The Office of Academic Advising hosts virtual monthly conversations designed for advisors to share experiences, gain skills and insights, and connect with others in the George Mason advising community. These meetings are open to any George Mason faculty, staff, and graduate assistants that are currently academic advisors, have academic advising experience, or are interested in becoming advisors. Explore the topics for the upcoming semester below. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Fall 2026 Schedule
September 2026: “I Like Where I Am”
Many academic advisors don’t want to move up or out because doing so means doing less advising, so what does career development look like for those of us who like being academic advisors and don’t want that to change?
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Zoom registration link
October 2026: What Was Your Major?
None of us majored in academic advising when we were undergrads because that’s not a thing, so what did you major in? What led you to academic advising?
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Zoom registration link
November 2026: AI in Advising
Let’s talk all things AI in advising whether you are for it, against it, unsure about it, or still on the fence.
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Zoom registration link
Advising Before Mason (December 2024)
Advising Theories (March 2026)
Building Rapport Virtually (February 2026)
Conference Share (April 2025, April 2026)
Major Changers (October 2024)
Memorable Moments (February 2025, November 2025)
Moving Up (March 2025)
Professional Development (October 2025)
Technology in Advising (September 2025)
Tough Conversations (November 2024)
“Why I Advise” (September 2024)