Advisor Handbook
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF ADVISORS
How the Proactive Advisor Prepares for Success
Definition of Advising
Advisor vs. Supervisor on University Campuses
Tips for Good Advisor/President Relationship
Overcoming Barriers to Success for the Advisor
Organization Advisor Job Description
ORGANIZATION MAINTENANCE
By-laws
The Minute Taker
Problems with Meetings
The Role of the Committee Chairperson
Steps in Group Decision Making
How to Handle Conflict Situations
Developing an Effective Group
Team Building
Processing/Closure
A Questionnaire Regarding Hazing
The Physical Signs of Stress
Do you have stress-prone habits?
Wholistic Stress Management Techniques
MOTIVATIONAL RESOURCES
A Leader
Planting Seeds in the Garden of Life
Let's Get Rid of Management
Twelve Rules for Brining Out the Best in People
Seven C's of Leadership
Some Leadership Thoughts
RESOURCES, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
Events to Remember for Advisors
Travel Policies for Elon Organizations
Organization Goal Report Form
Membership Roster
Organization Progress Report Form
Elon University Office of Student Life Event Proposal
Elon University New Member Bill of Rights
Non-Hazing Agreement
Sources of Funding
REFLECTION, EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT
Teamwork Competency Assessment
How to Get the Most from Your Advisor/Advisee
Relationship
The Role of the Advisor
Advisor Intervention Style Survey
An Evaluation for Advisors
EVENT PLANNING
Elon University Seating Capacity
Advertising
Effective Banners and Posters
Speakers
Courtesies Extended to Speakers
Background Data for Speakers/Entertainers
Creativity
Break the Barriers of "Mental Locks"
