AMP Committee and Sub-Committees

AMP Committee Member 2024-2025

• Grace Groeger, Chair (and Advising Fellow for Training and Professional Development)
• Erin Arnold, Advising Fellow for Student Success Technologies
• Tiffany Fantine, COE
• Bailey Shults, CBAS
• Jessica Lance, CBAS
• Cassie Piggott, CBAS
• Jennifer Waite, CBAS
• Mari Watkins, CBHS
• Amy Foster, CBHS
• Bonnie McCarty, CBHS
• Denise Syle, UC
• Leann McBride, CME
• Shannon O’Malley, CLA

AMP WORKS Sub-Committee

AMP Works is a sub-committee of the Advisor Mastery Program and is responsible for designing and implementing ongoing educational opportunities for academic advisors, ensuring they remain equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to support student success. This subcommittee oversees the development of workshops that focus on both skill-building and knowledge-building, covering essential topics such as technical proficiency, academic advising best practices, legal and ethical considerations, and engagement and inclusion in academic advising. Through the coordination of these training opportunities, the subcommittee fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence, ensuring that academic advisors remain engaged, informed, and prepared to meet the evolving needs of students.  

Workshops are offered twice a month with varied modalities, allowing for flexible participation. Most sessions award one point per workshop, unless otherwise specified. Professional Development workshops applicable for academic advisor progression will be identified as such in the title and description.

Chair: Tiffany Fantine
Members: Grace Groeger, Cassie Piggot, Jessica Lance, Amy Foster, Leann McBride, Erin Arnold, Darla Mallory, Jenn Waite  
Please contact the chair to get involved!

AMP READS Sub-Committee

AMP Reads program is a sub-committee of AMP designed to foster professional growth, collaboration, and engagement among academic advisors through the exploration of nonfiction literature. This initiative encourages advisors to read and discuss books focused on topics such as student success, higher education, leadership, and personal or professional development. AMP Reads provides a supportive environment for thoughtful dialogue, the exchange of ideas, and the practical application of knowledge gained from the readings to advising practices. By participating, advisors enhance their skills, build connections with colleagues, and contribute to a culture of lifelong learning within the advising community. 

AMP Reads is offered once a month, and each meeting is worth 1 point.  

Chair: Cassie Piggot
Members: Kirstie Carpentier, Denise Seyl, Jessica Lance  
Please contact the chair to get involved!

AMP CONNECTS Sub-Committee

AMP Connects is a sub-committee of AMP dedicated to fostering relationships across advising centers and the broader university community. Through a variety of engaging events—including networking gatherings, social events, Lunch & Learns, mentorship, and much more — AMP Connects creates opportunities for advisors and university professionals to build connections, share knowledge, and collaborate in meaningful ways. By bringing together individuals from diverse areas of campus, AMP Connects strengthens professional relationships and enhances the collective impact of advising on student success. 

AMP Connects events will be offered once a month and will generally be worth 1/2 point (unless otherwise stated). 

Chair: Jennifer Waite
Members: Grace Groeger, Jessica Lance, Emilee Buckmeyer,  Nancy Stubblefield  
Please contact the chair to get involved!

AMP CREATES Sub-Committee

AMP Creates is a sub-committee of AMP that is dedicated to fostering innovation and creativity within academic advising through branding, technology integration, research support, and conference development. Additionally, this committee aims to promote an atmosphere of collaboration and continual improvement within advising, while enhancing AMP’s visibility. AMP Creates supports members in research initiatives and innovative uses of technology by providing resources, facilitating collaboration, and advertising involvement opportunities related to writing and reviewing with external professional organizations. The committee also assists with professional awards, conference proposal development, and peer review of submissions and presentations. Through these efforts, AMP Creates empowers members to push boundaries, engage with new ideas, and make meaningful contributions to the field. 

AMP Creates events are offered as the need or demand arises and are worth 1 point (unless otherwise stated). 

Chair: Shannon O’Malley
Members: Bailey Shultz, Elizabeth Campbell, Kirstie Boyd, Judy Albakry   
Please contact the chair to get involved!