John Starkey (Business) was awarded the Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Advising Award - Advisor Primary Role by NACADA, an association of professional advisors, counselors, faculty, administrators, and students working to enhance the educational development of students. The association has more than 12,000 members representing all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and several other international countries. The Outstanding Advising Awards annually recognize individuals who have demonstrated qualities associated with outstanding academic advising of students or outstanding academic advising administration.