HAYS, KS -- Dr. Mark Stutz, assistant professor of health and human performance and director of the Athletic Training Education Program at Fort Hays State University, was recently selected by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) for an Outstanding Advising Certificate of Merit in the academic Advising Faculty Category.

NACADA was chartered as a non-profit organization in 1979 to promote quality academic advising and professional development.

Stutz will be presented with his award at the special awards reception Oct. 5, in Las Vegas, NV, during the annual NACADA conference.