Bill Byhower
Biography
William (Bill) is a recognized advisor who has worked within advising the health service degrees at NMSU for over 10 years specializing in nursing. Bill obtained his bachelor’s degree from NMSU. He received his master’s degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis on Career Development from UNM. Bill is a member of NACADA (National Academic Advising Association) and led the first-ever advisor-led study abroad program to Costa Rica for pre-nursing students.
Bill’s proven skills include working with students from very diverse academic and cultural backgrounds. His emails/notes of appreciation from students demonstrate his experience and counseling skills for high school, college, Veterans, and adult students within their academic and career goals. Bill has been actively involved with New Student Orientations at NMSU. He looks forward to the integration of career services with advising to educate students on career opportunities within health occupations.
Why did you become an academic advisor?
I became an academic advisor after having a good experience with my Academic Advisor as an undergraduate student at NMSU. I saw the opportunity to work closely with students to broaden their knowledge of degree plans and offer my expertise as an alumni to help students reach their academic goals.
