The information included is designed to serve as a tool for advisors to assist local chapters and fulfill the mission of Kappa Epsilon.

The role of the Kappa Epsilon advisor should include but not be limited to the following:

• Oversee chapter activities and meetings.
• Offer advice to the chapter when called upon and when it is critical during the decision making process.
• Encourage chapter members to consider the pros and cons when making decisions and reinforce accountability.
• Advise, support, and guide chapter officers as needed or when called upon.
• Be positive.
• Ensure the ideals and policies of Kappa Epsilon are upheld.
• Serve as a liaison between the national organization, chapter, and college or university.
• Ensure the chapter is meeting national report deadlines and fulfilling other responsibilities as directed by the national fraternity.
• Ensure chapter is operating in accordance with university policies.
• Serve a role model.
• Instill and reinforce the need and importance of alumni involvement.

The chapter advisor is the only constant for a chapter year to year and is the cornerstone for constancy over time. He or she needs to be flexible, open minded, objective, and be able to “put their foot down” when warranted. An advisor needs to be accessible and understand their roles may change every year. Chapters will naturally go through highs and lows. The advisor, however, needs to recognize when additional assistance is needed and call upon the appropriate person.

Past advisors have commented that the rewards of being an advisor come back ten-fold. This role can be very rewarding for advisors and beneficial for chapter members. The national fraternity recognizes the vital role chapter advisors fulfill and is grateful to our advisors for their service.