Finding an Advisor for your Student Organization
Each registered Kansas State University student organization
is required to have an advisor who is a full-time member of the
faculty, staff or administration. A student organization that
does not have an advisor may be declared defunct until an advisor
is confirmed.
Why Have an Advisor?
An advisor serves as a resource for you, other officers,
and the organization. He/she has many “hats to wear” and
has an interest in the activities of your group. This person is:
- A historian of past activities and decisions which were made;
- An advocate or perhaps devil’s advocate for current
decisions;
- A resource for understanding University policies and procedures
(they may be able to help you complete tasks more efficiently);
- A respected friend.
Responsibilities of an Advisor
- Have a concern for the on-going function of the organization.
This can be most easily accomplished by regularly attending
executive board and organizational meetings, thus establishing
continuity from year to year.
- Be concerned about developing the leadership skills of members,
particularly the executive board, by discussing and helping
to analyze group interactions and decision making.
- Be aware of the goals and directions of the organization and
help the members evaluate their progress toward these goals.
- Advise the organization’s president on University policies
and procedures in the areas of scheduling, purchasing, organizing
public events/broadcasts, etc.
- Advise the organization’s officers regarding the operations
of the organization.
- Certify academic eligibility of all officers.
- Advise the members on financial matters.
- For more advisor resources please visit the "For Advisors" page.