May 3, 2004

UH’s Chung honored for words of wisdom

There aren’t enough hours in the day for this year’s faculty recipient of the University of Houston’s George Magner Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising.

Christopher Chung, associate professor of industrial engineering (IE), couldn’t feel more honored for this recognition of his efforts outside the classroom.

As director of the Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Program, Chung monitors degree programs, evaluates prospective students wanting to enter the Cullen College of Engineering and meets individually with more than 100 students each semester to help them decide which courses to take. And, yes, he still teaches two courses a semester.

“It’s very rewarding to receive this award, and I am truly honored,” said Chung, who has been at UH since March 1995. “People who do this job certainly don’t do it for the recognition. It takes a lot of time and effort to meet with every student in the department. It’s very gratifying.”

Leticia Vasquez