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Great advice from a fellow PAA

Posted on August 20, 2012 by scloots

Lovett College President and PAA, Christian Neal, shared his perspective to new students in this week’s Thresher. “During my own freshman year, I did not try to think about any unique academic interests that could be untapped. As a smart … Continue reading →

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Outcomes of being a PAA

Posted on June 29, 2012 by scloots

We also asked PAAs to reveal some of the outcomes they had seen since participating as a Peer Academic Advisor.  We will be consolidating this information to include in the second round of consideration for the NACADA Monograph for Exemplary … Continue reading →

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PAA Goals

Posted on June 29, 2012 by scloots

Earlier in May, we asked PAAs to share their goals for involvement to report in the second round of consideration for the NACADA Monograph for Exemplary Practices in Peer Advising.  Thanks to all who contributed! Here’s what some PAAs shared: … Continue reading →

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Exemplary Practices in Peer Advising

Posted on May 18, 2012 by scloots

Earlier this year, our office nominated the Rice PAA Program to be recognized in the second edition of the NACADA Monograph for Exemplary Practices in Peer Advising. Considering our celebration of the PAA program’s 10th anniversary, it seemed appropriate to acknowledge how … Continue reading →

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10th Anniversary Celebration!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by scloots
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Congrats to our new 2012 O-week PAAs!

Posted on April 4, 2012 by scloots

Below is the list of the 2012 O-week PAAs. This process has been the most competitive to date, with over 140 students vying for 33 spots. We are very excited to work with each and every one of these students … Continue reading →

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Happy 10th Anniversary!

Posted on March 27, 2012 by scloots

The Peer Academic Advising Program is proud to be celebrating its 10th Anniversary. Initially developed to provide a small supplement to the work done by the Office of Academic Advising and Faculty Advisors on campus; the PAA Program was conceived … Continue reading →

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Congrats to 2012-2013 Head PAAs!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by scloots

Head PAAs have been selected for the upcoming 2012-2013 academic year! Our office is very excited to work with all of these dedicated and energetic PAAs as they help lead our organization to new heights and share in exciting opportunities. … Continue reading →

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What’s the “ideal” PAA?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by scloots

Many people ask what Head PAAs are looking for in each of their PAA college teams. The answer to that question varies from college to college and is also dependent on what time of year and the advising demands of … Continue reading →

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What’s the difference between an O-week PAA and an O-week Advisor?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by scloots

We asked veteran O-Week PAAs who have also served as O-Week Advisors about their experience in these two important, but very different O-week roles.  They reflected on both the perks and challenges of the two positions to help future PAAs … Continue reading →

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