At UCI your club is not required to have an advisor, but it is strongly encouraged and recommended. Facts About Advisors Advisors volunteer to work with student organizations because they want to do it, and because they feel they can make a contribution to the organization's success.
Advisors are human.
Keeping the advisor informed of the organization's plans and problems. Making use of their background of experience with the organization and the campus. Working out tentative solutions to problems before going to them whenever possible. Observing lines of responsibility. Taking the initiative in arranging for regular executive committee meetings with the advisor.