Advising Recognized Student Organizations

Information for Advisors:

Advisors provide important mentoring to students to support the health, safety, and success of recognized student organizations (RSOs).

Are you interested in helping students create a sense of identity and belonging, while supporting their leadership and career development? You can do all of this and more when you advise a student organization! Contact the Student Programs and Involvement to learn more at studentinvolvement@k-state.edu.

Responsibilities

Review the Advisor Acknowledgement Form for the full details.

Required trainings
Reporting obligations
Financial management support
Event registration

Requirements

Must have at least an 0.5 FTE status
Cannot be a graduate assistant

For full definition, please review PPM 8540.

Serving as an Advisor

Advisors help ensure student organizations are staying connected with the University and complying with federal, state, and University rules, laws, and regulations.

Learn more about the advisor role and responsibilities in the Advisor Acknowledgement, and find answers to frequently asked questions on our FAQ page.
Resources for Advisors
Below are some useful links to resources for RSO Advisors:

Tips on Finding an Advisor:

Sponsored student organizations will have an advisor assigned to the organization by their sponsoring deparment.
Affiliated student organizations are responsible for seeking out a University faculty/staff member to serve as an advisor.

A great place to start is within your own personal network. Ask your friends, members, and alumni to help out. Tell your professors, mentors, and academic advisors about your organization and ask them to share your information with anyone they know who might be interested.

When chatting with a potential new advisor, discuss your expectations of the advisor, such as how often you'd like them to attend meetings and events, and what areas you need their support in.