Members Avoid the Advisor
Slowly connect with members one-by-one in order to integrate yourself in the organization.
Members do not Follow the Advisor’s Advice
Members will not always listen to you, and it is your job to allow them to make their own decisions and to learn from their mistakes. If they disregard your advice regularly, reflect on your delivery. Make sure you are communicating in a way that lets the students know you have their best interest in mind.
Advisor is Overwhelmed
Work with students to balance the tasks and responsibilities of the organization. They have to run the organization, not you.
The Advisor is the Leader
Your responsibility is to advise the organization, not to assume leadership. Let the students make their own choices.
Maintaining Professionalism
Advisors are responsible for setting boundaries between themselves and their student organizations. Let students know when their behavior is unacceptable, otherwise they will think certain behaviors are acceptable. Keep your interactions with the students limited to work and school-related activities. It is okay to be friendly and caring, however, remember you need to maintain appropriate relationships.