Advisors
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These resources, policies and expectations are for faculty, staff and others who advise or coach student organizations.

Advisors are best when they see themselves as "influencers" who can help students make thoughtful choices and "do the right thing" on behalf of their community and the broader Stanford community.

Our Values
- Inclusivity. Student organizations are supported by the university as valuable learning opportunities for students. Broad, open and welcoming membership for all students is a core value. Leadership should be democratically chosen and key organizations decisions should actively seek the voices of all members.
- Equity. Effective student organizations value diverse perspectives, strive to understand members’ social identities and actively seek the voices of all members. Leadership is democratically chosen and key decisions are broadly discussed and decided by its members.
- Collaboration. Resources, including money, space and time, are finite. Student organizations are most effective in serving the student community when done collaboratively with others.
- Respect. Student organizations and their members are encouraged to understand and honor unique contributions of every person in the Stanford community and engage in dialogue, showing reverence for various opinions.
- Balance. Student leaders provide meaningful contributions to student life provided they balance their student organization involvement with a commitment to their academic work and effective progress toward a degree.

Guiding Principles & Best Practices
View an assortment of guiding principles and best practices curated by OSE staff.
