Our Mission and Vision
Mission Statement
Psychology Peer Advising exists to make a positive difference as we aim to meet the needs of Psychology faculty, staff, and students at James Madison University. We serve the JMU community by working in cooperation with faculty members in order to further the educational, professional, and personal development of JMU students interested in Psychology.
Vision Statement
"We are a group of upper-level Psychology students dedicated to making a positive difference for others through advising, departmental ambassadorship, and service learning. Our core values guide us to seek excellence in our service, attitudes, leadership, and teamwork. We provide help to others within the Department of Psychology and James Madison University through our experience and well-gained knowledge."
Psychology Peer Advising exists to make a positive difference as we aim to meet the needs of Psychology faculty, staff, and students at James Madison University. We serve the JMU community by working in cooperation with faculty members in order to further the educational, professional, and personal development of JMU students interested in Psychology.
Vision Statement
"We are a group of upper-level Psychology students dedicated to making a positive difference for others through advising, departmental ambassadorship, and service learning. Our core values guide us to seek excellence in our service, attitudes, leadership, and teamwork. We provide help to others within the Department of Psychology and James Madison University through our experience and well-gained knowledge."
Our Services
Psychology Peer Advisors are upper level Psychology majors at James Madison University. Because we have most likely experienced similar situations as the students who come to our office, we have a better understanding of what these students might be going through. Our aim is to do everything possible to help you enhance your experience as a Psychology major.
Our main objective is to serve the JMU Psychology community. Some responsibilities of Peer Advising include:
All Peer Advisors hold office hours during the week. Our office provides students with a dependable place to come when advisors or professors are unavailable or busy, or when you just want to talk to a student with similar experience. During office hours, Peer Advisors...
The concerns of students who visit our office range from brief informational questions about major and/or general education requirements to in-depth discussions about the different fields of Psychology and the graduate school application process. Many students comes to the office with concerns regarding class availability, getting a job after graduation, and getting into grad school. Some students simply need an empathetic ear. Peer Advisors show students how to access information on numerous topics, including graduate programs, the GRE, scholarships, and internships.
Psychology Peer Advisors abide by the APA Code of Ethics, respecting confidentiality of information given to or received from any person visiting the office.
Our main objective is to serve the JMU Psychology community. Some responsibilities of Peer Advising include:
- Representing the Department of Psychology at open houses and JMU CHOICES days for prospective students
- Writing and publishing the Peer Advising Press
- Hosting symposia on topics that are interesting and relevant to Psychology majors and other JMU students
- Facilitating Psychology Major information sessions and registration assistance workshops
All Peer Advisors hold office hours during the week. Our office provides students with a dependable place to come when advisors or professors are unavailable or busy, or when you just want to talk to a student with similar experience. During office hours, Peer Advisors...
- Assist students with course registration and scheduling for upcoming semesters
- Discuss and check students' graduation requirements
- Provide information about classes and research and practicum opportunities offered by the Department of Psychology
- Provide general information related to the Department of Psychology and James Madison University
- And much more!
The concerns of students who visit our office range from brief informational questions about major and/or general education requirements to in-depth discussions about the different fields of Psychology and the graduate school application process. Many students comes to the office with concerns regarding class availability, getting a job after graduation, and getting into grad school. Some students simply need an empathetic ear. Peer Advisors show students how to access information on numerous topics, including graduate programs, the GRE, scholarships, and internships.
Psychology Peer Advisors abide by the APA Code of Ethics, respecting confidentiality of information given to or received from any person visiting the office.
Our Core Values
The Psychology Peer Advising Program exhibits the following core values in everything we do:
Service - To actively serve psychology students, the psychology department, James Madison University, and the community. We share the responsibility of advising with the faculty.
Attitude - To exemplify a positive attitude throughout our practices, projects, and every day life.
Leadership - To exhibit, promote, and develop leadership.
Teamwork - To create an environment that fosters teamwork among it's members and with those whom we help.
Excellence - To always strive to do our best in everything we do.
Service - To actively serve psychology students, the psychology department, James Madison University, and the community. We share the responsibility of advising with the faculty.
Attitude - To exemplify a positive attitude throughout our practices, projects, and every day life.
Leadership - To exhibit, promote, and develop leadership.
Teamwork - To create an environment that fosters teamwork among it's members and with those whom we help.
Excellence - To always strive to do our best in everything we do.
