academic Advising Staff members for this recognition and the Committee will select the recipient based the nomination response(s).

**Ineligible Nominees include members on the Advising Recognition Committee and annual award recipients within the past 5 years.

Nominate an Advising Monthly Star

2025-2026 Academic Year

  • October 2025 – Isaac Reyes for Learning
  • November 2025 – Tien Pham for Community
  • December 2025 – Natasha Brenchley for Learning
  • January 2026 – Seryn Macleod for Inclusivity
  • February 2026 – Brad Young for Collaboration
  • March 2026 – Luz Gamarra for Collaboration

2024-2025 Academic Year

  • October 2024 – Maria Murguia for Collaboration
  • October 2024 – Scott Wakefield for Collaboration
  • November 2024 – Rebecca Harrington for Community
  • December 2024 – Kenny Bustamante Millones for Inclusivity
  • January 2025 – Brook Collins for Learning
  • February 2025 – Jewly Harris for Innovation
  • March 2025 – Danielle Mills for Integrity
  • April 2025 – Michelle Tago for Trust

Current Committee Members

  • Chair: Tyler Barber
  • Co-Chair: Nicole Jones
  • LT Rep: Anni Tedder
  • Member: Emily Hoch
  • Member: Stacey Case