Further Information
- How do I get involved?
- Starting a new group
- Re-registering your group
- Benefits of Registered Student Organizations
- Sponsored Organizations
- Running an Effective Organization
- Workshops for Student Organizations
- Dean's Memorandum on Hazing Law and UT Regulations (PDF)
- Student Organization Manual
- Advisors
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Suggestions for Effective Advising
The maturity/skill level of the organization and its leadership should dictate your style of advising. If they have beginning skill levels, you may need to be more actively involved with the organization. As the leaders' skill level matures, you can then decrease the amount of direction you need to provide the organization.
- Express sincere enthusiasm and interest in the group and its activities.
- Be open to feedback from the group. Talk with them regarding your role as advisor. Be willing to admit mistakes.
- Provide feedback to the group and the leaders regarding their performance.
- Be familiar with the Revised Institutional Rules on Student Services and Activities and the Student Organization Manual so that you can be a knowledgeable resource for the group.
- Participate with the organization and get to know the members. Be available and accessible to them. They will feel more comfortable with you and be more open to your input if they know you.
- Following organization meetings, discuss any problems encountered during the meeting with the officers.
- Be careful of becoming too involved with the organization. Remember that you are not a member. Your role is to advise, assist, and facilitate.
