Congratulations to MSU Psychology advisor Andrew Murray on being elected president of the Michigan Academic Advising Association!
“I’m looking forward to playing a part in continued advocacy and support for the advising community across the state of Michigan,” said Murray. “This group has been very encouraging to me over the years, and I’m honored to give back in this way.”
The Michigan Academic Advising Association was founded in 2005 with the purpose of fostering the personal and professional development of its members by promoting quality academic advising in the state. It unites professionals from colleges and universities within the State of Michigan.
“I’ve been a part of the organization ever since I became an advisor,” said Murray. “I started small by going to a couple of conferences and then I had an idea to give a presentation. People appreciated some of my interests and ideas, so they encouraged me to participate more.”
After serving as a member at large on the executive board for two years, Murray proposed hosting a conference at Michigan State University to celebrate the association’s 20th anniversary. Alongside Liz Springer, an advisor from the College of Education, Murray co-chaired the conference planning that occurred this past May. Throughout the conference, they celebrated the organization’s past, present, and looked to the future.
When Murray isn’t meeting with students, he is involved with numerous other conversations on campus. He co-advises the student organization, Psychology Club, and he serves on various committees focused on student success, including a campus-wide initiative to establish a centralized first-generation student center.
Murray will serve as president-elect in 2025-2026 before becoming president from 2026-2027. After that, his three-year term will finish as past president from 2027-2028.
“This organization has been an important part of my growth as an advisor, a role that I take very seriously,” said Murray. “As a former first-generation student myself, I know the important role that advisors can play in students’ lives. I look forward to contributing more to the important field of student support.”