To: Otis College Students From: Mike Luna, M.S. CC/SS Director of ...

Advisor Qualifications
An advisor should be a full time faculty or professional staff member of Otis College of Art and Design. An
individual may serve as advisor to no more than two organizations.
Role of Advisor:
Advisors play an important role in the extracurricular experience, for it is their guidance and participation in the
organization that assists and encourages the students to become involved and to gain valuable experience in how
to function in an organizational environment.
The College sees the advisor as serving a pertinent function to preserve the existence of the organization,
including the following:
1. Advising the organization on College policy, including educating the members and assisting them in their
work within the College structure.
2. Providing direction and planning for managing the organizational budget.
3. Assist with planning and implementation of organizational programs and the use of college facilities for those
programs.
4. Attend meetings and activities involving the organization.
5. Assisting the organization in annually setting realistic goals and objectives, and then keeping the group
focused on these.
There are other functions of the advisor that include providing continuity, facilitating growth, and serving as a
teacher that are equally important. If any assistance is needed, please contact the Assistant Dean of Student
Affairs at 310.665.6967.
Violation of Policies
If a College Recognized Organization (CRO) violates college regulations or policy, the College has the
responsibility of disciplining that organization. The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs is responsible for
monitoring the compliance of student organizations with college regulations and policies. Complaints about a
CRO should be forwarded to the Office of Student Affairs for consideration and action.
When a complaint or a report of a violation of a college regulation or policy is received by the Assistant Dean of
Student Affairs, it shall be treated in the following manner:
1. The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs shall investigate the validity of the violation.
2. If the violation did occur, the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs will recommend to the Dean of Student
Affairs that appropriate disciplinary action be taken against the offending College Recognized Organization, and
it’s members.
3. If the offending CRO chooses to appeal the decision of the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, the Dean of
Student Affairs shall convene the Student Government Association and the Student Conduct Committee to
review the decision.
The Dean of Student Affairs shall have the authority to decide the action to be taken against the offending
CRO.
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