Campus Advisors
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville expects that all organizations have at minimum a campus advisor/fiscal officer that is a current SIUE faculty or staff member. Advisors must have a working knowledge of the expectations and requirements SIUE has of them in addition to the hopes and desires of the chapter they are working with.
By developing a working relationship with the organization and, at a minimum, its executive board, advisors play a key role in helping the students and the organization to succeed, make mistakes, learn, and grow – the idea behind all student organizations!
Responsibilities of a Campus Advisor/Fiscal Officer
- Provide guidance and advice to the chapter
- Discuss the importance of academic excellence with the chapter and support them in their academic efforts
- Meet with the chapter president at least once a semester to discuss important chapter information
- Be knowledgeable about University policies and procedures such as the Student Code of Conduct and Student Organization Handbook.
- Sign all documents that require an advisor signature for the institution
- Read and understand the Cougar Accreditation Program to support the chapter’s adherence and ultimate accreditation status
- Serve as an on-campus connector to relevant resources and services
Tips for Campus Advisors/Fiscal Officers
- Use the Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub (KBEH) as a resource
- Access University resources and connect chapter members to these resources
- Determine which mode of communication works best when interacting with chapter members (email, phone calls, in-person meetings, etc.)
- Create a trusting relationship with chapter officers by building rapport
- Serve as a positive role model to chapter members
- Let the group know you’re there to help and assess their needs
- Respond to all questions and requests for help in a timely manner
- Assist the chapter in developing an academic support program that helps encourage individual and collective success
- Review the chapter’s Cougar Accreditation Program submissions to support their efforts toward accreditation and improvement
- Initiate communication with the chapter/alumni advisor, regional/province officer and/or (inter)national headquarters to provide your contact and background information and solicit accurate names for local and regional contact people