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Hartnett Named Advisor of the Year

November 4, 2022

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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University departments of Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology Advisor Niall Hartnett has been named the Outstanding Academic Advisor of the Year by the WIU Council of Academic Advisors.

"After working with Mr. Hartnett for years, I have seen him go above and beyond to improve the academic experience for WIU's undergraduate students, and the broader WIU community. His contribution's to the Department of Psychology's curriculum are highly valued and he is a consistent advocate for our students," one of his nominators said.

Hartnett has served in his current role since 2019. Previously, he was the academic advisor for the WIU Department of Psychology from 2017-2019. He also served as an academic advisor for Western's Office of Academic Services (OAS) from 2011-2017, and as an academic adviser for UAASC from 2008-2011.

"I've had the opportunity work with Niall since he began working as an advisor at Western, and he is a competent, caring and resourceful advisor who puts his students' needs above all others. Our majors are fortunate to have his guidance as they navigate their college experiences at WIU," another nominator stated. "Despite maintaining one of the highest advisee caseloads at WIU and one that far exceeds guidelines, Niall is always quick to help an advisee, faculty or staff member. He is an engaged advocate for all academic advisors and he is grounded, practical and caring."

Hartnett, who was born in Ireland, came to the United States after receiving a B.A. in psychology at Trinity College Dublin. He later earned an M.S. in Educational Psychology from Indiana University. He has been advising university students for 18 years, 14 of those at WIU.

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