Honors Peer Advisors are required to attend one mandatory training session this spring from a calendar of three options; further trainings in the upcoming academic year; Honors advising programming; and five other UHP events per semester. Do you predict any conflict honoring this commitment?
Are you planning on going abroad in the following year? We want you to apply but if selected we'll have to work out your responsibilities on an individual basis.
Role of the Honors Peer Advisors:
The role of the Honors Peer Advisors is foremost to provide mentorship and be responsive to the needs of the UHP community. Advisors act as representatives of the UHP by being open, receptive, and genuine in conveying their honors experiences to those inside and outside the program. They are expected to be present at and engaged in all UHP events and initiatives.
Expectations Of Honors Peer Advisors:
Attendance
Attend mandatory training sessions (about once/semester)
Attend the Honors Community Welcome
Attend advising programming (small group meetings, four year planning meetings, etc.)
Attend UHP sponsored community programming (faculty talks, Halloween and Holiday Parties, Student Faculty Dinner, etc.)
Attend admissions events
If available, attend Colonial Inauguration academic briefing
Outreach
Contact assigned first-year students
Have a meeting to approve four-year plan
Have a follow-up meeting after students meet with an advisor
Check in around Thanksgiving break
Check in within the first month of second semester
Participate in Honors Peer Advisor communication efforts such as blog posts
Administrative
CC
uhppeers@gwu.edu for all emails
Update electronic checklist to track advisor requirements
Complete surveys and provide feedback in a timely manner
**APPLICATION CLOSES JANUARY 23rd at 11:59 PM**