We know the difference an academic advisor can make in a student's academic journey. They play a major role in helping students navigate the world of higher education, can be critical problem solvers for a variety of issues, and often provide that much needed dose of encouragement to get students through a program, a semester, or even just the week!
If an advisor has made a difference in your educational journey, why not thank them? The "Thank an Advisor" program allows you to express your gratitude in writing to your advisor. You can remain anonymous (to the recipient) or include your name.
Notes will be briefly screened and then sent to the advisor at the beginning of each month. Excerpts from your note may appear on our "Thank an Advisor" webpage for inspiration as well as narrative "evidence" of both the impact and outcomes of academic advising at Wayne State University.
Thank an Advisor Excerpts
Faith Doyle, Dept. of Communication Sciences & Disorders
"Thank you Faith for being such a wonderful helping hand in my journey of education. I truly appreciate your hard work and passion in making sure I was able to stay on track, answering any questions I've had and assisting me with anything that I've needed! We need more people like you in this world you've been nothing short of amazing! Thank you again!"
Kurt Troutman, Dept. of Kinesiology
"Thank you so much for all of your help and advice. You made planning my coursework stress-free, and I wouldn't be as far ahead in my program as I am without you. I appreciate you!"
Kevin Papuga, Dept. of Business Administration Student Services
"Kevin is the realest. I've met a lot of advisors here at this school, and all of them have been great. Kevin is just another one to be thankful for. You bring a lot of personal experience that helps me get a better understanding of what I'm trying to achieve in my life. Thank you!"
Gayle McCreedy, Dept. of History
"Thanks Gayle- having you as an advisor has just been wonderful. I just don't know how I would have successfully navigated the past 3 years without your help & expertise. Thank you also for always providing a non-judgemental environment. I understand that that's probably part of your training and you're expected to, but it's always made a difference, and you're really good at it. You more than deserve a thank you."
Casey Rue, College of Engineering
"Dear Mr. Rue, thank you for your encouragement during the most difficult times. Your advice and care helped ease my worries and helped me make better choices. Thank you very much for caring!"
Heather Laskos, Dept. of Business Administration Student Services
"Thank you Heather!! I just spoke with you about my last semester and I am finally starting to feel excited about graduating! Appreciate you!"
Arnelle Douglas, Pre-med and Health Science Center
"Thank you, Arnelle! You are such a great advisor. You always answer all of my questions with an open heart. I always feel that I am ahead because you always tell me the next steps I need to take and how to prepare for them. Again, thank you so much!"
Stacie Moser, Dept. of Sociology
"I just wanted to share my gratitude for the help you have given me. I feel that I would honestly be in such a hodgepodge position if it was not for your coordination and meticulous care for my education and path to graduation. You have helped me in many ways and I am glad that you are someone who I find reputable and well-established. Please keep doing what you are doing for me and for everyone else you assist! Thank you!"
Lawrence Robinson, School of Social Work
"Lawrence does a great job at connecting students with classes they actually want to take, helping them reach their passions, and helping them network, all while cheerleading them on through the program! I am very grateful for the help he has provided throughout my MSW experience! You can tell he cares about the students at Wayne State and I appreciate that!"
Bianca Fielder, Dept. of Business Administration Student Services
"Dear Bianca, I am so lucky to have you as my advisor, and you give me a lot of help. A thousand words can't express my gratitude to you. I really really appreciate you!"
Kimberly Hunter, Dept. of Biological Sciences
"Thank you so much for being an incredible advisor and an incredible listener. You constantly help me put things into perspective and prepare me for great things in the future. Thank you!"
Laura Hetzler, Pre-med and Health Science Center
"I greatly appreciated your help with finding useful campus resources that I have been able to utilize. Also, I miss your class very much and it will always be the icon of my first semester at Wayne State."
Corinne Forys, Dept. of Psychology
"Corinne, thank you so much for your dedication to helping students. You are always kind and very informative when it comes to helping me decide on what my next step is when it comes to registering for classes or if I have any questions in general. I hope every student you help realizes how much you truly care and how far you are willing to go to for your students. Even during the pandemic, when meetings were online or over email or zoom, you were very detailed when it came to responding. Thank you so much, I couldn't have come this far without you."
Shawntae Harris-Mintline, College of Education
"Thank you so much for all that you have done to help me throughout my time here at Wayne. You are one of the most patient and kindest people that I have met."
Helen Wilson, Pre-med and Health Science Center
"Thank you Helen for all that you do for us pre-optometry students! Always answering my questions right away especially when I have a million emails. You are always really positive and we are lucky to have you as our pre-optometry advisor."