4. The new advisor must complete the Student Organization Officer & Advisor Training, which can be requested from Student Engagement. All advisors must complete the training to serve as an advisor of a student organization
Student Organization Conduct
The primary student organization advisor serves as the organizational risk manager. It is the Advisor ' s responsibility to be knowledgeable of and enforce the following:
• Student Code of Conduct within the Student Handbook
• Board Policies Regarding Student Organizations
• State and Local Policies
There are times when student organizations may violate some policies. Most of them are relatively minor and can be corrected by an informal conversation between the student organization leader( s) and an Assistant Director in Student Engagement.
However, there are times when significant policy violations may occur related to risk management, substance use, and state or local laws that have to be handled through a more formal process. Student Engagement will determine next steps if a student organization has breached conduct, from investigating the violation to mandating sanctions. We will then inform you, as their advisor, of the process. See“ Student Organization Accountability Process” for additional information. If a conduct violation occurs and an individual student is responsible, the student will follow the conduct procedure within the Dean of Students’ office.
Risk Management
When you agree to be a student organization advisor, you assume the role of the Organizational
Definition: Assessing, minimizing, and preventing accidental loss through the use of safety measures.
Risk Manager. Minimize risk by being familiar with Collin College policies, staying informed of organization activities, and using good judgment
Types of Risk
• Liability
• Safety
• Reputation
Your Responsibility 1. Be aware of and interpret Collin College policies and regulations as they affect student organizations. 2. Anticipate risks from any decisions or situations. 3. Discuss opportunities to minimize risk with organization officers or members. 4. Prevent accidental loss through the use of safety measures.
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