Risk Management/Liability
A faculty member serving as a student club advisor is in part liable for the activities of the group.
It is therefore important to be aware of all planned activities of the group and the potential for
liability therein. Faculty carrying out their advisory responsibilities in a non-negligent manner
are indemnified by the State of California. The advisor who: is familiar with appropriate laws,
policies, and regulations; is aware of the planned activities of the group; ensures that such
activities fall within the limits of these laws, policies, and regulations, is operating well within
the limits of non-negligent behavior.
It is important to be aware of all planned activities of the club and the potential for liability
therein. Faculty and staff carrying out their advisory responsibilities within the scope of CSU
employment are indemnified by the State of California. The advisor who is familiar with
appropriate laws, policies and regulations, is aware of the planned activities of the group and
ensures that such activities fall within the limits of these policies, is operating well within the
limits of non-negligent behavior
There are several things that club advisors can do to diminish campus liability: inform the group
that a proposed activity is illegal, dangerous or otherwise inappropriate; see that potential
participants are informed of possible hazards