Chapter Advisors

Terms of Appointment

The Office of the Executive Director annually appoints Chapter Advisors for a one-year term lasting from September 1 through August 31.

Attend chapter meetings monthly or more often.
Attend the candidate and initiation ceremonies of the chapter, if an initiated member of Sigma Nu.
Review the chapter's financial data with the Treasurer on a monthly basis.
Meet with the campus's fraternity/sorority advisor at least once a semester to maintain a positive relationship with campus officials and discuss the chapter's status.
Meet with the chapter's Executive Committee monthly or more often.
Attend all Judicial Board meetings of the chapter.
Assist with the officer transition for the undergraduate and alumni chapter officers.
Assist with the facilitation of an annual strategic planning session.
Review the Risk Reduction Policy with the chapter each year.

Assist the Division Commander and General Fraternity staff with the development of an Alumni Advisory Board for the chapter.
Serve as Chairman of the Alumni Advisory Board if a separate Chairman has not been selected for the Chapter.
Train all new Alumni Advisory Board members.
Distribute Advisor correspondence from the General Fraternity Headquarters.

Attend either a regional or national training program for advisors when possible.
Ensure that the chapter submits all forms and fees to the General Fraternity that are required each semester.
Facilitate educational programs and workshops as requested by the chapter.
Assist the chapter leadership to identify facilitators for educational workshops.
Meet with Leadership Consultants during their visit with the chapter.