Discussion of best practices on facilitating student organizations to enhance leadership and engagement

Objectives:

• Recognize the impact of student professional associations on leadership, advocacy, and career development.
• Understand the foundational steps to establish and maintain a student professional organization.
• Identify key characteristics and responsibilities of an effective faculty facilitator.
• Promote student leadership through communication, community engagement, and professional partnerships.
• Support collaboration and networking among student organization advisors at local, state, and national levels.