SGA ADVISORS SGA advising is a little different than what you may have experienced through your involvement in RSOs and Greek organizations due to your responsibility, funding, and function on campus. The Agency advisors work to ensure your success and help make you look good! In doing so, there are some particular job responsibilities of Agency Advisors, including:
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Ensure agency compliance of Student Body Statutes, the Florida Administrative Code, State of Florida Statutes and Laws and the rules and regulations of Florida State
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Help agencies interpret and apply rules and regulations to their structure, spending and activities.
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Meet regularly (weekly or biweekly) with top leadership of agencies
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Challenge and support agencies to continually live up to their potential and SGA expectations
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Motivate and encourage leaders to get further involved in the FSU community
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Inspire, empower, and educate student leaders to accomplish goals
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Support educational goals, share good work, and celebrate accomplishments
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Advocate for and promote ‘identity group’ culture throughout the campus
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Provide resources relevant to the advancement of the organization and student leaders
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Maintain a high level of accountability with student leaders for decisions made and actions taken on behalf of the agency
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Serve as positive reference for you (if you ask us in a timely fashion!)
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Establish and support relationships with faculty and staff across campus.
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Ensure signature events are successful.
Attend agency General Body Meetings and large programs. Attend agency Executive Board meetings Utilize student development theory, identity development models, leadership development and organizational development
3 Expectations I Have for My Advisor
We Are Here for You! Your advisors are here to make sure you are successful—academically, personally, and as an agency! Remember that all SGA advising staff and graduate advisors are here to help you! Though we do not all share the same identities, your advisors are here to support you and be your ally in the work you want to accomplish! Stop by their office for a chat, a question, or a snack!
WORKING WITH YOUR ADVISOR • • •
Help us help you by keeping us informed
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Remember that your advisors are professionals who are not checking communication after hours (in case of emergency, contact Carolyn Harris or Dr. Danielle Morgan Acosta)
Set up a regular meeting time Respond to emails/text/GroupMe in a timely fashion
3 Expectations My Advisor Has for Me
*Remember, it’s not an expectation unless you share it with others!*
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