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

2. 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

3. 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 http://www.studentactivities.uconn.edu/soars.php http://uconntact.uconn.edu/organization/soars

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

5.  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!

6. Involvement Fair

7. 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?

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

9.  Student Organization Policies Blueprints Manual for Student Organizations  Other Resources SOARS Website on Student Activities Advisor Listserv SOARS @UConntact www.studentactivities.uconn.edu/soars.php

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