Start here
Check what
campus needs.
Check what students need and which groups already exist before starting an organization. An existing group might have room for your idea. A new group or outside chapter could mean extra responsibilities. Ask potential members what work they'd be willing to share, then check the campus process. Get answers about recognition, advisors, costs and any outside affiliation before making promises. The group needs people who can keep it going after the first meeting.
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- Campus
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Try it out
Put it
to work.
1 / Start or bring an organization
Try this next
- Compare your idea with the current campus organization directory and speak with a related group.
- Write a short description of what the group would do, who might join and the work needed to keep it going.
- Ask the responsible campus office for the current recognition process and the questions still to resolve.
Talk it through
- Which need would this organization address that existing groups aren't meeting?
- Who will share the work after the first meeting?
- What do you need to check with both organizations before setting up an outside chapter?
Choose one next step.
Pick one thing you can try. Check any requirements with the people responsible before you act.
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