Check out some of the wonderful things our advising colleagues have done over winter break and the start of spring semester! Thank you to each of you for all of your hard work and dedication to the students in your areas and OSU!

• Troy Brooks
  • “Troy has gone above and beyond expectations for the past year, but he truly was a superstar advisor in January 2025. Troy has stepped up to manage not only advising our non-degree students, but also working with our new non-credit learners. He has created workflows and stepped in to supervise our student employees, as we are short two staff roles currently. Troy took over management of our campus partnerships with special populations – like TOPS – and is already improving those services in just one month.”

• Jaimi Knisley
  • “We use a senior advisor on-call schedule at Fisher and Jaimi was covering a half-day during winter break, probably expecting that it would be a quiet one. She spent hours that day working closely with a student who was deeply troubled by an academic status decision and subsequently had a mental health crisis while on a call with Jaimi. In the moment, Jaimi was calm, steady, and affirming, and she subtly gathered resources and support while keeping the student talkative and on the line with her. She handled the student’s needs and the aftermath of documentation and reporting with professionalism and care. While it is always our hope that students can access the care they need and that advising staff will not be called upon in a crisis, these situations do happen and it’s a lot to ask of an advisor in the moment. I’m grateful to Jaimi for jumping in and helping the student without hesitation.
    Additionally, I am proud of her for taking a pause after that incident to care for her own needs as well. She sets a phenomenal example for others and we’re so lucky to have her as a senior advisor on the Fisher undergraduate team!”

• Laura Whitaker
  • “For her patience and communication with me and students that we share on our caseloads. Her support and concern for the student’s success has been wonderful.”

• Lilli Williams
  • “Lilli is an academic advisor in Fisher’s undergraduate programs and works tirelessly to support her students each semester. In particular, she works primarily with our referral students who are transferring to OSU. Lilli is able to make the huge OSU community feel smaller and more intentional for those students through her compassionate advising style.”

The winner of January’s ACADAOS raffle is…
Jaimi Knisley
Congratulations!

As we gear up for the start of spring semester, let’s recognize the wonderful things that have happened over the past several months. While we only had one submission for the December Advisor of the Month below, thank you to EVERYONE for all of your hard work and dedication to the students in your areas and OSU!

• Lauren Williamson
  • “Lauren is a relatively new advisor in Fisher, but you’d never know it. She has worked incredibly hard to learn our curriculum, prepare to teach multiple Survey sections, and support a challenging student caseload over the past several months. She has also been willing to take on new projects, including being part of our campus change advising and support team and our office wellness team. Her positive energy and can-do attitude make a big difference around the office, and we’re lucky to have her in Undergraduate Programs. Thank you, Lauren!”

Have a great day & stay safe with the upcoming snow system!

Check out some of the wonderful things our advising colleagues have done to keep autumn semester moving along! Thank you to each of you for all of your hard work and dedication to the students in your areas and OSU!

• Brad Burton
  • “He is a fun, easy going advisor who cares a lot about his students!”

• Emily Carpenter
  • “Emily goes above and beyond to make sure that complicated, lockstep major requirements are outlined efficiently for students in film. She is incredibly organized and ensures that her advisees always have their options laid out before their enrollment window opens. Emily has been crucial to our students’ success and her efforts strengthen our programs!”

• Keenan Hamilton
  • “Keenan has taken a lot of projects within Fisher Undergraduate Programs, including grade forgiveness petitions and scheduling onboarding and training sessions for new advising staff. He has done an exceptional job managing both of these projects in addition to his advising and teaching responsibilities. His leadership within the office, his experience in various functional areas within higher education, and his wry sense of humor make him a deeply valued advisor and colleague. We’re lucky to have him in Fisher!”

• Emily Houlis
  • “Emily takes great care in all her communications to students. She provides detailed feedback and anticipates potential challenges and helps students navigate those challenges proactively. As our RN-BSN expert, she provides invaluable insight into process enhancement and student support. She is excellent at managing timelines, critical thinking, and is an asset to her team and to the students she supports.”

The winner of November’s ACADAOS raffle is…
Keenan Hamilton
Congratulations!

Check out some of the wonderful things our advising colleagues have done to keep autumn semester moving along! Thank you to each of you for all of your hard work and dedication to the students in your areas and OSU!

• Fatuma Muhamed
  • “Fatuma has been a wonderful asset on our newly graduation application auditing team! She is quick to learn, asks great questions, is thorough in her work, and maintains a positive attitude! Love working with her – thank you, Fatuma!!”

• Lilli Williams
  • “Lilli has taken on more responsibility with the Wellness Committee in Fisher Undergraduate Programs and her creative ideas have brought a lot of much needed fun and whimsy to the office. She is a strong leader in the office and has made a big impact with the office culture in the short time that she has been with us. In addition, she has been working with our student-athlete advising team and has done an exceptional job supporting this unique population. We’re lucky to have her on our team!”

The winner of October’s ACADAOS raffle is…
Fatuma Muhamed
Congratulations!

Check out some of the wonderful things our advising colleagues have done to keep autumn semester moving along! Thank you to each of you for all of your hard work and dedication to the students in your areas and OSU!

• Lindsay McGory
  • “Lindsay has done an exceptional job managing the Fisher Peer Advisor program this autumn. She coordinated Peer Advisor hiring and training, paired each PA with an advisor for co-teaching Survey courses, handled all of the HR paperwork and onboarding requirements, and has been focused on their ongoing training, development, office hours, and other needs now that the semester is underway. This has been the most successful year yet with the Peer Advising program and Lindsay’s leadership is a big part of that!”

• Shawn Wagner
  • “Shawn has gone above and beyond for his students and new staff members during the first few weeks of the term. He is always looking ahead for scheduling, foreshadowing ways to be creative, and getting in front of any challenges that may hinder student success. Shawn’s attention to detail and compassion for students is unmatched. These qualities are always on display when working with Shawn!”

The winner of September’s ACADAOS raffle is…
Shawn Wagner
Congratulations!