Things to Think About Before You Create a New RSO

  • 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. officers)?
  • 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 (at least four) other students you know who would like to join?