1. The advisor should help the students find a balance between their academics and their co-curricular activities. Student leaders often have the tendency to "burn the candle at both ends" and will overextend themselves if not held in check.
2. The advisor should encourage each individual to participate in and plan group events. Some students fade into the background if not effectively encouraged. Being a member of a student group can provide students with valuable interpersonal and/or leadership skills, but these will not develop if the student is not involved.
3. The advisor should encourage students to accept responsibility for specific roles within the group. The advisor should help them realize the importance of these roles. From officer positions to committee members, each student should feel invested in and accountable for their specific role.