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I have been involved in NACADA for many years, most recently serving as the Region 7 Chair (2021-2023) and I am glad to know that I have remained a positive influence on my students and to my peers.”

Ayres added that it was exciting to be honored for her everyday work by the global advising organization.

“I am grateful to those who nominated me and to those I work with every day that help me be a better administrator,” Ayres said.

“It is personally gratifying to have my accomplishments recognized by such a prestigious outside source.”

Ayres and Soderstrom Junkens both have vital roles in CEAT’s student academic services and have a large influence on students and their peers.

“Sarah and Kristal are both skilled advisers whose primary focus is on the needs of CEAT students,” said director of CEAT Student Academic Services Lance Millis. “They are both highly involved in NACADA, which benefits our students because they keep their skills current and utilize the latest advising strategies. Sarah is also a terrific administrator, providing leadership to both the Student Services office and the college as a whole. We’re lucky to have both of them.”

The NACADA Global Awards Program for Academic Advising was established in 1983 and honors people, organizations and institutions that make large impacts on academic advising. For more information on NACADA, its purpose and membership, visit nacada. ksu.edu. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Incoming college freshman can apply for spring, summer or fall 2024 admission through the Common App beginning on Aug. 1, 2023. Application through OSU will open on July 1, 2023.

“OSU is proud to join the more than 1,000 accredited colleges and universities that are part of the Common App community,” Hartman said. “Together, we’re committed to helping make the dream of earning a college degree a viable option for as many students as possible.”

Common App statistics show over 1 million students research financial aid and scholarship options, connect to college counseling services and submit college applications through Common App each year. OSU will now be a part of an organization that is positively impacting and changing the lives of youth all over the nation. For more information about OSU admissions, visit admissions.okstate.edu. news.ed@ocolly.com