What is an Advisor?

All organizations must have an advisor to be officially recognized and receive funding. The primary advisor must be a full-time faculty or staff member at the university. Additional advisors may be adjunct professors or part-time faculty and staff.

If the organization has difficulty finding an appropriate advisor on campus, please notify the Office of Student Life. Temporary advisors can be assigned if necessary.

The Advisor’s Primary Responsibilities

1.      Encourage the organization to provide opportunities for the educational and personal development for its members.

2.      Encourage the organization to plan activities which justify the expenditure of students' time, ability, energy, and funding.

3.      Be well-informed about all plans and activities of the group. This may be achieved through regular attendance at meetings and/or frequent consultation with the organization officers.

4.      Assist in the orientation of new officers.

5.      Provide long-term continuity within the group and be familiar with its history, including major changes in the group's programs.

6.      It is recommended that the advisor attends events sponsored by the group and assists in setting the tone of the occasion.

7.      Assist the organization in setting and evaluating realistic goals and objectives each academic year.

8.      Assist in the promotion of student interest in the organization and their programs.

UNTHSC Student Organization Handbook, p. 13

Questions regarding Advising?

Visit the Office of Student Life, EAD 116 or Call us at 817-735-5006