[HIDDEN] New Group Proposal Rubric

New group proposals must score at least 18/30 points (or 15/25 for groups that do not handle money) on this rubric to be approved by SGS staff. Approval of a new group proposal does not mean that the group has been officially recognized.

Criteria	Poor - 1 Pt	Satisfactory - 3 Pts	Excellent - 5 Pts
Unique Mandate & Scope How is your group different from existing ones? Note: Scoring a 1 in this category will immediately lead to a proposal being denied	Proposed student group demonstrates extensive overlap in terms of scope, mandate, or activities with existing UASU Student Group(s) or campus services	Proposed student group demonstrates some overlap in terms of scope, mandate, or activities with existing UASU Student Group(s) or campus services	Proposed student Group demonstrates no overlap in terms of scope, mandate, or activities with existing UASU Student Group(s) and campus services
Sustainability How will your group continue operating in future years? How will you continue to meet the basic requirements of student group recognition year after year?	Proposed student group provides limited plans to sustain membership, passing on of institutional knowledge, manage executive turnover, resolve conflict, or lack proper understanding of the democratic electoral processes.	Proposed student group provides general plans to sustain membership, passing on of institutional knowledge, manage executive turnover, resolve conflict, and some understanding of the democratic electoral processes.	Proposed student group provides comprehensive plans to sustain membership, passing on of institutional knowledge, manage executive turnover, resolve conflict, and possess a deep understanding of the democratic electoral processes.
Finances How will your group handle their finances, including budgeting and fundraising? (Section only applies to groups who handle money)	Proposed student group provides limited strategies for budgeting, financial management, and fiscal sustainability. Contingency planning is nonexistent.	Proposed student group provides general strategies for budgeting, financial management, and fiscal sustainability. Some consideration was given to contingency planning and financial cost of the club’s activities.	Proposed student group provides comprehensive strategies for budgeting, financial management, and fiscal sustainability. Multiple avenues of income sources have been discussed in high detail. Plan for managing finances was made in consideration of the financial cost of the clubs’ activities. Contingency plan is well thought out.
Self Reliance How will your group function independently on campus?	Proposed student group’s operation is highly reliant on an external organization for its resources. External organization or advisor/representative regulates and oversees all aspects of the student group.	Proposed student group’s operation is somewhat reliant on an external organization. External advisor/representative provides guidance for the group's activities.	Proposed student group’s operation is not reliant in any capacity on an external organization. Student group can function and carry out its affairs independently of support from the external organization.
Events and Engagement What is your plan for engaging your members and/or the general campus community?	Proposed student group has no clear plans for contributing to campus student life.	Proposed student group provided general plans and timelines for contributing to campus student life. Some consideration was put into event frequency, accessibility, logistics, and promotion strategies.	Proposed student group provided general plans and timelines for contributing to campus student life. Timelines of specific events are provided, accompanied with sound reasoning on how these events contribute to campus student life. Thoughtful consideration was put into event frequency, accessibility, logistics, and promotion strategies.
Membership How many potential members have you found already? Note: Supplying a petition of less than 10 members will immediately lead to a proposal being denied	Proposed student group has provided a list of 10-15 prospective members, including the founder. No members, other than the founder(s), are interested in an executive position.	Proposed student group has provided a list of 16- 20 prospective members, including the founder. Two members, other than the founder(s), are interested in an executive position.	Proposed student group has provided a list of more than 20 prospective members, including the founder. Four members, other than the founder(s), are interested in an executive position.