Fort Hays State University's Dr. Fredrick Britten, professor of communication disorders, was selected to receive the 2006 National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Outstanding Advising Certificate of Merit in the Faculty Advising category.

NACADA is an association of professional advisors, counselors, faculty, administrators and students working to enhance the educational development of students.

Britten will be presented a certificate of merit at the special awards ceremony and reception in the fall.