https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh Advising Student Groups en-us 2020-03-29 00:28:34 UTC 2025-03-19 01:27:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/498952647/f1c417407ff8129b423339fa3106335d/IMG_3718.jpg philyawjasmine18 https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032067 An adviser authority of a student organization consists of making decisions for budgets, travel, policies, and procedures of the organization.
I was recently asked to be a co-adviser of Ladies Leading, an organization for women at the institution I work for. Ladies Leading is an organization for women that are eager to volunteer, hold mentoring events on campus, and help women of every ethnicity's collegiate journey. Here is a picture of my ladies and I!]]> 2020-03-29 00:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032067 philyawjasmine18 https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032186 The executive board of an organization consists of student officers that lead the organization. It's important for an adviser to ensure the structure is helpful and conducive. Below is a link of typical student officer's roles.]]> 2020-03-29 00:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032186 philyawjasmine18 https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032449 An advisers job when it comes to the overall voting membership of their organization is assuring apportionment of voting members, recognize the constituencies, and the number of members. 

Whenever I think of voting within a student organization, or a student meeting, I think of Roberts Rules of Order. Below is a video of the basics of Roberts Rules of order, to help any new adviser. Check it out!]]> 2020-03-29 00:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032449 philyawjasmine18 https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032507 It's imperative that an adviser understands the importance and role of the politics aspect of a student organization. Its normal for students to take advantage of their role, and this can cause conflict and confusion. An adviser should diffuse conflict, and politics within their student organization. Below are helpful tips to diffuse conflict in student organizations.]]> 2020-03-29 00:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032507 philyawjasmine18 https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032574 Funding is a critical component of a student organization. An adviser has to follow the budget accordingly, and help the treasurer stay on the organizations financial goals. Funding can be a major issue for student organizations. Below are some funding ideas for student organizations. Check out the article below of unique fundraising ideas for student organizations.]]> 2020-03-29 00:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032574 philyawjasmine18 https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032650 This section specifically pertains to an adviser balancing holding authority over a student organization and empower the students through their programming, and overall organization experience. Below is an old article that in my perspective is still very much so relevant today. It's a lengthy read but it's worth the time.]]> 2020-03-29 00:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032650 philyawjasmine18 https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032746 Tradition and Culture are two very important components of a student organization. All organizations have a unique culture and set of traditions. The advisers role with tradition and culture is to make sure tradition and culture does not violate the institutions mission or from an ethics standpoint. Examples of a violation of ethics are stereotypes and cliques. Below is a link of an older article that pertains to culture and tradition of a student organization. It's such a good read. Check it out!]]> 2020-03-29 00:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032746 philyawjasmine18 https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032894 As an adviser it's vital and critical for advisers to understand that there will be stereotypes and cliques formed in student organizations. Advisers together with the student leaders can work to identify these problems early, and design programs for returning and new members to help combat these common issues. When advisers implement programs and identify these issues, this will provide benefits, as the academic year progresses, encourages open communication, and helps with retention for the organization. Whenever I think of cliques and stereotypes I think of Mean Girls, specifically the lunchroom scene.


]]> 2020-03-29 00:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480032894 philyawjasmine18 https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480033002 Advisers should be aware and make a conscious note to ensure that the organization is not violating any code or laws of the institution. A couple of examples of violations of law and codes in general are hazing, and auctioning.  Advisers should understand the necessary process if a student leader disobeys or violates the institution's codes and laws. Below is Cornell's Disciplinary System model, that my current institution utilizes for disciplinary actions.]]> 2020-03-29 00:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480033002 philyawjasmine18 https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480033051  Having both my undergraduate and graduate degrees in communication, and strategic communication, I know first hand the IMPORTANCE of communication in general. Communication affects us from a professional and personal standpoint. Communication involves all facets of a student organization. Communication is separated into different styles nonverbal, verbal, and written communication. An advisers verbal communication role consists of clarifying institutional roles to students. The nonverbal communication role for an adviser consists of attentiveness, and overall presence. The written communication role of an adviser consists of ensuring students receive written material on the organization, and write the material in a professional manner.  Below is an article that gives a more detailed description of each communication style.]]> 2020-03-29 00:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480033051 philyawjasmine18 https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480033078 An adviser of a student organization should always be on a quest to understand and observe the student leaders strengths, and their personality. When an adviser understands everyones strengths, then the student leader can be effectively utilized. Below is my favorite personality test, Myer Briggs. Check it out and take the test. My score is ESFJ ( extrovert, sensing, feeling, judging)]]> 2020-03-29 00:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480033078 philyawjasmine18 https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480033144 It's important for an adviser to remain and encourage the student leaders to be fair throughout the organization membership. If a student does not follow the guidelines or meet the qualifications should be the only reasons a person should not gain entry into the organization. Advisers should make sure student leaders are not being unfair or stereotyping in the organization membership process.]]> 2020-03-29 00:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480033144 philyawjasmine18 https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480033197 An adviser should make sure that student leaders are upholding the purpose or mission statement of the organization. The purpose of any student organization is supposed to keep the student leaders grounded within the organization. Check out this article below on how to draft a vision and mission statement for your student organization. It's a great read!]]> 2020-03-29 00:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/philyawjasmine18/75gt15udmpdh/wish/480033197