The Department of Student Activities Office of Student Involvement SOARS Orientation Luncheon Wednesday, Sept 18, 2013

0 Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Supporting students’ growth and educational experience through meaningful co-curricular experiences The Department of Student Activities Kristen Carr Coordinator of Student Organization Support Office of Involvement and Leadership

The Purpose of the Student Organization Advisor Resources and Support program: - Address issues and concerns related to advising registered student organizations - Enhance communication and networking opportunities among advisors - Provide helpful information and resources - Recognize and thank you for your role as an advisor

Registered Organizations 565 UConntact Total Users: 12,822 Involved with an Org: 9322 Active Orgs: 470 Frozen Orgs: 95

 Every Tier II Organization Has A Constitution!  A Constitution States how the group conducts business, makes decisions, seeks funding, etc…  <50% of COOs know they have a constitution  Even Fewer Have Read it!

Involvement Fair

Challenges and Opportunities of Being a Student Organization Advisor What do you expect of your group this semester?  Communication, dynamics, accomplishments, struggles… How will you help guide them? What are you most excited about?

Melissa Arroyo Student Union 307 Advisor Resources Donna Vail Student Union 315 Gwyneth Carrell Student Union 106k

 Student Organization Policies Blueprints Manual for Student Organizations  Other Resources SOARS Website on Student Activities Advisor Listserv

THE FUTURE!  CONSTITUTIONS  ROSTERS  NEW CATEGORIES  USG FUNDING SESSION