Are you interested in becoming a student organization advisor?
Each year, the Center for Student Engagement welcomes new student organizations to our growing list of active student organizations. Student organization advisors help guide these organizations, helping students grow as leaders while building a stronger campus community.
Student Organization Advisor Interest Form
A Student Organization Advisor is a University of Tennessee faculty or staff member who serves in an advising capacity for a registered student organization.
- Be involved in the student organization and available for students to meet with for guidance and in case of emergencies
- Be familiar with the student organization’s mission, goals, budget, and student leadership
- Help protect the student organization’s public image by ensuring that students understand how to represent the organization
Benefits for the Student Organization Advisor:
- Mentoring experience makes you even better at your profession
- Opportunity to build professional relationships for networking
- Allows you to become more effective in communication and feedback
Benefits for the Student Organization Members:
- Members gain knowledge from experienced mentor
- Advisors facilitate group forming and goal setting
- Advisors help students understand group differences and work through them
If you are interested in becoming a Student Organization Advisor, please complete the Student Organization Advisor Interest Form.
Please contact Nneka Walson at nwalson@utk.edu or Brad Ward at wward13@utk.edu.