STUDENT ORGANIZATION
ADVISOR
ORIENTATION
Office of Student Leadership & Development
University Student Union 103
(209) 667-3778
[email protected]
www.csustan.edu/SLD
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OVERVIEW OF TRAINING
About the Office of Student Leadership and
Development
Advisor requirements, roles, and benefits
Student Organization chartering process
Polices and Student Organization Handbook
Student Organization benefits, rights and
responsibilities
Additional resources
OFFICE OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND
DEVELOPMENT
Our Mission
The Of fice of Student Leadership and Development (OSLD) is
committed to enhancing the learning environment at CSU
Stanislaus. To facilitate this mission we provide students with
co-curricular learning and leadership development
opportunities.
Our Programs
 New Student Orientation
 Student Leadership Program (Warrior Leadership Series &
Summer Leadership Retreat)
 Faculty Mentor Program
 Student Leadership Awards
Advising
Alissa Aragon: Student Clubs & Organizations
Nicole Turner: Social Fraternities and Sororities
ADVISOR REQUIREMENTS
 Be a University employee (employees of campus auxiliary
entities may not serve as advisors)
 Complete this Advisor Orientation PowerPoint
 Advisors are defined as “campus security authorities.”
 Be on campus: Advisors on sabbatical or extended leaves of
absence should identify an alternate advisor during their
absence.
 Be familiar with the organization’s constitution and bylaws.
 Attend (if possible) events involving alcohol
 Assist SLD and the University in upholding University policies.
CAMPUS SECURIT Y AUTHORITIES (CSA’S)
 Campus Security Authorities are required to report certain
criminal of fenses as outlined by federal law; specifically the
“Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act” (Clery Act).
 If someone has significant responsibility for student and
campus activities, he or she is a campus security authority
(i.e. Presidents and Advisors).
 The function of a campus security authority is to report to CSU
Stanislaus University Police Department those allegations of
Cler y Act crimes that he/she concludes were made in good
faith.
POSSIBLE ROLES OF AN ADVISOR
 An advisor may also serve in the following capacities:
 Attending organizational meetings/events/fundraisers
 Teaching and coaching student leaders when issues or
conflicts arise
 Serving as a resource for networking on and off campus
 Mentoring students in the organization
 Assisting the organization with goal setting
 Keeping historical information and documents
CSA CONTINUED
What a CSA is not
*Not responsible for determining authoritatively
whether a crime took place
*Not responsible to try and convince a victim to
contact law enforcement if the victim chooses not to
do so.
*It is simply your duty to inform UPD what the crime
was and where it took place.
For more information, visit:
https://www.csustan.edu/upd/crime -statistics
BENEFITS OF BEING AN ADVISOR
 Developing a mentoring/teaching relationship with
students
 Recognition from the University community
 Facilitating the growth and development of student
leaders
 Continued historical growth related to cultural, social,
religious. Educational, and political changes of student
organizations
 Establishing networks with peers/colleagues serving in
similar capacities
 Working with student organizations of varied interests
CHARTERING PROCESS
 All student organization charters are recognized by the
University for one academic calendar year. After one year, or
when there are changes in leadership, Student Organizations
must then re-register with the University. Chartering is an
extensive process, and it requires forms to signed by the
Student Organization Advisor, please plan accordingly.
Chartering documents, deadlines and trainings are
available through your Stan Sync Portal.
UNIVERSIT Y POLICIES
 Student Code of Conduct:
A l l s t u d e n t s a r e ex p e c te d to f o l l ow t h e
U n i v e r s i t y ’s S t ude n t C o d e o f C o n d uc t w h i c h i s av a i l a b l e a t :
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 Non-Discrimination :
N o c a m p u s s h a l l r e c o g n i ze a ny f r a te r n i t y, s o r o r i t y, l i v i n g
g r o u p , h o n o r s o c i e t y, o r o t h e r s t u d e n t o r g a n i za t i o n t h a t d i s c r i m i n a te s o n t h e b a s i s
o f r a c e , r e l i g i o n , n a t i o n a l o r i g i n , e t h n i c i t y, c o l o r, a g e , g e n d e r, m a r i t a l s t a t u s ,
c i t i z e n s h i p , s ex u a l o r i e n t a t i o n , o r d i s a b i l i t y. T h e p r o h i b i t i o n o f m e m b e r s h i p
p o l i c i e s t h a t d i s c r i m i n a te o n t h e b a s i s o f g e n d e r d o e s n o t a p p l y to s o c i a l
f r a te r n i t i e s / s o r o r i t i e s o r o t h e r u n i ve r si t y l i v i n g g r o u p s . ( E . O . 10 6 8 )
 Open Membership:
N o c a m p u s s h a l l r e c o g n i z e a ny f r a te r n i t y, s o r o r i t y, l i v i n g
g r o u p , h o n o r s o c i e t y, o r o t h e r s t u d e n t o r g a n i za t i o n u n l e s s i t s m e m b er s h i p a n d
l e a d e r s h i p a r e o p e n to a l l c u r r e n t l y e n r o l l e d s t u d e n t s a t t h a t c a m p u s , exc e p t t h a t
s o c i a l f r a te r n i t i e s/ s o r or i t i e s o r o t h e r u n i ve r si t y l i v i n g g r o u p s m ay i m p o s e a g e n d e r
l i m i t a t i o n a s p e r m i t te d by T i t l e 5 , S e c t i o n 41 5 0 0 . ( E . O . 10 0 6 )
HAZING POLICY
 Per California Education Code 32050 -32051 , hazing is a
misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than one
hundred dollars ($100), nor more than five thousand dollars
($5,000), or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than
one year, or both.
CSU Stanislaus has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR
HAZING.
Hazing Policy can be found online at:
https://www.csustan.edu/sites/default/files/SLD/documents/H
azingPolicy_000.pdf
ALCOHOL POLICY AND
ILLEGAL DRUG USE
 Students are expected to abide by all federal, state and local laws
regarding alcohol and drug use. (See Student Code of Conduct)
 The CSU Stanislaus alcohol policy & guidelines are:
https://www.c sustan.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Student%20Leader ship%20%26%20Devel
o p m e n t / d o c u m e n t s / a l c o h o l p o l i c y a n d g u i d e l i n e s s p 07. p d f
 Alcohol Permits: Student Organizations may request an alcohol permit
to have alcohol ser ved at an on or of f campus event with the following
guidelines.
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Must be submitted to OSLD Advisor no less than 3 weeks prior to the event date
Roster of attendance showing over 50% of membership is over 21
An Advisor must be in attendance for the duration of the event
Contract stating only “beer, wine, champagne” will be served
 Permits can be found here:
https://www.csustan.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Student%20Leadership%20
%26%20Development/documents/alcohol_use_request_14 -15.pdf
RESOURCES
On Campus
Title IX Coordinator
Victim Advocate
Psychological Counseling
Student Health Center
SLD
Of f Campus
Haven Women’s Shelter
Emanuel Medical Center
24 Hour Rape Crisis
Nat’l Suicide Prevention
Hotline
MSR 320
Science 1: 234
MSR 210
USU 103
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(888) 454-2836
(800)273-8255
667-3351
667-3993
667-3381
667-3396
667-3778
664-9131
667-4200
A.D.V.I.S.O.R.
 Aware : Know what is happening with the organization at all
times; problems, dates of meetings, activities, etc.
 Dedicated : Always willing to assist the organization when
necessary. Enjoy being associated with the group and be
involved.
 Visible : Attend meetings, social functions, and other events
with the group members.
 Informed : Be familiar with the rules, policies and regulations
of the University.
 Supportive : Provide encouragement and praise to members.
 Open-minded : Consider new ideas and approaches.
 Respected : Demonstrate a genuine interest in the welfare
of the organization and its members.
THANK YOU! ORIENTATION COMPLETE
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We thank you for serving as an Advisor to a Student
Organization. We look forward to working with you !
Of fice of Student Leadership & Development, UU103,
[email protected]