The Role of Dormitory Adviser in Motivating Students’ Learning at Stakpn Tarutung

The purpose of this study is to find out the role of dormitory adviser in motivating students' learning at STAKPN Tarutung. This study used a descriptive research method. Data were collected by using questionnaire with likert scale. It was delivered to 237 students as research respondents who lived in a dormitory. There are six roles of dormitory adviser at STAKPN Tarutung include motivating students learning, monitoring students' learning, conducting seminars, guiding and training students in time management, supervising students in lectures and instilling responsibility with their respective duties, and establishing a model role for students. Based on statistical analysis, it was gained a mean score of 3.36 which is on a scale of values between 2.60-3.59. It was in the good category. It means that dormitory adviser has done her role well in motivating students' learning.