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THANK YOU
Serving as a student organization advisor is a unique and meaningful role. It requires a thoughtful balance—supporting students in making their own decisions while offering guidance and encouragement along the way. It also often means dedicating your time beyond the classroom, whether attending meetings or accompanying students on trips and events. On behalf of the Student Government Association, thank you for your dedication, mentorship, and the positive impact you make on our campus community. Your support helps shape confident, capable student leaders, and we are truly grateful.
Advisor 101

Advisor Responsibilities (per SGA Bylaws)

An Advisor must be either a High Point University faculty/staff member or an individual who has been background-checked, bonded, and insured in accordance with HPU University policy.

Advisor duties include:

  • Meeting with the club President and Executive Council at the start of each semester to

    • Review the club’s budget and approve all financial requests

    • Ensure activities align with the club’s goals and mission

    • Review and approve all bills to be submitted to the SGA Student Senate

  • Attending Student Affairs Committee meetings when the club is required to be present

  • Accompanying the club on any official trips and stay at the hotel for the duration of the trip

    • If unavailable, the Advisor should assist in finding a qualified substitute

If these responsibilities are not fulfilled, the club’s Executive Council has the authority to request a new Advisor.

Recruitment Tips

  • Personal contact is the most effective and cost-efficient means of recruiting new members.
  • Co-sponsor campus events so that your organization becomes more well-known.
  • Ask key people to recommend members for your organization.
  • When someone expresses an interest in getting involved, give them a meaningful task to do.
  • Make a list of the advantages of being a new member.
  • Create a display that you can set up during the Activities Fair.
  • Hold an information meeting.

Ways to increase club productivity:

  1. Know what the students expect of you as an advisor and share your expectations for the members.
  2. Assist the group in setting realistic, attainable goals.
  3. Have the goals or objectives of the group firmly in mind.
  4. Learn the strengths of each member and emphasize them.
  5. Express sincere interest in each member. Encourage everyone to be responsible.
  6. Be aware of the various roles that you will have: clarifier, consultant, counselor, educator, facilitator, friend, information source, mentor, and role model.
  7. Provide a community for the group from semester to semester.
  8. Encourage independent thinking and decision-making.
  9. Assist the group in developing a system by which they can evaluate their progress.
  10. Develop a style that balances active and passive group members.