S.O.A.R.S. - Student Organization Advisor Resources and Support

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Thank you for your dedication as an advisor to our Student Organizations on campus!

Advisors are a supportive resource to every Tier II and III student organization on campus in many ways. It is typical for an advisor to counsel and advise student organizations by asking questions, challenging students and supporting their efforts. An active advisor can improve the effectiveness of an organization while also assisting in the positive development of students. With this, we recognize that you may benefit from certain advisor resources and support.

Let the Department of Student Activities be a support to you! Through a variety of online resources, and interactive luncheons we strive to provide a network that supplies the support and recognition that you deserve. Please explore this webpage full of useful references, and networking opportunities!

Please allow the following resources to guide you in advising students

• Student Organization Advisor Manual

Other Resources

Presentations

• Introduction to SOARS
• Risk Management
• Advising Officer Transition
• Student Organization Communication Through Technology

Books

• Advising Student Groups and Organizations by Norbert Dunkel and John Schuh
• A Professor's Duties: Ethical Issues in College Teaching By Peter J. Markie
• New Faculty: A Practical Guide for Academic Beginners By Christopher J. Lucas and John W. Murry

Articles

• "Student Leaders Struggling: When the Best and the Brightest Need Help
  by Lee Burdette Williams, Barry A. Schreier, and Christine Wilson
• "Advising the Undergraduate Student Organization: This Worked for Us!"
  by M Susie Whittington and Jamie Cano
• "Advising Student Organizations: Strategies for establishing and maintaining successful advisor/student relationships"
  by Erin Morrell
• Knowing the Path and Walking the Path
  by David Rosch and Trina Nocerino

Websites

• American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Advisor Manual

Your efforts are commended and recognized

• End of year recognition (coming soon)
• Advisor of the Month (coming soon)