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Elli Ambros named Mason’s 2023 Undergraduate Academic Advisor of the Year

Colleen Rich — Mon, 15 May 2023 14:50:42 +0000

Elli Ambros named Mason’s 2023 Undergraduate Academic Advisor of the Year Colleen Rich Mon, 05/15/2023 - 10:50

Elli Ambros from the ��AV’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences was recently named the V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year in recognition of her outstanding care and commitment to supporting undergraduates’ academic achievement.

Elli Ambros is Academic Advisor of the Year. Photo provided

Nearly 500 students nominated more than 100 academic advisors from across the university for the award.

“I am truly honored, grateful, and humbled to receive this award and recognition. Academic advising and working with students in a higher education setting has always been a passion of mine,” Ambros said. “Receiving numerous quality nominations is affirmation my contributions and efforts have made a positive impact.”

Ambros finds that building meaningful relationships with students and helping them achieve their academic goals is the most rewarding part of her advising role.

“I feel I have strong connections and rapport with most students by creating and providing a nonjudgmental, unbiased, and welcoming environment. After establishing a symbiotic and inclusive partnership, I actively listen to the student’s ideas, goals and concerns, and advise them accordingly,” she said. “Through collaborative efforts, we interpret and navigate Mason’s systems, curriculums, and resources. Assisting students to recognize their own strengths, potential, and resilience is the ultimate satisfaction.”

The students who work with Ambros value the connection and see her as an integral part of their academic success.

“Elli’s guidance and support have been invaluable to me throughout my academic journey,” said criminology, law and society major Max Vaughn, one of the students who nominated Ambros. “She has a fantastic ability to listen and understand each student’s unique situation and she always goes beyond to provide personalized advice and encouragement. She is an excellent academic advisor, mentor, and friend who genuinely cares about her students’ success.”

The top 10 Mason undergraduate academic advisors are also recognized from the same pool of student nominations for Academic Advisor of the Year:

Martin Abruzzo, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Jada Crocker, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Julio Diaz, College of Public Health
Mary Getsey Bernier, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Ibrahim Kargbo, College of Public Health
Kurt Lazaroff, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Deborah Polayes, College of Science
Carson Tatton, School of Business
Kristin Tyburczy, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Vernell Wilks, College of Engineering and Computing

In addition, Shabnam Rezai of the School of Business received the Patriot Inspiration Award. This award recognizes a member of the Mason academic advising community who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to, understanding of, and application of effective diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in their academic advising of students.

Claudia Borke of the College of Computing and Engineering received the Unsung Hero Award, which recognizes a member of the Mason academic advising community who demonstrates strong advocacy for students within an academic unit or the university. This advisor is committed to a “student-first” perspective in academic advising practice by going above and beyond to advocate for students, or students in a particular population.

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Gowns for Grads

Jaclyn Beasley — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:03:55 +0000

Gowns for Grads Jaclyn Beasley Mon, 10/03/2022 - 13:03

The Gowns for Grads Application is now open for Fall 2022! It can be found here.

The program was created to offer some financial relief and encourage the celebration of their achievements by making regalia available for our students who are unable to purchase regalia on their own. If you know or work with a first-generation student, low-income, Pell Grant recipient, Stay Mason recipient, or a student who cannot afford regalia right now due to financial difficulties, then encourage them to apply for this program. The priority deadline is October 13th and the regular deadline is Oct 28th. For more information see the flyer above or check out the site here.

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Guac & Grad

Jaclyn Beasley — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:13:42 +0000

Guac & Grad Jaclyn Beasley Fri, 08/26/2022 - 10:13

Guac and Grad 2022

Thursday, September 22^nd, 2022

Session 1: 4-5pm

Session 2: 5-6pm

Enterprise Hall 017 (inside the Office of Student Success and Academic Services Office in 008)

Are you graduating this Fall 2022 semester? Learn more about the graduation process, and make sure you are ready to graduate! Enjoy guacamole at this information session while you prepare for your next steps. There will also be a raffle to win a frame for your diploma! Please RSVP through the QR code or at go.gmu.edu/guacgrad2022

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Purchase Your Tuition Insurance

Jaclyn Beasley — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:49:55 +0000

Purchase Your Tuition Insurance Jaclyn Beasley Thu, 08/18/2022 - 14:49

Protect your Investment in Higher Education

What happens when your student’s education is disrupted by an unexpected injury or illness? Depending on the timing of the withdrawal, you may not be eligible to receive a refund of all of your tuition and fees.

The Tuition Protection Insurance Plan helps students and their families overcome the financial losses that may result from events which force students to withdraw from the semester due to a covered medical reason. Helping families get the most out of your George Mason experience is always our top priority. That’s why we’ve partnered with GradGuard™ to make the Tuition Insurance Plan available to our families.

This coverage strengthens and broadens the scope of our existing refund policy by ensuring reimbursement for tuition, housing and other payments if a student withdraws for any covered medical reason at any time during the semester.

The deadline to purchase for each term is the last day to drop.

Learn more at GradGuard.com/Tuition/GMU or call (877) 794-6603.

**Information from Student Accounts Office -- https://studentaccounts.gmu.edu/tuition-insurance/

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No Academic Advising Hours Tuesday, August 16 due to New Student Orientation

Barbara Snyder — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:09:35 +0000

No Academic Advising Hours Tuesday, August 16 due to New Student Orientation Barbara Snyder Mon, 08/15/2022 - 16:09

Greetings students! There will not be any academic advising meetings on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 due to New Student Orientation. Advising will resume on Thursday, August 18, 2022. In the meantime you can email masonbus@gmu.edu to have questions answered.

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Fall 2022 Classes - Deadlines to Add/Drop Courses

Barbara Snyder — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:38:35 +0000

Fall 2022 Classes - Deadlines to Add/Drop Courses Barbara Snyder Mon, 08/15/2022 - 11:38

Meet with a School of Business academic advisor today to guide you on items including course scheduling, registration, change of major/concentration, minor advising, making referrals, and more.

Fall 2022 Full Semester Course Deadlines:

Last Day to Add (All Individual Sections Forms Due): Monday, August 29
Last Day to Drop With 100% Tuition Refund: Tuesday, September 6
Last Day to Drop With 50% Tuition Refund: Tuesday, September 13
Unrestricted Withdrawal Period: 100% Tuition Liability: Wednesday, September 14 - Tuesday. September 27

For more important dates and deadlines, view the Fall 2022 Academic Calendar. For graduation deadlines, please go to the Graduation Timelines Page.

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Academic Advising Hours for Fall 2022

Barbara Snyder — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:25:17 +0000

Academic Advising Hours for Fall 2022 Barbara Snyder Mon, 08/15/2022 - 11:25

Your academic advisors in the School of Business Office of Student Success and Academic Services are excited to have you back for the new academic year and are looking forward to working with you! Our academic advising team is your primary point of contact to guide you on items including course scheduling, registration, change of major/concentration, minor advising, making referrals, and more.

We offer drop-ins and appointments virtually and in person for your convenience. For office hours, accessing virtual services, and scheduling an appointment, please visit our website here. You can also reach us by emailing your assigned academic advisor or masonbus@gmu.edu or by calling 703-993-1880.

During regular advising the following will apply. See below for peak advising dates and mode:

Mondays and Tuesdays
- 9:30-11:30 am and 1:00-4:00 pm virtual and in-office drop ins
- 9:30-3:00 pm and 4:00-7:30 pm virtual appointments
Wednesdays
- No advising
Thursdays and Fridays
- 9:30-11:30 am and 1:00-4:00 pm virtual and in-office appointments

Peak advising hours and mode will be from Monday, October 31 through Friday, November 11. When the School of Business academic advising team is in peak advising, it will require adjustments to our advising in order to accommodate as many students as possible:

Mondays and Tuesdays
- 9:30-11:30 am and 1:00-4:00 pm virtual and in-office drop ins
- 12:00-3:00 pm and 4:00-7:30 pm virtual appointments
Wednesdays
- No advising
Thursdays and Fridays
- 9:30-11:30 am and 1:00-4:00 pm virtual and in-office drop ins
- 9:30-11:30 am and 1:00-4:00 pm virtual appointment

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Join Us for WelcomeFest 2022 - Wednesday, September 7

Jaclyn Beasley — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:58:37 +0000

Join Us for WelcomeFest 2022 - Wednesday, September 7 Jaclyn Beasley Sun, 08/14/2022 - 20:58

You’re invited! Come join the festivities at the 18^th annual School of Business WelcomeFest event!

WelcomeFest 2022

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

4-6 pm

JC Dewberry Hall

Learn more about the School of Business, meet with students, faculty, and staff, and grab a FREE T-shirt and pizza!

Photo booth, caricaturists, and raffles for great prizes: AirPod Pro, Airpods, JBL Speaker, Mason diploma frame, Nintendo Switch Lite, and a free semester of parking!

Questions? Contact masonbus@gmu.edu

Hope to see you there!

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Meet your Academic Advisor 10/11-10/13

Jaclyn Beasley — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:36:13 +0000

Meet your Academic Advisor 10/11-10/13 Jaclyn Beasley Fri, 08/12/2022 - 10:36

You are invited to the upcoming School of Business Advising Awareness Week event! What can your advisor do for you? Join us for refreshments and a chance to connect with your assigned Academic Advisor October 11^th-13^th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Drop by when you can, stay as long as you would like, and learn more about the School of Business and Spring 2023 registration information. We would love to see you there! You will be individually invited by your Assigned Academic Advisor for the specific day you should attend. Each advisor will be available on different dates, so be sure to check your Mason email for your specific date!

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Virtual Welcome Event - September 14

Jaclyn Beasley — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:13:11 +0000

Virtual Welcome Event - September 14 Jaclyn Beasley Fri, 08/12/2022 - 09:13

Join us for the School of Business Online Welcome Event on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 3:00-5:00 pm! Discover what Mason has to offer online students and students who are unable to attend in-person welcome events. We'll have a raffle for high ticket prizes like JBL Bluetooth speakers and air pods. In addition, we're hosting a virtual tabling event where you'll have the opportunity to learn about minors, studying abroad, learning resources, careers and internships, and much more. Hop from table to table to learn about the topics that interest you!

RSVP Here: https://gmu.secure.force.com/register?eventId=a214p000001FtPL

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Unrestricted Withdrawal Period: 100% Tuition Liability: Wednesday, September 14 - Tuesday. September 27

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