Manage an Organization
Managing a student organization at a university involves a range of responsibilities and offers a unique opportunity for leadership development and community engagement.
Overall, successfully managing a student organization enhances the academic experience by building essential skills in leadership, financial stewardship, and strategic planning, all within a supportive educational environment.
Management Stepping Stones
Join an Org
Discover your niche and become a member of an organization that aligns with your passions.
Start an Org
Start building a legacy around your passions by joining an organization that reflects your interests.
Renew an Org
Sustain your organization by ensuring it is renewed regularly.
Org Changes
Learn about officer transition and how to get prepared!
Building & Maintaining
From setting up regular meetings to overseeing finances, each aspect requires careful attention and coordination. Effective communication is key in organizing meetings that accommodate members’ schedules and foster active participation. Financial management involves budgeting, securing funding through grants or sponsorships, and ensuring transparency in all transactions. Additionally, working closely with faculty advisors provides valuable guidance and helps align the organization’s goals with university policies. These advisors can mentor members, assist in navigating administrative channels, and offer insights based on their experience.
Student Org Manual
The Student Org Manual is your one stop shop for all your org questions and needs! From RSO policies to event planning to chalking policies, this manual has it all! Navigate the document with ease with CTRL+F or the search bar at the top of the document.
PantherOrgs
PantherOrgs has replaced Presence as your one-stop-shop for all things student org related! Manage your org officers, membership roster, create events, create connections, and more! Fill out important forms from Student Involvement for events, Concession sales, and grant expenditure forms.
Renewal & Officer Transitions
Renewal is the required process for continuing Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) to re-register for the upcoming academic year. This process ensures that all RSOs maintain their active status and stay eligible for institutional benefits and resources. Part of Renewal is ensuring your officers are up-to-date, trained, and properly listed in PantherOrgs.
Money
Learning how to effectively manage the financial aspects of a student organization involves several key skills: spending money wisely, fundraising, budgeting, and maintaining accurate financial records. Make sure you know how to apply for, and use, your SAC Grant.
STARS Program
Welcome to the STARS (Student Training and Recognizing Success) Program! STARS is replacing COMPASS as the student development program on campus. STARS offers coaching, workshops, and recognizing things that you already do like attending Student Org Conference Night (SOCN) and hosting regular membership meetings.
Planning Events
Learn to navigate the event planning timelines to effectively manage everything from the early planning stages to the execution and follow-up. It’s also crucial to know how to reserve the right campus venue, as each has specific rules and availability. Want a guest speaker? You’re in the right place– learn about guest speaker contracts here.
Join / Start a Student Organization
Join a student organization and find your place at UWM! Build friendships, develop leadership skills, explore your interests, and connect with faculty, staff, and peers. It’s a great way to turn a big campus into a welcoming community.
Marketing & Membership Growth
Expanding the membership base is crucial for the success and longevity of any organization. A larger, more diverse membership not only brings fresh ideas and perspectives but also enhances the organization’s capacity for networking and resource allocation.
Accountability
Ensure you are running your org according to University and state policies. Take a look at common policies that come up for student org officers when it comes to running events, hosting guest speakers, marketing and branding, and more. When in doubt, reach out to the Student Involvement front desk at csidesk@uwm.edu with any questions for clarification or concerns.
Facilities
Student Involvement has many free facilities that your organization can utilize for your benefit! Talk to the Student Involvement front desk to learn about reserving rooms, contacting your org liaison, and more resources for running your organization. Whether you need to plan an event or schedule regular meetings, we have the right space for you.
Advisors & Liaisons
Advisors play multiple roles within an organization, serving as mentors, teachers, leaders, and sometimes followers. Their primary responsibility is to help organization members and officers adhere to their charter, constitution, and bylaws, as well as Segregated University Fee Guidelines, UW-Milwaukee and UW System policies, and local, state, and federal laws and ordinances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at frequently asked questions by student org leaders and members. Make sure you are in the know with what you information you should be aware of in your leadership position!