BHP Academic Advisor Tisha Monsey was selected as one of five winners of the campus-wide Vick Advising Award, administered by the Texas Exes. The award recognizes individuals who improve students’ overall experience at The University of Texas at Austin through outstanding advising. Tisha received nominations from nearly a dozen students for the award. Three of those students were able to attend the event last week where Tisha was presented with her award.
“I believe Tisha deserves this award because she is the perfect example of what advisors should be; kind, compassionate, present, and knowledgeable. Tisha is always looking out for us and very obvioulsy spends more than than she has to with us, which makes us BHP students all feel very loved,” one student wrote in her nomination.
“She works tirelessly to ensure both the mental health and academic success of her students. She cares deeply on a real and personal level. She is one of the reasons that my experience as part of a marginalized group on this campus has been so much better than anticipated, and most of all, she does all this without even realizing what a difference she makes,” wrote another student.
Tisha has been an academic advisor for BHP since 2014. Having worked at the University since 2009, she is very familiar with UT’s many resources and programs. She is passionate about helping students discover new opportunities and make sense of their experiences as they navigate their academic and professional paths. In addition to her role as an advisor, Tisha leads the BHP Leadership Kickoff, Peer Mentor Program, Freshmen Seminar class, Sophomore Socials, and Research Interest Group. BHP is indeed fortunate to have her on staff. Congratulations Tisha!