Advisor Toolbox, University of Cincinnati

Student Activities & Leadership Development

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Radhika Grandhi

“The myriad situations that I have experienced while leading and participating in student organizations have provided me with many friendships and fostered a deeper understanding of the complexities of effective communication. As a leader, I have facilitated the diffusion of ideas by catalyzing activities for diverse populations.”

Advisor Toolbox

"Advising students is a privilege that can and does really make a difference in their lives".
Erin Morell

Welcome University Advisors!

This page is intended to serve as a resource in your role as a University of Cincinnati Student Group Advisor in relation to officer transitions, university policy, trainings, and much, much more! The Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development hopes that the information included in this area will be of assistance to you and your student group.

Advisor Roles and Responsibilities

Who Can Advise?

An Advisor of University of Cincinnati Student organization must be a:

•Member of the university community. This includes: administrators, faculty, staff, and graduate students-OR-

•A professional appointed by the organization (i.e.,fraternity/sorortity advisor, club sports coach)

The Role of an Advisor

•Mentor
•Team Builder
•Conflict Mediator
•Reflective Agent
•Educator
•Motivator
•Policy Interpreter

The above qualities represents a general description of the role and responsibilities of an advisor. The role of an advisor is negotiable and is based upon the shared needs and mission of the student group. However, advisors that have experienced a great deal of success with their organizations are those who establish a mutual understanding of accountablity with their student leadership.

For additional information in regards to the role and responsibilities for University of Cincinnati Advisors, please click on the following link

Advisor Resources

Articles

Advisors Serving as Mentors

Advising Student Organizations: Strategies for Establishing and Maintaining Successful Advisor/Student Relationships

Assisting Student Groups with Officer Transitions

ACPA Commission for Student Involvement Advisor Manual

The Millennials: Confident. Connected. Open to Change

Leadership Development (Conferences and Workshops)

Annual Student Leadership Conference

University of Cincinnati Diversity Conference

Trainings

Advisor Workshops

This workshop provides an in-depth overview of Advisor responsibilities, resources, university policies and risk management information. All student organization advisors must atternd a re-certification training every two years.

Springs Advisor Workshop Schedule

Tue Feb 12 2013 1:00PM Tangeman University Center Room 400C

Wed Feb 27 2013 1:00PM Tangeman University Center Room 400C

Please submit your registration at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CTF5V6P