David Perez

Biography

David Perez has 3 years of experience working with students as an academic advisor. Prior to starting with the Center for Academic Advising and Student Support (CAASS). David worked as a grad assistant in several positions at NMSU. He was a research assistant for the School of Teacher Preparation, Administration, and Leadership (TPAL), GA management for the assistant to Chancellor and Provost of NMSU, GA management for the Director of Financial Systems Administration and Records Management, and GA for the College of Business. He went back to school to obtain his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and two master's degrees, an MBA and MAE OTL, which allowed him to follow his dream of providing further support and assistance to students, guiding them through their academic pathways and toward their future goals. David is the lead advisor for the Bachelors of Individualized Studies and Bachelors of Applied Sciences, (BIS/BAS) and is a member of The National Academic Advising Association, (NACADA). He recently worked as an advisor on the COMM team assisting students for DFM, ANVE, JOUR, COMM Studies, Art, Thea Arts, Dance, and Music. Outside of academic advising, David enjoys keeping active with hiking, spending time with his family, and taking his two dogs for walks.

 

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Why did you decide to become an Academic Advisor?

I have always enjoyed helping students in the many positions I have had at NMSU. Being able to assist students in navigating the uncertain waters and attain their degrees has been a passion of mine for quite a while.

 

Tell me something about NMSU that you wish more students knew about:

I wish students knew more about the different scholarships, internal, external, and private, that students might be able to tap into for financial assistance.