2017 Advising Awards Announced at Convocation
August 24, 2018
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August 24, 2018 - The winners of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s 2017-18 Advising Awards were announced during Fall Convocation Tuesday morning.
Yolanda Thomas, an A.A. Academic Advisor, received the Excellence in Advisement award. Yolanda consistently distinguishes herself as a top-notch, go-to advisor. She plays a leading role in the advising duties associated with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» guaranteed admission programs at UÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³», UNF and FAMU. According to Lee Delaino, "Yolanda's mature, calm and gentle ways are valued and welcomed amongst her team and supervisors." Yolanda also led the initiative to create a series of Student Advising Workshops fostering engagement with her colleagues from across campus.
Sandra Torres-Pintos, Coordinator for Veterans and Military Success Services, received the Advisor of the Year award. A 20-year marine, Sandra lives by the boot-camp instilled rule of never leaving a man or woman behind. With this commitment to helping veteran students, active duty students and military dependents, she created the new, mandatory Veteran's Orientation. Sandra also created #SheServed, a group that is dedicated to helping female veterans achieve and maintain academic success. According to Nick McMillen, "Tores-Pintos" is an inspiration to both students and faculty alike.
Congratulations Sandra and Yolanda!
