The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is committed to the success of all student organizations and is dedicated to equipping RSO Advisors with the tools needed to successfully navigate the position of Advisor to an RSO. Additionally, resources for staff who work with Student Organizations in their respective colleges and departments are also available. RSO Advisors are vital to a student organization's success. The value advisors add to student organizations can be immeasurable at times. Advisors provide valuable guidance, a historical perspective, and a true passion for what their student organization provides for the University of Houston's Campus Life.

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  Advisor Resource Guide

  • About CSI
  • Definitions
  • Registered Student Organizations 101
  • Advising 101
  • Choosing an Effective Advising Style
  • Mitigating Risk
  • Policies & Procedures Related to RSOs
  • Event Planning Services
  • Event Marketing & Promotions
  • Tips & Tricks of RSO Advising
  • Training & Transition
  • Working with Your RSO
  • Additional Resources for RSOs

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  Digital Resources

  • Advising Student Groups and Organizations by Norbert W. Dunkel, John H. Schuh, and Nancy E. Chrystal-Green
  • Campus Labs Help Desk for Get Involved
  • Assuming the Role: The successful advisor-student relationship by Sean Ferris, Clifton Johnson, Aaron Lovitz, Sarah Stroud, & Justin Rudisille
  • The Student Affairs Spectacular Podcast Episode #7: Darcey Kemp & Advising Student Organizations
  • RSO Advisor Self-Evaluation Checklist
  • 20 Tips for Advisors to Increase Productivity
  • Advisor Agreement
  • ACPA Advisors Manual
  • Defining Advisor Expectations
  • Eleven Skills for Advisors to Teach
  • General Program Planning Checklist for Advisors
  • Sample Meeting Agenda
  • Expectations Worksheet
  • Top 8 Tips for Student Leader Transition

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  Risk Management

  • Managing Risk Worksheet
  • Risk Management - Food Safety
  • Risk Management - Fire Safety
  • Risk Management - Equal Opportunity Services
  • Risk Management - Hazing
  • Risk Management - Alcohol Safety
  • Travel Policy
  • Travel Risk Video
  • International Travel
  • MAPP Student Travel

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  RAN Newsletters

  • March/April 2021
  • January/February 2021
  • November/December 2020
  • October 2020
  • August 2020
  • June/July 2020
  • May 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • September/October 2019
  • August 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • December 2018
  • October-November 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • March 2018
  • January 2018

Do you have other ideas for student org advisor resources? Please send your ideas to csi@uh.edu. We would love to hear them. The information on this page was compiled from a variety of online sources by the Center for Student Involvement staff; in some cases, it is original content. If you would like to know the specific source of any of the above information, please contact csi@uh.edu and we will be happy to help you out!