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THE ROLE OF THE ADVISOR
The Role Of
The Advisor
The advisor
should encourage students to accept responsibility and help them recognize the
importance of their role in relationship to group goals. Advisors should
monitor the group process and offer suggestions that may assist students in
their decision-making. The advisor should not assume control of the group by
making decisions and directing the planning process for group events.
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The advisor may serve as a
resource person in the development, enhancement and promotion of programs.
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The advisor may
provide valuable assistance in creating opportunities for educational and
personal programs.
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The advisor my provide
direct assistance in the planning and evaluation of the overall program by
providing critical information overlooked by club members during planning
discussions.
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The advisor may attend
events sponsored by the group and assist in setting the tone for the
occasion.
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The advisor may suggest
ways group meetings can be improved.
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The advisor should be
available in emergency situations.
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The advisor may analyze
decisions and make comments. If an idea is inappropriate the advisor should
try to encourage the students to consider other alternatives.
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The advisor should be
available to help resolve personal conflict among group members and
conflict during decision making processes.
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The advisor should be well
informed about all plans and activities of the group. Regular attendance at
meetings and frequent consultation with student officers will help achieve
this objective.
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The advisor may serve as a
historian. Current students should be able to turn to the advisor for
information regarding traditional activities.
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The advisor should be
aware of the financial condition of the club and assist (but not take direct
responsibility) with financial reporting, tracking and decision-making.
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