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
David Invergo
This year’s recipient is David Invergo, academic advisor in the Department of Computer Science.
Invergo is always willing to help and offer advice to students. His strengths include active listening and soft skills, which creates a light-hearted atmosphere for students to feel comfortable.
By letting students know what to expect out of different classes, Invergo has enabled them to plan ahead and make sure that they are not overloading their plate. He has also advocated for several course substitutions for transfer students.