Moscow, Idaho – At the “2011 Advising with Altitude” NACADA Conference October 2-5, 2011 in Denver, Colo., members of the WSU ACADA organization received national recognition for their accomplishments.

Karla Makus (Economics) received NACADA’s 2011 Outstanding Advising Award for an advisor in a primary role.

Anna Chow (Liberal Arts) received a research grant to research higher education in China and its impact on academic advising.

Lisa Laughter (CACD/University College) and Anna Chow were recognized for completing the Emerging Leaders program.

Laughter also presented her region 8 winning workshop on “Journey to Wellness.”

Also attending from WSU were ACADA members Susan Poch, Megan Comstock, Veronica Mendez-Liaina, and Gloria Tong.

For more information contact: Gloria Tong, president of WSU ACADA, getong@wsu.edu.