Undergraduate Academic Advisor, Dr. Nikki Strader, was voted "Outstanding Advisor" by the Academic Advising Associate of Ohio State (ACADAOS). The award is jointly sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs at The Ohio State University.
Dr. Strader joined the department in November 2003. She holds music degrees from West Virginia University and Indiana University, and a Ph.D. in Music History/Literature from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining CSE, she worked with pre-majors in nursing and the allied medical professions at OSU. She is involved in professional organizations such as the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and the Academic Advising Association of The Ohio State University (ACADAOS). During the (2006-2007) academic year, she served ACADAOS as President and continues in that office through 2007-2008.
This award adds to the previous awards made to the Advising Office for outstanding contributions to OSU Advising and to the profession.
ACADAOS, founded in 1991, is a professional organization for academic advisors, announces the 2007 Outstanding Advisor Awards for undergraduate advising. Its mission is to encourage greater interaction and discussion among campus professionals, faculty, and graduate students interested in advising issues at The Ohio State University and is allied with the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).