Category: Club Registration and Recognition

How does my club obtain a Faculty/Staff Advisor?

To aid your club in finding the faculty/staff advisor that will best "fit" your club, follow these suggestions:

• Brainstorm with your group and create a list of faculty and staff members that group members know and with whom they are comfortable.
• Look for faculty and staff who might share the interests of your club.
• Send a small delegation to speak with a potential advisor. Explain why you think it is a good match.
• When asking a faculty or staff member to advise your group, you must clearly communicate the group's expectations of the advisor. Role negotiation is the first step to any advising relationship.

Either Elizabeth Parkman, the Associate Director of Student Engagement or Jeromy Koffler, the Director of Student Activities, are available to talk with faculty and staff about the University’s expectations for advisors of student clubs and organizations.