Dr. David Rector, Assistant Professor in the Department of VCAPP, has been awarded the fall 2008 GPSA Excellence Honor in Advising.  The Graduate and Professional Student Association accepted nominations for excellence in advising during the fall semester.  Students were asked to nominate advisors who have gone "above and beyond" in their work with graduate and professional students, and Dr. Rector was selected as one who "set himself apart amongst his students."

According to Jessica Moore's letter to Interim Dean Bryan Slinker announcing David's award, "Exceptional mentors beget exceptional scholars, and I encourage you to share the success of Dr. Rector with the colleagues and students without your department. I commend you on the clearly exceptional work taking place without your college."

Interim Chair, Steve Simasko, announced the award to VCAPP Departmental colleagues and added his congratulations for the honor.