Heather Close

Senior Academic Counselor
Academic Advising Office
940-565-2216
Heather.Close@unt.edu
Art Building, Room 232H

Staff Advisory Representative

About

Heather Close has been an academic advisor at the College of Visual Arts & Design since August 2019. Before that, she was an advisor for Texas Woman’s University and administrative assistant for the former CVAD Department of Art Education and Art History.

She is a UNT alum with a B.A. in sociology and an M.Ed. in higher education. Using the knowledge and skills obtained from those degrees, along with her 25+ years of higher education work experience, she enjoys providing guidance to students on navigating college and choosing majors.  Heather was the 2022 recipient of the UNT Advisor of the Year award.

When not at work, Heather reads, thrift shops, and hangs with her husband, son, two cats and puppy dog. While not an artist, she is attracted to the arts and fascinated by others’ talent and love or need to create. Her favorite visual art media are ceramics, jewelry, and watercolor painting.

News

UNT President’s Student Success Award Recipient is Heather Close, senior academic counselor, CVAD Undergraduate Academic Advising Office.

In March 2024, Heather Close received the President's Student Success Award. This prestigious award recognizes University of North Texas staff members who significantly contribute to students' success beyond their normal job responsibilities. Heather was previously honored with the Advisor of the Year award by the Office of the Provost in 2022.

The President’s Student Success Award celebrates staff who excel in fostering student success by ensuring students have access to necessary resources and services. Heather has been instrumental in advancing students' personal, professional, and academic development in the College of Visual Arts and Design. She promotes a student-centered atmosphere, aids in student retention, and enhances student knowledge, communication, and critical thinking skills.