Dr. Lois Girton, academic adviser for the genetics and biology undergraduate majors in GDCB and EEOB, was recognized this spring with an Outstanding Peer Mentor Supervisor Award by the Learning Communities for her supervision of the peer mentors involved in the Genetics: The Secret of Life learning community.

Peer mentor supervisors are nominated by their students for having demonstrated excellence as a peer mentor supervisor. The purpose of the Learning Communities exemplary awards program is to recognize and encourage outstanding achievement by peer mentors and their supervisors working with learning community students. Nomination packets were reviewed by an independent panel involved with the Learning Communities.