Student Organization Advisor Orientation at Office of Student Leadership & Development
Enhance your role as a student organization advisor with comprehensive training at the Office of Student Leadership & Development. Learn about advisor requirements, campus security authorities, and possible roles to support student clubs and organizations effectively.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATION ADVISOR ORIENTATION Office of Student Leadership & Development Office of Student Leadership & Development University Student Union 103 University Student Union 103 (209) 667 (209) 667- -3778 SLD@csustan.edu SLD@csustan.edu www.csustan.edu/SLD www.csustan.edu/SLD *In order for all links to work you must play this *In order for all links to work you must play this as a slide show.* as a slide show.* 3778
OVERVIEW OF TRAINING About the Office of Student Leadership and Development Advisor requirements, roles, and benefits Student Organization chartering process Polices and Student Organization Handbook Student Organization benefits, rights and responsibilities Additional resources
OFFICE OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT Our Mission The Office of Student Leadership and Development (OSLD) is committed to enhancing the learning environment at CSU Stanislaus. To facilitate this mission we provide students with co-curricular learning and leadership development opportunities. Our Programs New Student Orientation Student Leadership Program (Warrior Leadership Series & Summer Leadership Retreat) Faculty Mentor Program Student Leadership Awards Advising Alissa Aragon: Student Clubs & Organizations Nicole Turner: Social Fraternities and Sororities
ADVISOR REQUIREMENTS Be a University employee (employees of campus auxiliary entities may not serve as advisors) Complete this Advisor Orientation PowerPoint Advisors are defined as campus security authorities. Be on campus: Advisors on sabbatical or extended leaves of absence should identify an alternate advisor during their absence. Be familiar with the organization s constitution and bylaws. Attend (if possible) events involving alcohol Assist SLD and the University in upholding University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITIES (CSAS) Campus Security Authorities are required to report certain criminal offenses as outlined by federal law; specifically the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If someone has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, he or she is a campus security authority (i.e. Presidents and Advisors). The function of a campus security authority is to report to CSU Stanislaus University Police Department those allegations of Clery Act crimes that he/she concludes were made in good faith.
POSSIBLE ROLES OF AN ADVISOR An advisor may also serve in the following capacities: Attending organizational meetings/events/fundraisers Teaching and coaching student leaders when issues or conflicts arise Serving as a resource for networking on and off campus Mentoring students in the organization Assisting the organization with goal setting Keeping historical information and documents
CSA CONTINUED What a CSA is not *Not responsible for determining authoritatively whether a crime took place *Not responsible to try and convince a victim to contact law enforcement if the victim chooses not to do so. *It is simply your duty to inform UPD what the crime was and where it took place. For more information, visit: https://www.csustan.edu/upd/crime-statistics
BENEFITS OF BEING AN ADVISOR Developing a mentoring/teaching relationship with students Recognition from the University community Facilitating the growth and development of student leaders Continued historical growth related to cultural, social, religious. Educational, and political changes of student organizations Establishing networks with peers/colleagues serving in similar capacities Working with student organizations of varied interests
CHARTERING PROCESS All student organization charters are recognized by the University for one academic calendar year. After one year, or when there are changes in leadership, Student Organizations must then re-register with the University. Chartering is an extensive process, and it requires forms to signed by the Student Organization Advisor, please plan accordingly. Chartering documents, deadlines and trainings are Chartering documents, deadlines and trainings are available through your Stan Sync Portal. available through your Stan Sync Portal.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES Student Code of Conduct: All students are expected to follow the University s Student Code of Conduct which is available at: https://www.csustan.edu/sites/default/files/u3401/student_club_and_organization_ handbook_2014-15_final.pdf Non-Discrimination: No campus shall recognize any fraternity, sorority, living group, honor society, or other student organization that discriminates on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, age, gender, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or disability. The prohibition of membership policies that discriminate on the basis of gender does not apply to social fraternities/sororities or other university living groups. (E.O. 1068) Open Membership: No campus shall recognize any fraternity, sorority, living group, honor society, or other student organization unless its membership and leadership are open to all currently enrolled students at that campus, except that social fraternities/sororities or other university living groups may impose a gender limitation as permitted by Title 5, Section 41500. (E.O. 1006)
HAZING POLICY Per California Education Code 32050-32051, hazing is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100), nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or both. CSU Stanislaus has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR HAZING. Hazing Policy can be found online at: https://www.csustan.edu/sites/default/files/SLD/documents/H azingPolicy_000.pdf
ALCOHOL POLICY AND ILLEGAL DRUG USE Students are expected to abide by all federal, state and local laws regarding alcohol and drug use. (See Student Code of Conduct) The CSU Stanislaus alcohol policy & guidelines are: https://www.csustan.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Student%20Leadership%20%26%20Devel opment/documents/alcoholpolicyandguidelinessp07.pdf Alcohol Permits: Student Organizations may request an alcohol permit to have alcohol served at an on or off campus event with the following guidelines. Must be submitted to OSLD Advisor no less than 3 weeks prior to the event date Roster of attendance showing over 50% of membership is over 21 An Advisor must be in attendance for the duration of the event Contract stating only beer, wine, champagne will be served Permits can be found here: https://www.csustan.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Student%20Leadership%20 %26%20Development/documents/alcohol_use_request_14-15.pdf
RESOURCES On Campus Title IX Coordinator Victim Advocate Psychological Counseling Student Health Center SLD Off Campus Haven Women s Shelter Emanuel Medical Center 24 Hour Rape Crisis Nat l Suicide Prevention Hotline MSR 320 Science 1: 234 MSR 210 USU 103 667-3351 667-3993 667-3381 667-3396 667-3778 Turlock Turlock (888) 454-2836 (800)273-8255 664-9131 667-4200
A.D.V.I.S.O.R. Aware Aware: Know what is happening with the organization at all times; problems, dates of meetings, activities, etc. Dedicated Dedicated: Always willing to assist the organization when necessary. Enjoy being associated with the group and be involved. Visible Visible: Attend meetings, social functions, and other events with the group members. Informed Informed: Be familiar with the rules, policies and regulations of the University. Supportive Supportive: Provide encouragement and praise to members. Open Open- -minded minded: Consider new ideas and approaches. Respected Respected: Demonstrate a genuine interest in the welfare of the organization and its members.
THANK YOU! ORIENTATION COMPLETE To complete your orientation CLICK HERE (you must be in slideshow for the link to work) We thank you for serving as an Advisor to a Student Organization. We look forward to working with you! Office of Student Leadership & Development, UU103, sld@csustan.edu
