Fraternity & Sorority Life
Adviser Agreement Form
2015-2016
Directions: Please complete all sections of this form. Failure to complete any portion of this form may result in you not being
allowed to serve as an adviser.
Name: ________________________________________ Cell Number: ________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Fraternity & Sorority Adviser Requirements:
All RIT recognized chapters are required to have a minimum of two advisers – a campus/faculty adviser and an alumni/chapter
adviser – who have formally agreed through the “Adviser Agreement Form”. The form, including name, phone number, and
email address will remain on file with the FSL. Individuals may advise more than one chapter but can only hold one position per
organization
The following adviser titles and descriptions will be used at RIT:
1. Academic Adviser - an RIT employee or alumnus who serves to enhance the academic endeavors of the chapter
2. Alumni/Chapter Adviser - an alumnus/a member of the chapter or organization who serves as the liaison between the
chapter and the inter/national organization; if an RIT employee is an alumnus/a they are eligible to fill this role.
3. Alumni Relations Adviser - an alumnus/a member of the chapter or organization who assists the chapter in
connecting with their alumni/ae
4. Campus/Faculty Adviser - an RIT employee who serves as a liaison between the chapter and RIT (Please note – adjunct
instructors/professor are not allowed to serve as Campus/Faculty Advisers)
5. Community Service/Philanthropy Adviser - either an RIT employee or an alumnus/a who assists the chapter with
community service and/or philanthropy
6. Financial Adviser - either an RIT employee or an alumnus/a who assists the chapter treasurer in overseeing the
chapter's finances
7. Housing Adviser - either an RIT employee or an alumnus/a who assists the chapter with the management of their
chapter house
8. Membership Adviser - either an RIT employee or an alumnus/a who assists the chapter with the membership of the
chapter
9. Recruitment Adviser - either an RIT employee or an alumnus/a who assists the chapter with recruitment
10. Risk Management Adviser - either an RIT employee or an alumnus/a who assists the chapter with risk management
11. Ritual Adviser - an alumnus/a who assists the chapter with Ritual
12. Social Adviser - either an RIT employee or an alumnus/a who assists the chapter with social programs
13. Standards/Conduct Adviser - either an RIT employee or an alumnus/a who assists the chapter with their
standards/conduct board
FSL understands that the titles/descriptions used will not fit with all chapters so titles will be assigned at the discretion of the FSL
based upon the criteria provided by the chapter and will be matched to the appropriate FSL approved title.
Please complete the back of this form in its entirety. Your respective chapter president will submit these to the FSL upon
completion.
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Adviser Agreement Form
2015-2016
Agreement for Fraternity or Sorority Adviser – RIT Employees Only
Please complete the following form to acknowledge your role with your respective chapter at RIT. Please use the definitions listed
above to determine which role you would be characterized as holding.
I, _______________________________________, agree to serve as the ______________________________ adviser to
(Print Name)
(Print Adviser Role – see attached sheet)
______________________________ Fraternity/Sorority, a social Greek-letter organization at the Rochester Institute of
(Print Organization Name)
Technology, for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Adviser status (required): Please check one of the following:
Are you a: □ Returning adviser for 2015-2016
□ RIT Alumnus/a
□ Community Member
□ New adviser for 2015-2016
In agreeing to volunteer my time and efforts, I understand the following:
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That I am going to advise the chapter to the best of my ability by assisting them with their on-going operations.
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That I will make arrangements to meet regularly with the leadership and/or members of the chapter.
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That I may be called upon to assist and advise the chapter during special meetings or proceedings such as judicial/conduct hearings
and meetings with university administrators.
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That I will work closely with additional advisory staff members (national support, local alumni, etc.) so that collectively we may work
to better assist the chapter to accomplish their overall goals.
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That I may call upon the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life when I am in need of assistance, information and/or support.
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That I agree to comply with all applicable RIT policies and procedures, as they may be amended from time to time in the sole
discretion of RIT, while fulfilling my role as a volunteer advisor.
_______________________________________
Print Name
________________________________________
Signature
_______________________________________
Date
_______________________________________
Chapter President Print Name
_______________________________________
Date
________________________________________
Signature
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Adviser Agreement Form
2015-2016