Adviser's Guide to Student Activities

by Fiscus, Lyn

• ISBN13: 9781456578206
• ISBN10: 1456578200
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-06
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Summary

Educators who find themselves taking on the role of adviser to a student activity organization often have received no training on how to be an effective adviser. Rather than leaving new activity advisers to sink or swim on their own, the Adviser's Guide to Student Activities offers guidance on how to work with a student organization. Chapters on getting started, organizing the work, meeting management, financial management, evaluation, and recognition provide strategies and tools to help make the advising role go smoothly. This essential resource for any adviser of a student activity organization features:#x2B22; Listing of typical adviser responsibilities #x2B22; Tips for understanding the organization and getting started with officers#x2B22; Guidance on project planning and working with committees#x2B22; Tips for planning and conducting effective meetings#x2B22; Information on developing project and organization budgets#x2B22; Ideas for successful fundraising#x2B22; Techniques for effective evaluation #x2B22; Strategies for giving constructive feedback#x2B22; Ideas for recognizing students, staff, parents, and community volunteers#x2B22; Reproducible forms#x2B22; And much more!