Website, Email, Blackboard

Does your RSO use its Internet resources?

All Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) have access to the same Internet resources as departments and offices. After making requests online, your RSO can have its own Web site, email account, Listserv account, and Blackboard portal. More information about setting up these resources for your RSO can be found in the Student Organization email/Website/Blackboard/Listserv SOAR sheet, and by reading the following descriptions.

Web sites

A Web page is an excellent way for a RSO to highlight its events, maintain contact with members, and recruit more people. RSO Web pages must follow a set of guidelines to ensure compatibility with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Web site. Visit UNL CWIS Procedures and Guidelines to request a web site for your RSO.

Email

Creating an RSO email account is another great way for organizations to keep in contact with students interested in their group and it can act as a central collection point for all email relating to the RSO. Access to the account can be made available to the RSO's leadership or its members as the need arises. The faculty/staff advisor for the organization is held accountable for the email account. Visit Information Services to request an email account.

Listserv

An email list simplifies announcements, discussions, and other communication with your RSO's members. emails sent to the list's email address will forward to members of the RSO. Visit the Listserv Request Form to request a listserv account.

Blackboard

All students have access to Blackboard, which is a great reason why RSOs should consider setting up their own Blackboard portal. With a Blackboard portal, groups can share important information with members in a setting readily accessible to students. Group leaders can set up a portal from their own Blackboard account by clicking on the “Help” icon at the top of the screen and by clicking on the “Submit a Ticket” link on the following page. Leaders should be sure to include the RSO's name, the RSO advisor's name and a note to “Please activate your organization's Blackboard portal.” Blackboard should contact the leader within a week to notify him or her the portal is available. Contact Heath Tuttle at 472-4267 with any questions. If an RSO goes out of compliance, the organization will lose access to its Blackboard portal.