 |
Distinguished Advising Award
Melvin Beck
Beck has served the U of M as a productive researcher, an outstanding teacher, and
an engaged advisor to students for 33 years. He also served as chair of the Department
of Biology for many years. During three decades of service, Beck has provided advice
and support to several hundred biology majors who have gone on to graduate schools,
medical and other health-care related professional schools, and a range of other careers.
He is currently the primary advisor for 50 undergraduate students. Beck sees his role
as an advisor to be a reliable source of information about courses and degree programs,
a mentor for their educational and career objectives, and an advocate for the needs
of undergraduates. He also devotes special attention to transfer students, working
to help them stay on track and graduate in a timely manner. His colleagues express
admiration for the concern he shows for students, calling him “truly a selfless student
advisor and student advocate.” They appreciate Beck’s willingness to share his knowledge
and serve as a resource for them in advising questions. Students value his knowledge,
availability, and concern for them as individuals. One former student, now in his
third year of medical school, spoke for many when he wrote, “I truly believe that
I would not be here if it were not for Dr. Beck’s assistance.”
|
|
Facebook 
YouTube 
Twitter