Advisers The Good the Bad and the Ugly

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