To make this combination most effective, talk with your Meiklejohn Advisor about how the two of you will work together. Many advising teams work together very closely. During the group meeting of advisees during Orientation, and the individual meetings which follow, both Advisors may meet with freshmen at the same time. Freshmen ask a single question and receive immediately the answer of two experienced individuals. Such an exchange frequently leads to spirited conversation or debate and often sets the style for a cooperative approach at other meetings with freshmen through the year.
Some teams work more independently.
Another model involves a prior discussion between the Academic Advisor and the Mei klejohn partner to ensure that the Meiklejohn understands the Advisor's views and philosophical approach to the advising process. The Meiklejohn meets first with the group of advisees to help them to formulate their proposed plans. Inevitably, because of scheduling difficulties, teams will in most instances work with greater independence as the academic year advances. Communication between partners is even more important when you are not meeting advisees together. Alexander Meiklejohn was professor of philosophy and Dean of the College at Brown before becoming the first non-clergyman to be named president of Amherst College in 1912.