LPL academic advisor Amy Brenton received funding from a University Professional Advising Council (UPAC) travel grant and a College of Science Staff Advisory Council (CoSSAC) professional development grant to attend the annual National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) conference held October 20-23 in Louisville, Kentucky. Amy reports that conference highlights included the keynote address by Dr. Tyrone Howard, titled “Why Equity Matters," as well as conference sessions focused on student support on a variety of issues including mental health, advocacy, and communication for both graduate and undergraduate students. Besides networking and meeting advisors from across the country, Amy also was able to participate in regional sessions that will continue meeting and working after the conference and will help her to better support our students' advising needs.

In July, Amy was named an outstanding advisor by the UArizona Advising Resource Center (ARC). She was recognized for her commitment to advising and professional growth, including her participation in campus advising seminars and advising learning communities on campus.