• An advisor must be a full-time member of the faculty, administration, or staff of the University
  

• A graduate student may advise an organization only if done so as an assigned University job responsibility
  

• Alumni/ae members of social Greek-letter fraternities and sororities who live in the Athens area may serve as advisors to these groups at the discretion of the Campus Involvement Center
  

•  The advisor must give prior approval for all financial transactions and off-campus activities. They may be required to co-sign for financial obligations assumed by the organization. The advisor may be held financially responsible if the organization defaults on financial obligations. Financial obligations are the responsibility of the individual incurring them or the student organization, and are not to be considered the obligation of Ohio University
  

•  An advisor may be required to sign legal documents in a transaction as the duly authorized representative of the organization. If the University judges that the advisor acted in good faith and within the scope of his/her authority, the University will represent the advisor and organization in resolving any claims of loss or damage arising from the transaction, therefore protecting the advisor from any liability. If the organization, its members, or advisor are found to have violated a University policy or procedure, the Office of Judiciaries will review the incident and take whatever action is appropriate

Principles and Practices for an Effective Advisor:

• Develop leaders by challenging students to strive for excellence

•  Encourage and assist the student organization in setting and reaching goals

• Promote diversity within the organization and campus involvement

• Establish a consistent working relationship with leaders and members
  

•  Coach officers in principles of good organizational and administrative skills
  

• Provide continuity to the organization’s policies, programs, and traditions
  

• Advise the organization’s officers on finances and review financial statements periodically

• Facilitate officer transition and orientation of new officers