Academic Advising

Undergraduate advisors in the Department of Computer Science Joshua Fletcher and Vernell Wilks published an article in the September 2024 edition of Academic Advising Today entitled, "Academic Advisors' Mental Health Literacy and Experiences Working with Students Facing Emotional and Mental Health Issues.” 

The graduation application deadline for Spring 2024 graduates is February 20, 2024.

The College proudly celebrates the exceptional achievements of its academic advisors and congratulates Julio Diaz and Ibrahim Kargbo on being named two of Mason’s top 10 undergraduate academic advisors by the Mason Academic Advisor Network.

The College of Engineering and Computing and the Honors College hosted an event called “Doughnuts and Discussions” to discuss excellence in STEM. The value of peer support was emphasized, with mentors guiding students through academic challenges. The event explored effective teaching and academic excellence, with participants sharing experiences and strategies. Faculty shared their perspectives on continuous learning, highlighting moments of deeper understanding through student interactions. The event served as a platform for sharing resources and experiences, equipping attendees with tools to thrive in STEM fields.

Ashley Marshall-Lanier has joined George Mason University’s Honors College as an academic advisor. With 15 years of experience in higher education, she values progress over perfection. She began her career teaching language arts and English literature, and noticed the lack of support for students transitioning from high school to college. She advocates for student success and self-care skills. Marshall-Lanier takes a holistic view of student challenges and opportunities, and understands that students often balance education with other life responsibilities. She emphasizes the importance of support networks and individual pacing in achieving goals.

Ashley Marshall-Lanier is an Academic Advisor in the Honors College with over seventeen years of experience in higher education. She is a certified success coach and an advocate for student success and firmly believes in the integral part that advising plays in graduating students from institutions with Bachelor’s degrees and beyond.

This post summarizes the Academic Advising Hours of the School of Business OSSAS.

Are you currently serving or did you previously serve in the military? Join Kelly Coughlin and Jaclyn Beasley, from the School of Business advising and career teams, to review your resume and ensure military expertise is translated to civilian speak.

This is to alert students of the academic calendar and deadlines for the summer 2023 semester.

Nearly 500 students nominated more than 100 academic advisors from across the university for the V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year award.