This information is required and must be submitted to the Office of Student Life and Development in order to be a recognized as a registered student organization. An advisor of a recognized student organization at Missouri State University-West Plains is an individual who assumes responsibility to provide advice and guidance to the organization in accordance with University policies and in consideration of the general welfare of the organization’s members. The advisor plays a key role in assisting an organization in setting its goals, evaluating its operations and members, and providing continuity to the group. According to the expectations of Missouri State University-West Plains, as stated below: Expectations of the Advisor: 1. Be fully aware of the purpose and activities of the group through regular attendance at group meeting and individual consultation with the organization’s leaders. 2. Service as an advisor includes the assumption of responsibilities to the University to provide advice and guidance in accordance with University policies and to provide to the organization mature advice that will further the general welfare of its members. 3. Act as a reference for general information regarding Missouri State University-West Plains policies and procedures. 4. Provide information relevant to the group’s needs, interests, activities and organization. 5. Assist in the financial matters of the group. 6. Act as a reference person in terms of the organization’s history. 7. Provide advice and guidance in the planning and implementation of the organization’s activities. 8. Insure the group completes and submits all of the required forms to the Office of Student Life and Development. 9. Encourage student participation in University sponsored events. 10. Insure that the group maintains records of activities for future reference. Enter the appropriate information in the fields below: By providing the information below and submitting this form, I hereby agree to serve as the University advisor for the following student organization(s).