Responsibilities of a Student Organization Advisor

In assuming the role of student organization adviser, it is inherent that the adviser accept and agree to fulfill these responsibilities in the manner listed below:

• Serve as the official person responsible for the budget, including signing financial forms, budget requests, etc.
• Take an active role in advising the student organization.
• Know the general purpose of the organization and be familiar with all provisions outlined in its constitution or by-laws, and review the constitution annually with the organization membership. 10
• Meet with the organization president on a regular basis (at least twice each month is recommended as the minimum requirement).
• Attend organization meetings and events.
• Remain informed of all activities sponsored and conducted by the student organization.
• Establish with the student organization president the manner in which the adviser will participate in the organization’s activities; i.e., programs, social events, recruitment and new member activities, and meetings.
• Know the officers and members of the organizations.
• Be familiar with the status of the current membership of the organization.
• Know the organization’s process for obtaining new members.
• Offer guidance to the organization on goal setting, organization management, program planning, problem solving, and group evaluation.
• To be knowledgeable of and adhere to University policies and procedures which pertain to student organizations and to inform the student organization officers and members of their responsibilities.
• Be knowledgeable of policies and procedures listed in the St. Cloud State University Student Code of Conduct.
• Review with the student organization membership the policies and procedures listed in the St. Cloud State University Student Code of Conduct.
• Report immediately to CSOLD any activities that may or will violate University policies.
• Review and adhere to the policies in the Student Organization Policy Guidebook