Clair A. Mauch Steel Ring Advisor of the Year

The Clair A. Mauch Steel Ring Advisor of the Year Award recognizes individual achievement in advising by a full-time faculty member, and awardees receive $1,250 cash prize. Members of Steel Ring make the selection based on the following criteria:

  • Demonstrated concern for students’ academic progress;
  • Familiarity with administrative, university, and departmental advising policies; and
  • Availability to students and recognized ability to positively impact their education.

Advising students entails a variety of activities: selecting courses, answering career questions, directing students to appropriate offices on campus, presenting a listening ear, mentoring them in their chosen discipline, and many times serving as an advisor for student organizations.

Current recipient

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Hosein Baboly

This year’s recipient is Hosein Baboly, teaching assistant professor in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering.

  • “Dr. Baboly is hands down the best professor I've ever had. I am currently working under him as an engineering graphics instructor, and he cares so much about each and every TA. He always makes sure that each employee is doing well mentally, and he provides a work environment that keeps bringing TAs back to the job.”
  • “Dr. Baboly has been integral in increasing participation in Powercat Motorsports through his encouragement, advice, resources and overall willingness to do whatever we need him to. He has taken his role seriously and has shown his passion for the university and our college's students.”

 

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