1. { Student Organization Advisor Training Deepti Chadee & Brandon Palmore

2. Roles of Student Organization Advisors (Dunkel and Schuh’s 1999) 1. Mentor 2. Supervisor 3. Teacher 4. Leader 5. Follower Interactions for students with their advisors have a significant impact on their college experience (Kuh, 1995). Roles of the Advisor

3. (Dunkel & Schuh, 1999)  Time management  Must establish their own role within organization  Minimal training  Finding their place within the organization  Time and patience within the developmental process Challenges of Advising

4. (Dunkel and Schuh, 1999)  Being a part of the student developmental process  Serve as a mentor for students  Create networks and support groups  Chance to engage with an organization that interests you Rewards of Advising

5.  Risk Management is the process of considering the potential and perceived risk involved in student activities.  It includes monitoring organization activities and taking both corrective action and proactive steps to minimize accidental injury and/or loss. RISK MANAGEMENT

6.  Alcohol and Illegal Drugs  Hazing  Sexual Abuse and Harassment  Fire and Other Safety Issues  Travel  Behavior at Parties and Social Events  Others? High Risk Activities

7.  Physical  Reputation  Emotional  Financial  Facilities Risk Types

8.  Identify risky behavior and activities  Assess the probability of adverse outcomes  Identify and implement controls to eliminate or reduce the risk  Reassess the activity after the risks have been managed Risk Management Concepts

9. Risk Assessment Form

10.  SOAC funding available for student organizations  Funding categories  Campus events: up to $2000  Travel: up to $1200  Marketing/recruitment: $200 per year  Apply at least two weeks before event  All funding made via reimbursement for actual expenses SOAC Funding

11.  http://www.tamuc.edu/CampusLife/studentCe nter/studentorganizations/soac-funding.aspx http://www.tamuc.edu/CampusLife/studentCe nter/studentorganizations/soac-funding.aspx http://www.tamuc.edu/CampusLife/studentCe nter/studentorganizations/soac-funding.aspx SOAC Website/New Forms!

12.  Banking: ensure that each organization has at least 3 signers for the account  EIN Numbers vs Tax Exemption  PRIDE SHOP Services (SIS Suite- 10am-3pm)  Services  Digital media  Marquees and posters up to 24”x36”  Design services  New order form  http://www.tamuc.edu/campuslife/studentCenter/prideS hop/default.aspx http://www.tamuc.edu/campuslife/studentCenter/prideS hop/default.aspx http://www.tamuc.edu/campuslife/studentCenter/prideS hop/default.aspx Additional information: