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Recognized Student Organizations

Starting a new Recognized Student Organization

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Before creating a new RSO, think about:

  • How are you going to define your organization?
  • What is your RSO’s mission, vision, and values?
  • What is unique about your organization?
  • What benefits will the organization offer to its members?
  • What type of involvement commitment will members need to make if the want to join the group? Will there be multiple membership types based on the level of involvement i.e. voting members vs. non-voting members vs. executive board members
  • What will be the goals for your organization?
  • How do you plan to accomplish the goals?
  • Will the organization be affiliated with a department or office on campus?
  • Do you know of a faculty or managerial/professional staff member at UNL who would be interested in serving as an advisor for your organization?
  • Are there other student you know who would like to join?

Steps to create a new RSO

  1. Schedule a meeting with Mike Jackson or Karen Wills for more details and get the Constitution template.
  2. Two of your RSO members - President and Primary Programmer - need to attend Annual Orientation.
  3. Your Treasurer will need to attend Treasurer Training.
  4. Begin looking for five (5) members and an advisor to become members of your RSO.
  5. Create a free RSO lockup using UNL Lockup Factory.
  6. Attend a Constitution Review Meeting.
  7. Submit your New RSO Registration Form on NvolveU to await approval by ASUN.

After your RSO is approved by ASUN Student Government

  1. Attend a Welcome Meeting with Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement office.
  2. Attend a Progress Check Meeting, usually 2-3 months after operating independently.