Transcript Advisor Training Presentation

Student Organization
Advisor Training
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Deepti Chadee & Brandon Palmore
Roles of the Advisor
Roles of Student Organization Advisors
(Dunkel and Schuh’s 1999)
1.
Mentor
2.
Supervisor
3.
Teacher
4.
Leader
5.
Follower
Interactions for students with their advisors have a
significant impact on their college experience
(Kuh, 1995).
Challenges of Advising
(Dunkel & Schuh, 1999)
 Time management
 Must establish their own role within
organization
 Minimal training
 Finding their place within the organization
 Time and patience within the developmental
process
Rewards of Advising
(Dunkel and Schuh, 1999)
 Being a part of the student developmental
process
 Serve as a mentor for students
 Create networks and support groups
 Chance to engage with an organization that
interests you
RISK MANAGEMENT
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Risk Management is the process of considering
the potential and perceived risk involved in
student activities.
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It includes monitoring organization activities
and taking both corrective action and proactive
steps to minimize accidental injury and/or loss.
High Risk Activities
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Alcohol and Illegal Drugs
Hazing
Sexual Abuse and Harassment
Fire and Other Safety Issues
Travel
Behavior at Parties and Social Events
Others?
Risk Types
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Physical
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Reputation
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Emotional
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Financial
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Facilities
Risk Management
Concepts
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Identify risky behavior and activities
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Assess the probability of adverse outcomes
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Identify and implement controls to eliminate or
reduce the risk
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Reassess the activity after the risks have been
managed
Risk Assessment Form
SOAC Funding
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SOAC funding available for student organizations
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Funding categories
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Campus events: up to $2000
Travel: up to $1200
Marketing/recruitment: $200 per year
Apply at least two weeks before event
All funding made via reimbursement for actual
expenses
SOAC Website/New
Forms!
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http://www.tamuc.edu/CampusLife/studentCe
nter/studentorganizations/soac-funding.aspx
Additional information:
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Banking: ensure that each organization has at least 3
signers for the account
EIN Numbers vs Tax Exemption
PRIDE SHOP Services (SIS Suite- 10am-3pm)
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Services
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Digital media
Marquees and posters up to 24”x36”
Design services
New order form
http://www.tamuc.edu/campuslife/studentCenter/prideS
hop/default.aspx