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Young Harris College requires that each recognized student organization have an advisor who is a full-time employee of Young Harris College (exceptions may only be made with permission from the Director of Greek Life and Student Activities and Assistant Dean of Campus Life). Organizations are free to choose their advisor pending approval from the Office of Campus Life and Student Activities. The advisor serves as an important resource for the organization, providing the basis for long-term stability, as well as growth and development. As the students change from year to year, the attention and guidance of an advisor can have a marked impact on the group with which he or she works. Ideally, recognized student organizations are to be initiated, developed, and maintained by the students.
It is important for each advisor to provide support and guidance while encouraging the students themselves to supply the primary source of organizational leadership and initiative for the planning of programs and events. The advisor is NOT in charge of the organization. The appropriate balance of leadership exerted between the advisor and student leaders often depends upon the mix of personalities involved. In instances when the student leadership may be underdeveloped, the advisor is encouraged to help develop the appropriate skills in the student while communicating with the Office of Campus Life and Student Activities.
The duties of the advisor, as detailed below, may be interpreted differently depending on the nature of the organization; specific areas of knowledge and expertise will vary among advisors. Each advisor’s personal style will affect the degree of direct involvement he or she has with the group, and the extent to which responsibility for certain organizational functions are shared among the advisor and chief officers. Additional responsibilities listed in the organization advisor agreement form include the following:
- To be aware of all plans for programs and activities, and to provide assistance when needed in the coordination of these events
- Must be made aware of all room requests and room setup requests sent to Office of Campus Life and Student Activities and the Physical Plant Office from the recognized student organization
- To be aware of College Policy regarding recognized student organizations
- To provide a basis for continuity in the organization from year-to-year
- Attend Advisor Training during Fall Semester and Spring Semester
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