Role of the advisor-expectation clarification
Listed below are some expectations student leaders have of their advisors. This survey is designed to help advisors and student officers arrive at a clear understanding of the advisor’s role. The advisor and student should respond to the following items. Meet and compare answers to mutually agree on expectations. Not all listed should be the role of the advisor. Therefore, it is valuable to clarify these expectations.
The advisor is expected to:
| Essential | Helpful | Rarely | Not advisor’s role | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attend all general meetings. | ||||
| Interpret college policies and procedures. | ||||
| Help the president prepare the agenda before each meeting. | ||||
| Be an idea resource person. | ||||
| Be a personal role model for behavior. | ||||
| Guarantee the success of programs. | ||||
| Call executive committee meetings when necessary. | ||||
| Speak up during discussion when s/he believes the group is likely to make a poor decision. | ||||
| Take an active role in the formulation of group goals. | ||||
| Attend all events. | ||||
| Provide for an orderly transition of responsibilities between old and new officers of the end of each year. | ||||
| Mediate interpersonal conflicts. | ||||
| Insist on an evaluation of each activity by those students responsible for it. | ||||
| Be responsible for planning leadership skills and training workshops. | ||||
| Put up publicity. | ||||
| Recruit new members to the organization. | ||||
| Be responsible for maintaining a productive, positive energy level in the group. | ||||
| Veto a decision when it violates the group’s purposes, constitution, or college policy. | ||||
| Take care of last-minute program details. | ||||
| Recommend programs, speakers, or entertainers. | ||||
| Attend executive committee meetings. | ||||
| Represent the group in any conflicts with members of the college staff. | ||||
| Let the group thrive or decline on its own merits without interfering unless requested to do so. | ||||
| Be a counselor. | ||||
| Require the treasurer to clear all expenditures with him/her before financial commitments are made. | ||||
| Check the secretary’s minutes before they are typed. | ||||
| Cancel any activities when she/he believes they have been inadequately planned. | ||||
| Get a copy of all organization correspondence. | ||||
| Keep the group aware of its stated objectives when planning events. | ||||
| Be knowledgeable/expert in programming skills such as contracts, legal issues, etc. | Be the students’ representative. | Be the administration’s representative. | Develop and plan new programs. |