Welcome to the Academic Advising Mentoring Program (AAMP)!
Vision
To empower an advising community where mentorship and connection fuels personal growth, professional excellence, and institutional collaboration.
Mission
Academic Advising Mentoring Program (AAMP) enhances the staff experience at UC Davis by fostering connections across units and building a supportive community of undergraduate advisors. Through mentorship and shared learning opportunities, AAMP promotes a sense of belonging and professional growth for new and seasoned advisors.
Goals
To accomplish our mission, Academic Advising Mentoring Program:
- Fosters a welcoming community where advisors across roles and departments can connect, collaborate, and learn from one another
- Provides opportunities for reflection, skill-building, and mentorship that support advisors’ evolving needs and professional development goals
- Encourages knowledge-sharing and mutual support through structured mentoring or informal connections
- Promotes advisor well-being and retention by affirming advisors’ unique identities and contributions
- Recognizes and uplifts emerging leaders and mid-level professionals by connecting their expertise to a broader advising network across a decentralized campus
- Helps identify and inform advisor training and development needs by providing feedback from the mentoring experience
Action
AAMP contributes to...
- Advisor retention by fostering professional growth, advisor engagement and sense of belonging
- The development of future advising leaders on our campus
- A visible, sustained commitment to staff development and continuous learning
Program Relevance to UC Davis Strategic Vision
The Academic Advising Mentoring Program (AAMP) supports the UC Davis Strategic Plan: To Boldly Go by helping make our campus a more connected, inclusive, and supportive place to work and grow. AAMP creates space for advisors across colleges and departments to build meaningful relationships, reflect on their practice, and support one another through mentorship. By investing in the development and well-being of both new and experienced advisors, the program strengthens our advising community and encourages collaboration across our decentralized campus. Ultimately, AAMP helps to foster a culture where people feel seen, supported, and empowered in their work.