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Student Organization Manual
Adviser Information

Responsibilities of Faculty/Staff Advisers

Each chartered student organization must have at least two (2) faculty/staff advisers. When faculty/staff accept the position of adviser to student organizations, they agree to accept certain responsibilities to the University.

These include but are not limited to the following:

• To be certain that an authorized University representative (or adviser) is present at all scheduled events, especially any activity involving travel or large events involving 100 or more persons;
• To be certain of the content and manner of all scheduled programs so that they are presented in a format congruent with University policies;
• To communicate and explain federal, state, and local regulations which are applicable to the functions and activities of the organization;
• To meet with the Center for Student Development staff, as needed, to review and discuss any problems, ideas or suggestions;
• To maintain contact with relevant University officers and national organization officers if an affiliation exists;
• To authorize and sign all registration forms and room requests; and
• To be familiar with University policies and procedures and communicate those to students.