AA

AA [ay·ay] n.   1. Academic Advisor, a department faculty member paired with a student who has declared a major within the same department, responsible for approving course-load and class selection to insure degree completion and on-track graduation. 2. Advising Associate, a student staff position that is assigned to and works in tandem with a PMA to help freshman students navigate academic life, usually the first point of contact for reaching the PMA; must apply for post.