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Apply to Become an AY2009-2010 Associate Advisor

Both new and returning applicants, must apply to become an Associate Advisor by completing the application below. You must complete every section of this form by May 1, 2009.

Important Notes

Leadership training opportunities for associate advisors will be offered in the fall and spring terms. New associate advisors are required to attend two training sessions a year, and returning associate advisors must sign up to facilitate two of these sessions. More information will be provided over the summer.
All associate advisors need to be on campus for the Advisor/Associate Advisor Orientation on August 31 and for the meetings with advising groups on September 2 prior to freshman registration on September 3.
If you are interested in being a Resident Associate Advisor and live in McCormick Hall or Next House, DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM, instead please use the Resident Associate Advisor application.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Please fill out the following application completely. Required fields are marked with an *.

*First Name: *Last Name:

*Class Year:

*Course:

Second Major

Minor *Gender:

*Are you a Varisty Athlete? Yes or No

If yes, which sport(s) do you play?

CONTACT INFORMATION

Note: Enter your MIT address, not your home address. If you are currently a freshman, please provide the name of the dorm or FSLIG that you plan to live in next year rather than your current address.

*Mailing Address (i.e. Street, do not include Room #)

*City *State

*Zip Code

*Dorm:

* FSILG Affiliation (Please provide full name, no abbreviations. If none, type N/A int he box below).

* Email

OPTIONS:

The Associate Advisor Program offers several distinct opportunities as described below. Select your choice from the dropdown list below.

*Select your preference

Please check the box that best describes you and answer the applicable questions posed below your chosen option. Answers should be from 50-100 words per question.

*I am a new Associate Advisor

1. Why are you interested in being an Associate Advisor?

2. What do you hope to accomplish with your advising group?

3. New Associates are required to participate in at least 2 leadership training sessions during the academic year. Please list (2-3) topics related to Leadership and Mentorship areas that you would like to see included in the training program. Your topics should be brief and listed as titles (e.g. Public Speaking or Conflict Resolution).

Topic 1

Topic 2

Topic 3

OR

*I am a returning Associate Advisor

1. Why do you want to return as an Associate Advisor?

2. Describe at least one activity that you organized with your advising group last year.

3. Returning Associates are required to facilitate 2 leadership training sessions during the academic year. Please list (2-3) topics related to Leadership and Mentorship (as it relates to your AA roles) areas that you would like to see included in the training program. Your topics should be brief and listed as titles (e.g. Public Speaking or Conflict Resolution).

Topic 1

Topic 2

Topic 3

ASSOCIATE PROFILE

This section provides information that will help us match you with a compatible Advisor, if you do not choose an Advisor on your own. Even if you know which Advisor you will be working with, you must complete this section. Please be specific.

*Tell us five things about yourself that you would like the Advisor with whom you'll be matched to know. Some examples are: Where are you from? What are your hobbies? Sports? Music? Theater? Travel? What is your working style?

NOTE: Answers should not exceed 150 words.

MATCHING ADVISOR

Note: A list of advisors with whom you may work will be available later this spring, please check back later.

If known, what is the name of the Advisor with whom you'll be matched?

RECOMMENDATION

In addition to submitting this form, you must provide a letter of recommendation to Leslie Bottari (bottari@mit.edu) or via the online recommendation form. Recommendations must be from someone who has supervised you on an academic or administrative level. Fellow undergraduates cannot submit recommendations on your behalf.

Note: If you are a returning Associate Adivisor, your recommendation must be from the advisor with whom you worked in the prior year.

When you have completed this form, you may either or it to clear all fields and begin again.

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