Your Student Affairs Advisors:

Faculty Moderators

The Office of Activities urges each organization to consider selecting a Faculty Moderator to complement the guidance and support of the Student Life Advisor.

Unlike a Student Life Advisor, the Faculty Moderator is an individual who serves as a faculty member of the St. John’s community and chooses to extend their knowledge and experience outside of the classroom. His/her job is to serve as a resource to your organization and to provide the group with insight and feedback.

How to Choose a Faculty Moderator

When approaching a potential moderation, make sure the organization’s members are comfortable with the choice and choose an individual from which the group can most benefit from. For instance: Alpha Kappa Psi, Business Honor Society, might approach a member of the Tobin School of Business to be a Faculty Moderator. Remember to give your prospective moderator an explanation of the organization’s history, purpose, program description, needs, and expectations. This information will assist the potential faculty moderator in determining whether or not to take on the opportunity presented.

Key Points to Consider

• Individuals should have an interest in the student’s and the organizations personal growth and development beyond the classroom

• Strong desire to help others

• Be able and willing to commit sufficient time to the group

• Ability to motivate and work well with others

• Enthusiasm and dedication

The Faculty Moderator is an additional resource for student organizations, not a substitute for the organization’s Student Life Advisor. Faculty Moderators do not set policies, have the power to sign paperwork, allocate organization funds, or override the decisions of your Student Life Advisor. Faculty Moderators work with the advisor to ensure the success of the organization and add value to the organization.