The National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) selected Patrick Mullen, assistant director of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Advising Center, as an Administrators Institute Award recipient for his dedication and leadership to the advising program at the University of Pittsburgh. Since 1983, NACADA has honored individuals and institutions making significant contributions to the improvement of academic advising. The goal of NACADA is to promote quality academic advising and professional development of its membership to enhance the educational development of students. Mullen will be honored during NACADA’s annual conference in Denver, October 2-5, 2011.