At the Arkansas Academic Advising Network's annual conference held on April 17th, Trevor Francis, Dr. Jeanne McLachlin, and Shane Barker gave a presentation entitled: "Recession Proof Careers: Advising Students for Allied Health Professions and Medical School." At the conclusion of the conference, the presentation was named "Best in State" for 2009. This winner of this award is chosen each year by ArkAAN members who attend the conference. The presentation named "Best in State" automatically qualifies for the National Academic Advising Association's annual conference for this region, which will be held in Kansas in 2010. All three presenters are advisors in the Fulbright College Advising Center. Trevor Francis is associate director, Dr. Jeanne McLachlin is associate director for the premedical program, and Shane Barker advises Pre-Allied Health majors among other areas.