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Club Advisor

The advisor plays an integral role in helping student leaders create an environment within their clubs that is
productive, safe, enjoyable, and educational. The selection of an advisor provides a new perspective, opportunity
for feedback and support to the club. Their experience and position with the University helps provide the ability
to serve as a mentor and consultant. The ideal relationship between the advisor and student club would be a
partnership providing the basis for good decision-making and leadership of the club.
It is obvious that there is a need for communication, mutual understanding, respect and trust between the advisor
and the club members. Therefore, both have obligations to meet the club mission, vision, and goals. The role of
club advisor is valid for one year. The club will initiate the selection or renewal of the club advisor during the annual
process with SEO approval.

Club Advisor Requirements

• Be a full -time faculty or staff member at Abu Dhabi University and notify SEO immediately if their employment
status changes or the advisor’s role is vacated. SEO will notify the club president.
• To be familiar with student clubs’ guidelines and procedures.

• To effectively advise and direct students towards initiatives that align with ADU’s mission and vision.
• To attend mixed club meetings and events when requested by SEO.
• To supervise the club when they have rehearsals in the auditorium.

• To accompany the club members when participating in off campus activities.
• To assist club members with ideas and any other support needed as per the events requirements.

Club Advisor Responsibilities
• Care about the club members being advised through demonstrating empathy, commitment, understanding,
and respect.

• Provide student members with advice related to the club’s activities as needed.
• Establish a warm, genuine, and open professional relationship.
• Be available; keep office hours and appointments.
• Have students contact referral sources and advise them frequently.

• Attend meetings with the club members to monitor their progress and discuss upcoming events.
• Encourage the club to plan and implement their own events.

• Report any activities that may violate the University policy or the club guidelines to SEO.
• Be aware of all the plans and activities of the club.

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