Keene State College recognizes co-curricular activities as vital to the mission of the College and the personal development of its students. Belonging to a student organization can be a great step in student development. In order to facilitate that growth, all student organizations are required to have an advisor who is a full-time member of the College staff or faculty. Advisors assist the organizations in interpreting College requirements and regulations and help members in planning events and projects for the year.

• All Greek organizations will be advised by individuals who have the skills and information necessary to advocate for Greek organizations and to advise them on College and chapter policies and practices.
• Both advisors and organizations will complete evaluations each semester to assess the advising relationship and what areas need to be improved upon
• Advisors to Greek organizations will have access to all information on chapter finances.
• Advisors to Greek organizations will have access to all information on chapter new member education.
• Greek advisors will be required to sign an advisor commitment form that elaborates on expectations and responsibilities throughout the year.

Specific Responsibilities of Greek Advisors

• Support and participate in the development of all organization activities.
• Assist students in interpreting state, local, and College regulations and make all best efforts to see that the organization is in compliance with state, city, and College policies.
• Meet weekly with the president and/or executive board and meet with the general membership at least three (3) times a semester.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the chapter budget.
• Assist the group in development of expectations, goals, planning, and execution of activities, including recruitment and the development of a positive new member education program.
• Assist the students in the development and details of all new member education programs prior to the start of formal recruitment.
• Meet with the new members to discuss the new member contract and overall expectations prior to the start of any new member programs.
• Complete the self-evaluation at the end of the semester and provide copies to the chapter president and Student Center administration.

Greek Advisor Training

• Advisors will participate in programs offered by the College intended to assist them in developing the tools needed to offer active and consistent support to the organizations that they advise.
• A monthly meeting is held for all Greek advisors to provide in-service training as well as an opportunity to discuss current issues, trends, and concerns both nationally and specific to the Keene State College Greek community.
• Advisors will attend monthly meetings and training sessions provided by the College.