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Vision

The Advisor Mentorship Program was created to foster and strengthen a team-oriented advising culture at Mason that blends a collaborative work environment with a strategic focus on well-being that nurtures professional development, engagement among peers, and advisor retention. These will be accomplished through:
  • One-to-one mentorships between new and experienced advisors from either a professional or faculty advising position
  • Opportunities for cross-communication and collaboration through the Mason Academic Advisor Network’s educational and social networks
  • Opportunities for growth and development through various training opportunities at Mason and the academic advising community

AMP Mission

The mission of the AMP is to expand new advisors’ support network within the Mason academic advising community and foster continued professional development and increase sustainability of personal and professional well-being.
The design of the AMP is to be a one-year mentor-mentee relationship that blends professional development opportunities and well-being initiatives on/off campus. Our goal is to provide opportunities for new and continuing advisors to connect with their mentors on a deeper level across the advising community, set/achieve professional development goals, and support professional and personal well-being collectively.

AMP Co-chairs

Julio Diaz-Carroll
Academic Advisor, College of Public Health
[email protected]
Joshua A. Fletcher, M.Ed, Ed. S.
Senior Academic Advisor, Computer Science Dept/CEC
[email protected]

Michael Hock
Academic Advisor, Honors College
[email protected]

AMP Applications 2026-2027 – Deadline: August 28, 2026

Mentor Role with Mentees

  • Assist in the development of skills necessary for mentees to succeed as new advisors at Mason
  • Motivate new advisors to achieve their professional goals
  • Serve as a resource for the mentee
  • Encourage mentee to interact frequently with MAAN and advising peers
  • Provide support, encouragement, and positive perspectives
  • Ask questions and give feedback

 Mentor Criteria

  • Faculty or Professional advisor with 2+ years of experience advising at Mason.
  • Member of Mason Academic Advisor Network (MAAN)
  • Completion of Mason Advisor Certificate (MAC) program
    • OR completion concurrently with mentee.
  • Interest in helping other advisors at Mason to grow and develop in their field.

Mentee Role

  • Set goals and set specific and measurable tasks to achieve those goals
  • Seek advice from mentor to achieve set goals
  • Communicate progress and concerns with your mentor on a monthly basis
  • Participate in activities with mentor and other mentees
  • Be receptive of constructive feedback
  • Utilize advising resources on campus and beyond

Mentee Benefits

  • Increased engagement and success with the knowledge developed through mentor/mentee relationship
  • Increased engagement with advising community and administration at Mason
  • Improved communication and networking skills
  • Improved time management skills in personal and professional situations
  • Plug into the advising professional network at Mason!