Society Staff and Faculty Advisors

To support you in your roles as Society Executives, here’s a detailed breakdown of your two key advisor positions. This information will clarify the distinct functions and contributions of each advisor, ultimately enhancing your collaboration and effectiveness.

Faculty Advisor Role

• To provide industry knowledge that aligns with the program of study
• To encourage student engagement and involvement outside of the classroom.
• To provide mentorship and support individually and to teams
• Offer feedback on society activities
• Communicate in a timely manner

Check the chart below to find out who your Faculty Advisor is. 

Staff Advisor Role

Society executives should contact their Staff Advisors with any questions regarding society policies and procedures. 

• Oversee the society's structural and operational needs
  • Organize and facilitate society executive hiring and training
  • Review proposed activities and budgets to approve content and coordinate funding
  • Connect society executives with relevant campus resources for event support (ex. Alumni Services, Career Services, Facilities)
     
• Facilitate the application and approval process for new societies and new executive positions
• Meets monthly with society president and/or other executives during the academic year
• Ensure societies follow university guidelines and policies
• Challenge society executives to work together to solve problems
• Offer feedback on society activities
• Communicate in a timely manner

Check the chart below to find out who your Student Life Staff Advisor is. Your Staff Advisor is available to set up a meeting with you individually or with your executive team. Send them an email to schedule a meeting.