Campus Advisors
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville expects that all organizations have a campus advisor/fiscal officer who is a current SIUE faculty or staff member. As an advisor, you play a crucial role in the development and success of student organizations, serving as a mentor and connecting students with faculty and staff.
Advisors are to have a working knowledge of SIUE's expectations and the goals of the organization, and by fostering a strong relationship with the executive board, you help students succeed, learn from mistakes, and grow. For guidance on your responsibilities and university policies, please refer to the Advisor Handbook and Advisor Expectations Agreement that can be found with our Student Organization Resources.
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
- Utilize Microsoft Teams for a means of communication with students
- 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
