Outstanding Student Organization Advisor

DEADLINE: March 28, 2008

Before completing, please read the following information:

1. Only UTA employed faculty and staff are eligible for this award. Winners from the previous five years are ineligible.

2. The nominee must not have, as part of his/her job requirements, the advising of this organization.

3. If you choose to complete the nomination form, the nominee will be contacted to provide supporting documents. All material will be treated confidentially.

Organization: ______________________________________________________

Advisor’s Name: ____________________________________________________

How long has this nominee been an advisor to this organization? _________________

Why does the nominee deserve to be recognized as the Outstanding Student Organization Advisor?

Advisors play many different roles in student organizations, which include maintenance, development and stimulation. For each role, provide a specific example of how your advisor has performed these roles or put N.A. if not applicable. (See next page)

 Maintenance Functions

1. Enforced the University’s policies

2. Explained procedures and appropriate channels to follow

3. Ensured that all records were maintained (minutes, financial records, approved expenditures)

4. Attended the organization’s business meetings

5. Attended the organization’s special functions and programs

Development Functions

1. Trained new officers

2. Reviewed details when projects were being planned

3. Pointed out additional resources within the University and outside community

4. Suggested ways the organization could better attain its goals

5. Assisted the leadership in learning more effective ways to manage the organization

6. Mediated disputes within the organization

Stimulation Functions

1. Assisted in the group’s development of long range plans

2. Provided opportunities for the practice of classroom acquired skills, concepts and/or principles

3. Consulted with students who appear to have personal concerns

4. Took the initiative in developing teamwork and cooperation among the officers

Thank you for your time! Please return this form to The Office of Student Governance and Organizations, lower level UC, by 5:00 pm on March 28, 2008. For questions, please contact Carter S. Bedford @ 817-272-2293 or cbedford@uta.edu