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Advisers. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. An Advisor. Attends meetings Oversees budget Assists with reporting / deadlines Ensures new member selections. A Good Advisor Provides. Experience / ideas Resources Continuity / uniformity Houses chapter supplies / records
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Advisers The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
An Advisor • Attends meetings • Oversees budget • Assists with reporting / deadlines • Ensures new member selections
A Good Advisor Provides • Experience / ideas • Resources • Continuity / uniformity • Houses chapter supplies / records • Support for chapter activities • Leadership development • Good judgment / voice of reason
A Good Advisor • Aids chapter in setting goals • Motivates member participation • Enthusiastically participates in chapter activities • Knows when to intervene • Provides Feedback / Positive reinforcement
A Good Advisor • Understands university & TBP policies • Liaison between chapter and institution • Develops future leadership • Trains successors • Divides duties
A Good Advisor is • Visible • Consistent • Has a sense of humor
A Good Advisor does not • Assume leadership / ownership • Meetings • Projects • Finances • Records • Dominate / Influence / Control • Underestimate influence
A Good Advisor is not • Passive Bystander • Too busy
How to Find an Advisor • Must be a Tau Bate – but can be initiated • “Favorite” faculty members • P&T vs Service • Diverse departments • Retired faculty • Alumni members • Enlist administration
Care & Feeding of Advisors • Show Appreciation • Include in communications • Meet informally • Invite to social events • Suggest attend District/National meetings