Master Adviser Program Requirements

1. Attend the following workshops
• Undergraduate Advising Basics
• For new undergraduate advisers with 0-12 months of advising experience at the UW
• 4-hour workshop
• Registration Form
• Sample Advising Basics Agenda
• Master Adviser Workshop
• For undergraduate and graduate advisers with 9 months to 35 years of advising experience at the UW
• Registration Form
• Sample Master Adviser Workshop Agenda
2. Attend three additional advising-related workshops
• You may choose any workshop that will inform and enhance your advising practice.
3. Complete one experiential learning opportunity
• Serve on the AEP or APAC board.
• Plan or present at an Advising Summit, a brownbag event, or an advising-related conference.
• Shadow another adviser in a different environment than your own unit in a short-term "exchange" (one-half to two-day).
• Mentor another adviser formally for a quarter (required monthly communication, though more may prove more useful). AEP can assist in helping you find an adviser looking for a mentor.
• Suggest your own experiential learning component to the AEP board. We are happy to help with ideas.
4. Fill out the Master Adviser Report Form
• Use the Master Adviser Report Form to record what you learn at each workshop or activity.
• Turn in completed forms to the AEP coordinator.
5. Certification complete!
• NEW! As of October 15, 2012 and until further notice, advisers completing the Master Adviser Program will receive a paid membership in APAC for one year!
• Your name will be listed on the AEP website.
• Your supervisor will be notified.
• You will be presented with a certificate of completion at an All Advisers' Meeting.