Advisors

Each university-recognized student organization (SO) must have a university advisor who is either a faculty member or a professional staff member. Advisors provide an invaluable service to student organizations. We thank you for your contribution and strive to support you in your role.

"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." — Maya Angelou

Spring 2024 SO Leadership Awards Ceremony Winner
ADVISOR OF THE YEAR
Diana Cabral
Ballet Folklorico Aztlán de CSUN

Advisor Information and Resources

• Purpose of the Matador Involvement Center
• New Officer Training (The President & Treasurer will be invited to a Canvas Course; if you have not received this invite, please email micclubs@csun.edu)
• Advisor Training (PDF)
• Alcohol Training (The President, Treasurer, & University Advisor will receive a link via email; if you have not received this email, don't hesitate to get in touch with micclubs@csun.edu)
  • To receive the training, these positions must be listed correctly on the SO’s MataSync Roster. Also, the President and treasurer need to have accepted the position's Terms and conditions. This link will take you to Instructions for convenience.
• EO 1068 Changes
• Policies, Procedures, & Codes
• Complaint Review Process
• Resources:
  • Advisor Expectations Checklist: Use this checklist to make sure your expectations for the advisor role match the SO leaders’
  • Advisor Interest Form
  • Student Organization Officer Transition Guidebook (Coming Soon)
  • Important dates to be aware of annually: Meet The Clubs, Student Organization Re-Registration, Annual Budget, Leadership Development Conference
  • Off-Campus Bank Accounts
• News Articles (Sign into MataSync to see the discussion area beneath the article)
  • Motivating students to join Student Organizations
  • Developing Hard & Soft Skills
  • Support Student Leaders
  • Trauma-Informed Care

Dr. Nikiya McWilliams: Coordinator, Student Organizations

Office Location: Matador Involvement Center
Email: nikiya.mcwilliams@csun.edu
Phone: 818.677.5111
Location: First Floor, USU Sol Center, Room# 122
Schedule In-person Meeting/Training: Pick a Date/Time