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Resources for Advisors
 
The Center for Student Involvement recognizes that advisors are an integral factor in the success of our student organizations.   Our offices provide an array of resources to help you to be successful advisors.   We really appreciate the time you take to help our students grow.

 

Advisor Handbook
Download the Advisor Handbook
 
Staff Advisor Listserv

The Staff Advisor Listserv provides updates about campus programs, University policies, and gives advisors the opportunity to share information.

If you would like to be added to the Staff Advisor Listserv, please e-mail Tracey Gibson-Jackson (tgibjack@northwestern.edu) in the Center for Student Involvement.

 
Advisor Luncheons
The student organization advisors from across campus get together to discuss issues related to advising student organizations at Northwestern University during luncheons each quarter.
 
  • Tuesday, August 7, 2007 - Summer Advisor Lunch
    Northwestern Room (202), Norris University Center
    12 -1:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 3, 2007 - Fall Advisor Lunch
    Big Ten Room (104), Norris University Center
    12 - 1:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - Winter Advisor Lunch
    Big Ten Room (104), Norris University Center
    12 - 1:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - Spring Advisor Lunch
    Big Ten Room (104), Norris University Center
    12 - 1:30 p.m.
 
Additional Reading & Web Resources
  • Making the Advisor Connection
  • Dunkel, N.W., & Schuh, J.H. (1998).   Advising student groups and organizations . San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Forsyth, D. R. (2006). Group dynamics (4th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
  • Komives, S.R., Woodward, D. Jr. (Eds.). (2003). Student services: A handbook for the profession (4th ed.). San Francisco: Jossey Bass.