The Pitt Mentoring and Advising Community Circles (PMACC) are groups of undergraduate mentors and advisors across Pitt who share a common interest or experience.
The goal of the PMACCs is to build professional networks, communities, and knowledge around a common interest or experience in advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
Each PMACC also has a specific goal statement in relation to that community's interest or experience.
New Advisors and Mentors
The PMACC for new advisors and mentors is for those who have been in an undergraduate advising or mentoring role at Pitt for four years or less.
- Co-leads: Jen Gentzel, Virginia Robson
- Goals of the PMACC for new advisors and mentors include:
- Build community and professional networks across departments and schools.
- Provide support in the transition from school to professional life, including work-life balance.
- Share experiences as a new advisor at Pitt.
- Develop conversations about emerging trends and issues in higher education.
- Learn about getting acclimated to different resources at Pitt.
Fall 2026 New Advisors and Mentors Meetings
All meetings are on Fridays at 1 p.m.
- September 18, 2026
- October 16, 2026
- November 13, 2026
- December 11, 2026
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First at Pitt
The PMACC for First at Pitt/First Gen Students is for those at Pitt who advise, coach and mentor first-generation undergraduate students.
- Leads: Michele Lagnese, Natasha Williams
- Goals of the PMACC for First Gen students include:
- Share resources that help to build cultural and social capital for first-generation students.
- Share ideas for innovative programming happening across different departments and units.
- Learn about technology, tools, and resources available across Pitt aid first-generation student success.
Fall 2026 First at Pitt Meetings
All meetings are on Mondays at 11 a.m.
- September 21, 2026
- October 19, 2026
- November 16, 2026
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Staff Advisors
The PMACC for Staff Advisors is for those at Pitt who are in an undergraduate staff mentoring, advising or coaching role.
- Leads: Gregory Allen, Alicia Davin, and Devin Ulm
- Goals of the PMACC for staff advisors include:
- Build community and professional networks across departments and schools.
- Share best practices and approaches in advising and mentoring happening across different departments and schools.
- Develop conversations about emerging trends and issues in higher education.
- Learn about technology, tools, and resources available across Pitt.
Fall 2026 Staff Advisors Meetings
All meetings are on Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
- September 22, 2026
- October 20, 2026
- November 17, 2026
- December 15, 2026
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