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Originally Posted by ree-Xi
I have a few general questions for those of you who advise collegiate chapters. NPC advisors are especially encouraged to reply. - How did you end up advising the chapter?
- How much time do you devote to the chapter - including paperwork, meetings, etc. (Excluding recruitment).
- Do you attend weekly meetings?
- What day/time are the chapter's meetings?
- How would you describe your relationship with the collegiates? Friendly? Like a big sister? Like a mom? Like someone from Nationals?
- What are the biggest challenges you have faced?
- How much unreimbursed money do you spend on the chapter, traveling, etc.? How often do you have to travel outside of the chapter (regionals, HQ)?
If you want to answer anonymously, that's fine.
Thanks for any feedback. |
Many excellent questions!
From a Fraternity stand point:
While I was never and offical advisor, I was on the House Corp. for 12 years
LXA likes to have it broken down this way:
House Corp. if one is needed.
Alumni Advisery Board.
Alumni Association of which I am President going on my second term.
Mentoring group from all Alumni who are familiar with those officerships.
Much of the above can be done on line, phone calls, and email.
We have an overall meeting twice a year=Homecoming and Founders Day.
Adisor is from the local area.
Meetings are on Sunday nights.
Advisor should be there for two things.
Formal meetings.
Executive Board if needed.
I would also suggest having a faculty advisor who can work as a go between with the chapter and the school.
If you have a member there even better! But not knowing how Sororities work, if we find someone on the faculty who is intereseted and works at it, they are initiated as a member. They realy feel more part of the chapter and can be of great help.
Don't worry so much about the time, I will gaurentee you, it will be rewarding!
It also can help keep you younger thinking!
