ADVISER CONTRACT FORM
Adviser Eligibility
Faculty or staff advisers must be employed at least 75% full-time status as either a permanent or project
appointment employee. Limited term employees, retired personnel, and outside professionals may not serve
as primary advisers. Where specialized needs exist, the Student Involvement and Employment Office may
approve a secondary organization adviser who is not employed by the University; however, such individuals
cannot represent the State of Wisconsin and/or UWSP.
Roles and Responsibilities of Advisers
Advisers are expected to:
 Attend meetings of the organization
 Know the financial status of the organization and ensure funds are reasonable spent, accurately
accounted for, and that deficits are paid
 Be familiar with events and activities sponsored by the group and ensure the group is adhering to
University guidelines and policies
 Serve as a resource person and trainer to the group
 Make recommendations when appropriate
 Teach leadership and followership techniques
 Provide continuity in tradition and history of the group
 Help members develop responsibility and self-discipline
 Prevent any group violation of University or community regulations
 Help the group achieve its goals by sharing expertise, insights, and ideas
 Represent the State of Wisconsin and UWSP when dealing with, or on behalf of, the organization (only
for advisers employed by the University)
 Question activities of a student organization and voice disagreement if they see problems with
proposed events or activities
 Attend risk management (adviser training) when beginning sdvisership and once every three years
thereafter.
Advisers have the following authority, as dictated by need:
 Authorize payment (from organization funds) of debts incurred by the organization, during periods
when regularly authorized officers are not available (only for advisers employed by the University)
 Suspend privileges or organizational recognition if the adviser feels plans or activities of the
organization will be in violation of state, campus, or local regulations. Any such actions must be
reported in writing to the Student Involvement and Employment Office. The suspension shall be in
effect until the campus student organization conduct officer lifts the suspension or cancels recognition
of the organization. (Student Affairs Committee, 10/13/1976)
I, ____________________________________________________,(print) have read and understand my
responsibilities, as specified above, as a UWSP student organization adviser. As a UWSP educator and information
source, I will attempt to meet these responsibilities in ways which will assist the organization in fulfilling its purpose
statement.
Signature____________________________________________________ Department______________________
Phone #__________________ Date________________ Organization____________________________________