Attend all general meetings

Attend all executive committee meetings

Call meetings of the executive committee when believed to be necessary

Explain University policy when relevant to the discussion

Explain University policy to the entire group once a year

Depend on the officers to observe University policy throughout their terms

Meet with the chief student leader before each meeting

Help the chief student leader or other officers prepare an agenda before each meeting

Speak up during discussion when the advisor thinks the group may make a poor decision

Be quiet during the general meetings unless called upon

Exert influence with officers between meetings

Take an active part in formulating the goals of the group

Initiate ideas for discussion when the advisor believes they will be helpful to the group

Be one of the group, except for voting and holding office

Attend all group activities, meetings, events, etc.

Request to see the treasurer’s books at the end of each semester

Check the secretary’s minutes before they are written in final form

Check all official correspondence before it is sent

Get a copy of all official correspondence

Be a custodian of all group paraphernalia, records, etc. during the summer and between officer transitions

Keep the official files of the organization

Inform the group of infractions of their bylaws, codes, and standing rules

Make the group aware of its stated objectives when planning events

Veto a decision when it violates a stated objective, the bylaws, or University policy

Mediate interpersonal conflicts that may arise

Be responsible for planning leadership skills workshops

Let the group work out its problems; allow for mistakes and “doing it the hard way”

Insist on an evaluation of each activity by those students responsible for planning it

Take the initiative in developing teamwork and cooperation among the officers

Let the group thrive or decline on its own; do not interfere unless requested

Represent the group in any conflicts with members of the University staff

Be familiar with University resources and procedures that affect group activities

Recommend programs, speakers, etc.

Take an active part in the orderly transition of responsibilities between old and new officers at the end of the year

Cancel any activities when you believe they have been inadequately planned, will violate University rules, or are unsafe