1. Presented by Dustin Smith, M.Ed. Office of Student Services
Student Organizations
Advisor Presentation
Presented by Dustin Smith, M.Ed. Office of Student Services

2. Advisor Overview Must posses a genuine interest in the organization
Understand the goals and purpose of the organization
An organization advisor may assist in the duties of a member or an officer

3. Advisor Requirements
Advisors must be employees of A.T. Still University (faculty or staff)
Advisors must be signers/co-signers on any financial accounts (checking accounts, savings accounts, etc.) for the club/organization
Advisors must sign all event request forms before handing the form into the Office of Student Services for approval
Be aware of and attend the organization’s meetings and activities
Assists with new member orientation
Schedules meetings with officers (once/month)

4. Additional Responsibilities
Attending the annual advisor orientation coordinated by the Office of Student Services
Reading the student club manual, the organization constitution, and the ATSU university handbook
Managing compliance with campus policies and procedures when it comes to your group’s activities. Advise members and officers of A.T. Still University Policies regarding:
Student behavior policies
Organization behavior policies
A.T. Still University Alcohol policy
Being aware of and abiding by campus guidelines regarding use of the ATSU logo or name, letterhead stationary, etc

5. Additional Responsibilities
Assist in risk management planning
Assist in the creation and management of an effective budget
Attends events

6. Risk Management

7. Risk Management Why? Each activity has its own potential risks.
Responsibility.
Student Organization.
All recognized ATSU student organizations are required to have a written risk management plan on file.

8. Risk Management
Recognizes and responds to danger that could interfere with the organization’s function.
Identifies threats to an organization’s continuing operation.
Controls loss by taking steps to reduce the severity should a loss occur.

9. Risk Management Step One – Acknowledgement Step Two – Identification
The failure to recognize that accidents happen and that misunderstandings are part of the human experience needlessly exposes an organization and member to loss.
Step Two – Identification
Look for and report dangerous conditions or impermissible conduct to risk manager officers and/or advisors.

10. Risk Management Step Three – Evaluation
Not all risks are equal
Minor annoyances, waste of resources
Bankruptcy and loss
Step Four – Decision and Implementation
Avoidance
Modification
Transfer
Retention

11. Risk Management
Step Five – Supervise, and appropriately revise, ‘The Plan’
Appoint a risk manger to supervise and evaluation the plan.
Periodical review.

12. Be a Communicator
Inform faculty, staff and students of your involvement with an organization
Enhance popularity of the organization
Support and popularize the organization’s events

13. Q&A