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