Dr. Aida Hass-Wisecup, Dr. Billie Follensbee and Heather M. Luellen will be recognized as the recipients of the 2024 Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Awards at the Kathy J. Davis Master Advisor Reception on March 19, 2024, from 4-5 p.m. in the Union Club in Plaster Student Union. Each will be presented with a plaque and $1,500 award.

Hass-Wisecup is a professor and graduate program director in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Follensbee is a professor and museum studies program coordinator in the art and design department.

Luellen serves as staff music director/accompanist in the theatre and dance department.

Each year, this award is presented to one undergraduate faculty advisor, one undergraduate staff advisor and this year a graduate advisor category has been added. The recipients of this award have demonstrated excellent advising to Missouri State students. Advisors are nominated by students, faculty and staff. All nominees are given a chance to submit an application packet. A committee of past award recipients review and select the winners.