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Monica Sani-Berry has a long history with the Faculty of Agriculture, starting when it was still the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. She has worked as the acting manager of student recruitment and the international food business coordinator and even been a mature student in Plant Science Technology.

Now as Student Success Coordinator, she has become a mentor to the students on the Agricultural Campus and the go-to person for anyone on AC who is looking for some guidance.

“Monica’s passion for helping students grow and learn shows in everything she does, said Assistant Dean Student Keltie Jones.  “She enthusiastically celebrates their achievements and takes a very caring approach to helping them learn from their challenges. Our campus is very lucky to have her.”

She is passionate about student development and success and takes a holistic approach to each individual that focuses on their entire career as a student and the development of their goals through both their academic and co-curricular activities.

Through the newly developed Academic Renewal Program, she works with students who face academic dismissal, to help them raise their GPA. After the first semester of the program, she had a student success rate of 99 per cent.

But it’s her work with the Student Advancement in Leadership (or SAIL) program that is allowing her to shine. The program that she helped design engages students in communication and leadership development, career exploration and personal growth. Every week she organizes educational activities such as guest speakers and workshop and provides unique support tailored to each individual student.

Monica Sani-Berry was presented with the Outstanding Undergraduate Staff Advisor Award 2015 by Vice Provost, Student Affairs Anne Forrestall during the third annual Tribute Awards ceremony. 

One student, who was on the verge of dropping out of school in first year, says of her, “From under my tears, Monica was able to see my potential. She made it her goal to mold me into the student leader I have become. For that, I am truly grateful.”