Expectation/Duties of Advisors

• Assess what level of advising function is necessary for each particular group or program.
  
  
• Clearly communicate University policies, procedures, and structures.
  
  
• Clearly identify your role and expectations as an advisor with the student group. Communicate services that the Student Development and Activities and Office of Multicultural Affairs provides.
  
  
• Facilitate communication with other University resources and key staff members that can also assist student organizations
  
  
• The responsibility for building the relationship must be shared between the advisor and the student group.
  
  
• Foster environments in which students feel respected, valued and convey concern for their welfare.
  
  
• When appropriate, assist the group in communicating with key stakeholders, both administrative offices and other student groups
  
  
• Assess institutional impact of events/services and communicate appropriate information to supervisor.
  
  
• Utilize knowledge of the group process and basic student development theories to assist guiding the student organizations.

Advising Structure