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Welcome to the Advisor Resource Center (A.R.C.). We are excited that you have taken an interest in advising a student organization at Georgia Southern University. The A.R.C. has been developed to provide an easy-to-access hub of information for current advisors and those considering becoming an advisor. Please use the buttons below to access different areas of the A.R.C. If you have any questions about these resources or advising a student organization in general, please feel free to email osa@georgiasouthern.edu.

ROLE OF THE ADVISOR

Georgia Southern University requires that all recognized organizations have an advisor.  Advisors are full-time members of Georgia Southern University faculty or staff. It is their responsibility to guide the group in accordance with the purposes and ideals of Georgia Southern University and the organization. They should not directly control the group’s programs and activities. The relationship between the advisor and the group will vary depending on each organization and its members. Therefore, the responsibilities and duties of the advisor will vary according to the group’s needs. However, student organization advisors are responsible for attending events and meetings sponsored by their student organization as much as possible. Please note that by approving a space reservation, you are assuming responsibility for the event. The person filling the position defines the role of the advisor in partnership with the student organization. Hopefully, each advisor will become involved in the organization through meetings, planning, programming, and activities.

General Roles:
  • Considerations for Georgia Southern University
  • Guide the group in accordance with the purposes and educational objectives of the University.
  • Supervise the financial procedures followed by the organization in handling its funds.
  • Help increase awareness of both students and staff of the University facilities, events, and personnel.
  • Be familiar with the policies and procedures listed in the University’s Student Conduct Code and the Student Organization Handbook.
Additional Roles:

Advising Techniques

  • Point out issues relating to ideas presented by the officer without imposing bias.
  • If an idea is inappropriate, the advisor should encourage the students to consider other alternatives.
  • Informal meetings are conducive to open and worthwhile discussion.
  • If the officer asks, “What would you do?” or “What do you think?” the question should be rephrased and handed back to him/her.  The advisor is there to assist the officer, but not to solve the problem for the student.
  • The officer should be encouraged to take an occasional chance on some less proven members in delegating authority.
  • The advisor may wish to periodically evaluate the student in his/her effectiveness as an officer.

Responsibilities to the Group

  • Assist the group in filing its annual report, required in order to maintain active status.
  • Have knowledge of all plans and activities of the group.
  • Discourage domination of the group by any individual or small groups.
  • Provide long-term continuity within the group.
  • Assist in the orientation of new officers.
  • Be available to meet with members of the organization or new officers.
  • Be available to meet with members of the organization at their regular meetings.
  • Provide assistance in the planning and evaluation of programs.
  • Attend the group’s programs.
  • Assist the group in setting realistic goals and objectives for the academic year.
  • Promote closer involvement between students, faculty, and staff.
  • Assist the group in abiding by all University policies, procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities to the Individuals

  • Encourage each individual to participate in and plan group events
  • Assist students in maintaining balance between the academics and extracurricular aspects of student life.
  • Encourage students to accept responsibility for specific parts of the program or event.
  • Help students recognize the importance of their roles in relation to the group’s goals.
  • Help students develop an outside interest while also serving the University community.

What a Student Officer May Expect of an Advisor

    • Assist the group in formulating long-range goals and in planning short-term projects.
    • Serve as a resource for alternative solutions to problems confronting the group.
    • Assist with University procedural matters.
    • Suggest ways by which the group meetings can be improved.
    • Represent the group and its interests in staff and faculty meetings.
    • Assist in evaluating group projects, performance, and progress.
  • Make suggestions that will permit the officers to improve leadership skills.

Advisor Incentive Program

Student Organization Advisors can help their student organization earn Wings points by attending the events listed below throughout the year. Advisor Incentive points are earned between April 1 and March 31 annually.

How to Earn Advisor Incentive Points 2024-2025

Fall 2024 Advisor Opportunities

Event NameDate/Time/LocationMaximum Points for FallMaximum Points for the Spring
Participate in the Fall 2024 Advisor Round Table | Click HERE for our topic recommendation formSeptember 18, 2024 | 3:00 pm
Armstrong Campus | Student Union Skidaway Conference Room
Statesboro Campus | Williams Center 2015		2–
Attend the Campus Safety SOLD WorkshopStatesboro Campus: Monday, September 16, 2024 | 5:30 pm | Williams Center MPR

Armstrong Campus: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 5:30 pm | Ogeechee Theater		2–
Attend the National Hazing Prevention Week SOLD Workshop | Click HERE to registerSeptember 24, 2024 | 5:30 pm | via Zoom2–
Attend the Title IX for Advisors Workshop | Click HERE to registerNovember 4, 2024 | 3:00 pm | via Zoom––
Schedule a 1:1 meeting with the OSA staff to discuss your organization(temporary) Contact Kristen Chandler for A-D & M-Q organizations, Coleman Bailey for E-L & R-Z organizations4–

Spring 2025 Advisor Opportunities

Event NameDate/Time/LocationMaximum Points for FallMaximum Points for the Spring
Attend a 2025-2026 Renewal WorkshopClick here for a list of dates and times–2
Attend QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper TrainingJanuary 17, 2025 | 1:00 pm | Location TBD–2
Attend the Title IX for Advisors Workshop | Click HERE to registerFebruary 6, 2025 | 1:30 pm | via Zoom–2
Participate in the Spring 2025 Advisor Round Table | Click HERE for our topic recommendation formFebruary 20, 2025 | 3:00 pm | via Zoom–2
Attend the Liabilities and Legal Responsibilities Advisor Workshop | Click HERE to registerMarch 13, 2025 | 3:00 pm | via Zoom–2
Schedule a 1:1 meeting with the OSA staff to discuss your organization(temporary) Contact Cat Hoopaugh for A-D & M-Z organizations, Adrianna Holloway for E-L & R-Z organizations–4

Last updated: 3/29/2022

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