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2025 Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Award Winners Announced

February 14, 2025 by Katie Tucker

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Dr. Rhonda Stanton, Azaria Hogans, and Karmen Brewer will be recognized as the recipients of the 2025 Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Awards at the Kathy J. Davis Master Advisor Reception on March 10, 2025, from 4-5 p.m. in the Ballroom East in Plaster Student Union. Each will be presented with a plaque and $1,500 award.

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Dr. Rhonda Stanton
Azaria Hogans
Karmen Brewer

Stanton is an associate professor and professional and technical writing program director in the English department.

Hogans is an assistant professor and BFA & BS coordinator in the theatre and dance department.

Brewer serves as a Senior Academic Advisor in the Business Advisement Center.

Each year, this award is presented to one undergraduate faculty advisor, one undergraduate staff advisor, and graduate advisor. 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.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 29

February 3, 2025 by Campbell M. Keele

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The Spring 2025 Advisor Forum Schedule is Available!

Please make plans to attend academic advisor forums in the Spring 2025 semester. All sessions count toward the three hours needed for annual renewal of Master Advisor designation. All faculty and staff are welcome, so please encourage colleagues to participate. Registration is strongly encouraged.

View the Spring 2025 advisor forum schedule and register today!

 

Transfer News

Illinois Launches Transfer Admissions Guarantee

“Students who graduated from an Illinois high school, no matter where they’re currently enrolled, will soon be guaranteed transfer admission to any University of Illinois system institution – including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which has a regular acceptance rate below 50 percent.” Liam Knox outlines Illinois’s new transfer admissions guarantee in this Inside Higher Ed article.

Inside Higher Ed Article

 

Transfer Resources

Attend the 2025 COTA Conference!

The 2025 COTA Conference will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Camden on the Lake in Lake Ozark, MO. This year’s theme is “Student Centered Transfer Revolution: Rethinking Policies, Practices, and Partnerships”, and will address challenges with respect to student transfer, credit vs non-credit alignment, collaboration, and institutional policy. Registration for the 2025 COTA Conference is now open.

Register for the 2025 COTA Conference

 

Transfer Advising Committee

The Transfer Advising Committee has representation from each academic college and works collaboratively to develop best practices for transfer advising, facilitate communication regarding transfer student issues, and offer professional development for transfer advisors. The minutes from the Transfer Advising Committee’s latest meeting can be found below.

Transfer Advising Committee Minutes

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