Stetson's Excellence in Faculty Advising Award
Nominate a Faculty Advisor Today!
At Stetson University, advisors embody the values of the university and should be recognized for their contributions to our community. Stetson University's Excellence in Faculty Advising Award recognizes faculty who demonstrate outstanding academic advising for undergraduate students.
Nomination Questions
Any faculty advisor who you feel provides excellent academic advising who has not won in the past 5 years.
Faculty, staff and students.
All nominations will be reviewed by members of the Academic Advising Council.
This award is announced to the university community by email, published on Stetson Today, and announced at the Academic Awards and Recognition Ceremony.
Nominations will close on April 10th, 2026. Complete yours today!
Recipients
Corie Charpentier, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biology
"During my time at Stetson University, Dr. Charpentier has helped me not only thrive on campus but also find my passions and pathway after graduation. After a rough freshman year, Dr. C, unknowingly, helped me to stay at Stetson and give it another chance after considering to transfer and start over. She has helped me find courses that fit within my schedule and goals and guided me through my fast-track of 3 years of undergraduate. During this time she has helped me find resources, internships, potential jobs, and navigate grad school searches all leading me to be accepted into my top pick this fall. I can not put into words how much she has helped and inspired me over the last 3 years and can not think of a better nomination for this highly distinguished award!"
- Nominating Student
Karen Coker-Merritt, DM
Associate Professor of Music, Voice
"Dr. Merritt has been an incredible mentor to me and countless other students. She understands us each individually so well and gives us advice to help support our unique goals. Being a music student is busy and tough at times, but Dr. Merritt helps us create schedules that allow time to eat, get to all our classes in time, and have enough time to stay on top of everything. She truly cares for her students and gives us her undivided attention when we come into her office."
- Nominating Student
Joseph Woodside, DBA
Associate Professor, Business Systems and Analytics
"During my time at Stetson, Dr. Woodside has been an amazing source of support. Throughout the semester, he keeps in touch with me to inquire about my academic and personal progress. He takes the time to assist me choose the classes that will best meet my objectives and keep me on pace to graduate. Beyond the classroom, he provides insightful counsel that has aided in my development as a leader and a learner."
-Nominating Student