Student Organizations
Why should you get involved?
What organizations can you get involved in?
How would you start or reactivate an organization?
Contact Max Vest in Student
Activities. Describe the organization you would like to start/reactivate and he
can begin walking you through the process of organizational recognition.
Where can I find out about policies and procedures for student organizations?
Benefits of Joining a Student Organization (top^)
 Making new friends
Career exploration
Career information
Getting involved
Gaining a sense of belonging to UR
A chance to share common interests
Learning to work in a group
Learning to manage your time
An opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills
Learning to organize meetings, events, and programs
Learning new skills
Recognition for achievement
Questions to Ask Before Joining (top^)
What am I looking for?
Can this group meet those needs?
How will this group meet my needs?
Does this group have values that are similar to mine?
Do the members of this group have interests that are similar to mine?
Is this a local group or are there other groups on college campuses elsewhere?
What is the relationship of this group to its state or national affiliate?
Are there any fees (monthly dues, initiation fees, etc.) that must be paid?
What kind of commitment am I willing to make to this group in terms of my time and energy?
What are my expectations of this organization?
What are this organizations expectations of me?
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