PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced that Director of Academic Advising and Coaching Lyndsay Isham-Morton is the winner of the Region 1 Excellence in Advising – Advising Administrator Award from NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising. 

 

Isham-Morton will be recognized at a conference in April.  

 

According to a press release, NACADA is the leading association globally for the advancement of student success through excellence in academic advising in higher education. NACADA provides its members with opportunities for professional development and personal growth. 

 

As director of academic advising and coaching, a position she has held at BCC since 2021, Isham-Morton has overseen the unification of advising and coaching into one integrated team. She led this work, which is aligned with BCC's strategic plan, to support students, especially those from historically marginalized communities. She has also spearheaded innovation through the creation of advising learning outcomes, and she led the implementation of an online navigation system that streamlines advising processes and helps the College react quickly to student needs. 

 

"Lyndsay exemplifies the qualities of a compassionate and dedicated leader who fosters strong relationships with her team, faculty, staff and students,” said Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Adam Klepetar.