Northeastern Students Need You!
Our students are involved in a wide array of organizations which means they need faculty and staff members who have a variety of backgrounds and interests to provide assistance and guidance in order for them to be successful.
Advisors are full-time faculty and staff members, who serve as an integral member of organizations. They assist students with their co-curricular endeavors which provides them with an enhanced college experience. Students gain many benefits that reinforce what they learn in the classroom such as leadership, communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Advisors are not alone!
Student Activities & Leadership is here to assist you and the organization. Never hesitate to call (617.373.2642) with the questions you have and the advice you need. In addition, we can connect you to the Office of Risk Services and University Legal Counsel for further assistance.
Student Activities & Leadership provides students and advisors:
· Leadership education and resources
· Event planning assistance and implementation
· Contract processing
· Officer transition training
· Group dynamics consultation
Advisor Roles include:
-Serve as a consultant to help with the organization’s growth and
development.
-Provide continuity and consistency to the organization by knowing the history of the organization.
-Guide in program content and event purpose.
-Safeguard the organization’s finances and resources.
-Adhere to University policies and procedures including, but not limited to the Student Handbook and the Student Activities & Leadership Resource Guide.
-Serve as a liaison between past and present officers and the University
administration.
-Provide opportunities to practice and apply skills, principles and concepts learned in the classroom.
-Supply knowledge and insight of experience.
-Offer advice and counsel on proper procedures and guidance to avoid
conduct that would discredit the University or the organization.
Benefits of becoming an advisor:
· Gain a new perspective of students by interacting closely with a group or organization.
· Develop new skill sets that can provide professional
development opportunities.
· Increase your connectedness to the University as a whole.
· Make a positive impact on the lives of students!
Student organization advisors can advise various types of groups, such as:
∙ Academic
∙ Community Service
∙ Ethnic and Cultural
∙ Graduate
∙ Fraternities and Sororities
∙ Honor Societies
∙ Performing Arts
∙ Political
∙ Print and Broadcast Media
∙ Professional
∙ Religious and Spiritual
∙ Special Interest
For a full list and descriptions of student organizations visit:
www.neu.edu/studentactivities/organizations or stop by the Student Activities and Leadership Office in 434 Curry Student Center for more information.
Phone: 617.373.2642 www.neu.edu/studentactivities/