Needs Based Advising

This model represents a shift from content based advising to a holistic student development approach, which will focus on individual RSO needs. The model creates opportunities for peer to peer advising, an increase in access and efficiency for RSO needs and highlights the importance for training and leadership development. It empowers staff to provide a consultant-based approach to advising meeting the unique needs of the diverse portfolio of RSOs.

Some organizations require mostly procedural or transactional advisement that can be accommodated by a team of student advisors, trained through the Center for Leadership and Involvement. These advisors will be "on duty" during peak times in the Student Activities Center to allow increased access to RSOs. Other organizations - based on scale of events, budget, RSO complexity – require staff support to encourage membership and RSO success.

Organizations will be sorted and advised based on their place on a needs spectrum rather than their content category.

In Depth Look

The needs-based model allows the Center for Leadership and Involvement staff to hone in on the exact resources and training that is appropriate for each organization based on their position on the needs spectrum.

Role of CLI Advisor

  • Ensure emergent RSOs attend new RSO training spring quarter
  • Meet with RSO leaders at beginning of Autumn Quarter
  • Approve budget proposals to SGFC
  • Re-evaluate category after one year of advising
  • Assist with event planning when needed
  • Assist in completing SGFC form upon request
  • Schedule review of annual allocation budgets
  • Ensure RSOs attend annual SOAR training Autumn Quarter
  • Meet with RSO leader at beginning of Fall Quarter
  • Assist in completing SGFC form upon request
  • Meet with RSO to discuss Annual Allocations budget
  • Monitor and approve all contracts and transactions
  • Assist in the purchase of flights when necessary
  • Assist in event planning and competition coordination
  • Meet with RSOs to review annual allocation budget proposals
  • Ensure RSOs attend annual SOAR training Autumn Quarter
  • Meet with RSO leader at beginning of Autumn Quarter
  • Meet with RSO to discuss Annual Allocations budget
  • Meet with RSO to discuss large scale events and ensure all guidelines are followed
  • Coordinate one monthly meeting, at a minimum, with RSO leadership
  • Ensure all RSOs attend SOAR training Autumn Quarter
  • Meet with RSO at the beginning of the Autumn Quarter
  • Meet with RSO to discuss Annual Allocations budget
  • Design quarterly UCSC workshop/training
  • Meet with RSOs to arrange all travel
  • Ensure all RSOs attend SOAR training Autumn Quarter
  • Meet with RSO at the beginning of the Autumn Quarter
  • Assist in completing SG Sports Club Fund form upon request
  • Meet with RSOs to arrange all travel

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