J. Wayne Reitz Union
Educating Leaders for a Global Community
Student organizations must not violate UF policy or local, state, or national law. Many policies and laws concerning student organizations are listed in the Student Organization handbook. In general, faculty advisors are not liable for an organization’s actions unless the advisor had prior knowledge of the group becoming involved in an illegal or dangerous activity, and/or condoned or participated in such activity. For questions concerning your liability as a faculty advisor, please contact the Assistant Director of Student Involvement at 392-1671 or e-mail kellir@union.ufl.edu. Although it is not necessary, you may want to purchase specific insurance that covers your duties as an advisor. Visit this website to learn more about liability insurance. The University’s liability insurance policy covers faculty advisors for actions arising from your work as a faculty advisor only if the advising of the organization is within your written job description.