Advisor Resources

Benefits of Advising a Student Organization

• Guide students in developing new skills through their college experience.
• Further your personal goals by choosing to work with an organization that reflects your interests.
• Over time, witness the organization and student leaders grow.
• Make a long-lasting impact on the experiences of student leaders.

Duties of Advisors

The role of an advisor is not concrete. It is a relationship that needs constant attention, assessment and a certain level of flexibility for all individuals involved.

Some organizations may have very specific needs from an advisor, such as specific expertise in a given knowledge area (i.e., academic organizations), oversight on risk management (i.e., sport clubs), or guidance with individual and organizational leadership.

A few general responsibilities may include meeting with officers, assisting in event planning or budget development.

Although our 250-plus student organizations cover a wide spectrum of focus areas, CAIC has found that the challenges met by advisors tend to have many things in common: motivating members, balancing responsibilities between the advisor and the students, navigating learning outcomes, and so on.

CAIC has resources to assist you in you role. Please contact us if you should have any questions.