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
Amy Brox
This year’s recipient is Amy Brox, academic advisor in the College of Engineering.
Since joining the department in 2022, Brox has advised hundreds of mechanical and nuclear engineering students, earning praise for helping students navigate academic challenges, identify opportunities and plan for their futures.
Brox received K-State’s November 2024 Charlie Award for her passion and commitment to student success and serves on the college’s academic advising committee, helping shape and coordinate advising practices across the college.
Quote from a student:
“Amy Brox is always available and willing to help. Before a meeting it is obvious that she has looked at my DARS and checked her notes because she always has a plan so meetings are very productive. She submitted a few forms to help my credits from a different school transfer that I didn't know about so she pays attention to small details. She is also very knowledgeable about the courses and course loads in the program.”