All student organizations are required to have an approved advisor. The advisor is an integral part of every student organization. The role of the advisor is to counsel and serve as a resource to the students and the student organization. Advisors help with growth and development of students. Advisors provide consistency and communicate goals to future members.
Advisors assist in the area of program content and purpose.
The role of an advisor is an important one and may vary with the organization's needs. The scope of an organization's activities, the effectiveness of its officers, the time commitments of the advisor and other factors determine the nature of an advisor's involvement with the group. Advisors should never consider themselves as only a signatory on registration forms. Many student organizations have two or more advisors. Sponsored student organizations may have a faculty advisor in addition to a staff designated advisor.