Planning Director Barry Stein's "professional service to the university is impeccable," says graduate assistant Theresa Ennis, who considers Stein a mentor through his role as professor of Counseling and Psychology.

"For over a year, in addition to his regular planning duties, Dr. Stein has been involved in the SACS accreditation process for the university," she says. "He works from early morning to well into the late afternoons, and also at home on many evenings. He goes above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to making sure the university is improving and enhancing learning for students.

"Personally," Ennis adds, "Dr. Stein has been an advisor and mentor to me for many years. I am now going through the doctoral program, and he is my main advisor. Dr. Stein always makes time for me and other students. He truly cares about the success of his students and goes out of his way to ensure we have the knowledge and tools to succeed."

Ambassador nomination forms are available from Human Resource Services or by visiting www.tntech.edu/hr.