Academic Advising Council Transitions Leadership for Upcoming Academic Year

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The University of Arkansas Academic Advising Council transitioned to new committee chairs for the 2019-20 academic year. The council's committees give its members opportunities to participate in networking opportunities, professional development activities, and leadership opportunities.

The 2018-19 academic year was particularly pivotal for the organization, as it was the first year of the merger between the Professional Advisors Council and the Academic Advising Council. The merger allowed for the creation of committees and a larger role for advisers who served as committee chairs. Council leadership is comprised of an executive council and committee chairs. Academic advising directors comprise the leadership for the executive council, with Adrienne Gaines, College of Engineering, assuming presidential duties from Shane Barker, J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.

Outgoing committee chairs:

• Fall Social: Claire Andrews, J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

• Spring Social: Mary Margaret Hui, Office of Student Success

• Spring Training: Amanda Jacobson, Sam M. Walton College of Business

• Fall Social: Ana Ayala-Barker, College of Education and Health Professions

• Communications: Lucas Simmons, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

• Awards: Nik Rowan, J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

Incoming committee chairs:

• Fall Social: Katie Winkler, College of Education and Health Professions, and Julia Smith, College of Education and Health Professions

• Spring Training: Teresa Scott, J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

• Fall Training: Chris Cagle, College of Engineering

• Communications: Ana Ayala Barker, College of Education and Health Professions

• Awards: Matt Willingham, Sam M. Walton College of Business

The AAC is committed to developing campus advisors' knowledge, skills, and abilities in their advisory roles.