High achieving NRM advisor honored by Texas Tech
Kay Arellano with Texas Tech University's Department of Natural Resources Management has been recognized for her exceptional efforts in academic advising. The Wilson native was named the winner of one of only two annual President's Excellence in Academic Advising Awards presented on May 5.
"I applaud the hard work and dedication to our students," said President Guy Bailey. "Helping students achieve the appropriate course load for each semester is vital to ensuring that they graduate in a timely manner. It is a big job, and a vital one for our students."
The President's Excellence in Academic Advising Award was created and first offered in the spring of 2006 to emphasize the importance of academic advising.
Students First. Arellano, who began working at Tech more than three decades ago, said her academic advising philosophy centers on making time, as well as informing and encouraging students. "I believe in putting students first and in focusing on each individual student," she said.
One College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources faculty member noted that Arellano, "nicely juggles the needs of all while maintaining a quality-first standard that sets our department above the rest." Separately, in a letter supporting Arellano's nomination, one student wrote, "She was so warm and inviting. She made me feel as if she earnestly cared about my future there and wanted to help me succeed."
Written by Norman Martin
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