MTSU academic advisers are focused on student success, routinely checking emails and answering phone calls, even after hours.College of Liberal Arts adviser Matthew Hibdon is the latest to be recognized nationally for his efforts with an award from the National Academic Advising Association. Hibdon will receive the 2017 Region III Excellence in Advising-New Advisor Award later this month.Hibdon, who has worked at MTSU over a course of nine years and has also earned two degrees from the university, said the award is “a validation of our approach to advising within the College of Liberal Arts.” “I enjoy helping my assigned students, but I cannot do it alone,” Hibdon said.