Connie Zavitz
Connie Zavitz

An advocate for student success, Connie Zavitz, manager of external relations and student advising in the Department of Management, has been awarded U of G’s Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising Medallion.

Described by students as caring, friendly and always available to help, Zavitz also serves as faculty adviser for accounting and management majors in the bachelor of commerce program within the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.

In his nomination, Dr. Davar Rezania, chair of the department, praised Zavitz’s innovation and service delivery. Student letters of support also noted her extensive knowledge and willingness to share valuable resources.

The Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising Medallion is an annual award that recognizes outstanding contributions to undergraduate academic advising at U of G. Zavitz will receive the award at a ceremony in September.