SORC Advisor Resources and Support
"An advisor is an educator in a 'non-traditional classroom.' The advisor uses personal
expertise and perspective to stimulate individual development of members and the overall
development of the organization."
McKaig, R. & Policello, S. (1984).
Group Advising-Defined, Described, and Examined.
In Schuh, J.H. (Ed.), A Handbook for Student Group Advisors 47.
Featured Advisor
Lara Klinkner
Coordinator, Fraternity and Sorority Life
Advises Greek Programming Board and Panhellenic Council
"I absolutely adore the optimism and positive attitude of college students. College students believe that they can change the world and I believe that they will! I have the best job in the world!"
RESOURCES
Books
- Advising Student Groups and Organizations by Norbert Dunkel and John Schuh
- A Professor's Duties: Ethical Issues in College Teaching By Peter J. Markie
- New Faculty: A Practical Guide for Academic Beginners By Christopher J. Lucas and John W. Murry
Articles
- "Student Leaders Struggling: When the Best and the Brightest Need Help" by Lee Burdette Williams, Barry A. Schreier, and Christine Wilson
- "Advising the Undergraduate Student Organization: This Worked for Us!" by M Susie Whittington and Jamie Cano
- "Advising Student Organizations: Strategies for establishing and maintaining successful advisor/student relationships" by Erin Morrell
- Knowing the Path and Walking the Path by David Rosch and Trina Nocerino