Adviser Eligibility
Faculty or
staff advisers must be employed at least 75% full-time status in either a
permanent or project appointment employee. Limited term employees, retired
personnel, and outside professionals may not serve as primary advisers. Where
specialized needs exist, with Campus Activities and Student Engagement may
approve a secondary organization adviser who is not employed by the University;
however, such individuals cannot represent the State of Wisconsin and/or UWSP.
Adviser Agreement
Advisers
must sign a contract annually for each student organization he/she advises.
Contracts are available online and are to be submitted to the with Campus Activities and Student Engagement.
Current Adviser Agreement can be found on SPIN under “Campus Links” at the bottom of
the homepage.
Adviser Training
Advisers are
required to attend risk management training upon initial appointment and every
three years afterwards.
Adviser Responsibilities/Expectations
Advisers are
expected to:
·
Attend
meetings of the organization
·
Know the
financial status of the organization
·
Be familiar
with events and activities sponsored by the group and ensure the group is
adhering to University guidelines and policies
·
Serve as a
resource person and trainer to the group
·
Make
recommendations when appropriate
·
Teach
leadership and followership techniques
·
Provide
continuity in tradition and history of the group
·
Help members
develop responsibility and self-discipline
·
Prevent any
group violation of University or community regulations
·
Help the
group achieve its goals by sharing expertise, insights, and ideas
·
Represent
the State of Wisconsin and UWSP when dealing with, or on behalf of, the
organization (only for advisers employed by the University)
·
Question
activities of a student organization and voice disagreement if they see
problems with proposed events or activities
Advisers
have the following authority, as dictated by need:
·
Authorize payment (from organization funds) of
debts incurred by the organization, during periods when regularly authorized
officers are not available (only for advisers employed by the University)
·
Suspend
privileges or organizational recognition if the adviser feels plans or
activities of the organization will be in violation of state, campus, or local
regulations. Any such actions must be reported in writing to the Student
Involvement and Employment Office. The suspension shall be in effect until the
campus student organization conduct officer lifts the suspension or cancels
recognition of the organization. (Student Affairs Committee, 10/13/1976)