All academic advisors at JMU are members of the Advising Resource Collaboration (ARC) Network, a campus wide community that supports collaboration and connection among advisors. One way to get involved is through ARC working groups.
Working groups bring advisors together to share ideas, plan initiatives, and support advising across campus. Advisors are welcome to join a group based on their interests and availability. Meetings typically occur periodically throughout the year, depending on projects and events.
Interested in joining a working group? Reach out to the ARC Network coordination team to learn more.
Working Group Details
Focus: Planning ARC’s annual advising conference
This working group coordinates the annual ARC Network conference, a professional development opportunity for advisors across campus.
Members help:
• Develop the conference theme
• Identify topics relevant to the advising community
• Recruit and support presenters
• Review session proposals
• Assist with conference logistics and planning
Good fit for people who enjoy:
Event planning, brainstorming ideas, and coordinating large initiatives.
Focus: Sharing ARC information and documenting activities
This working group manages how ARC communicates with members and ensures resources, updates, and events are shared clearly.
Members help:
• Maintain ARC communication materials (website, announcements, etc.)
• Draft email communications
• Promote ARC events and initiatives
• Collect information for reports and documentation
• Track ARC activities and outcomes
Good fit for people who enjoy:
Writing, organization, communication, and sharing information.
Focus: Building connections and creating programming for advisors
This working group develops partnerships and programming that support advisor engagement and professional development.
Members help:
• Identify opportunities to collaborate with campus partners
• Plan workshops or programming for advisors
• Support onboarding of new advisors to ARC
• Promote opportunities for advisor engagement and networking
Good fit for people who enjoy:
Connecting people, developing programs, and strengthening community.
