The Department of Political Science is devoted to giving students the best possible education on how to be a citizen of the world. A liberal arts degree, by its nature, teaches students how to analyze critically, and write and communicate effectively. This combined with learning about government and politics in the United States and abroad, with critical thinking and reasoning skills, prepares students for careers in almost all sectors of work, both domestic and international.
The Student Advisory Board will allow student leaders in the major to have a direct impact on the mission of the UNL Political Science Department.
Advisory Board Objectives:
1. Represent the student perspective on department initiatives.
2. Represent the student voice to increase efficiency and effectiveness in student programming.
3. Provide opportunities for student leadership development.
4. Assist in the selection of select department awards.
5. Serve as mentors for new majors.
6. Other special assignments throughout the year.
Selection of Student Advisory Board Members:
1. Members will be selected annually through an application process.
2. Minimum qualifications:
a. Declared UNL Political Science major.
b. Sophomore or higher academic standing at UNL.
c. Completion of minimum of 15 credit hours in Political Science course work.
d. Recommendation for participation from one UNL Political Science faculty member.
e. Academic good standing at UNL.
f. Completed application.
Student Advisory Board Member Commitment:
1. Attend two meetings per semester.
2. Contribute one “student spotlight major advice” piece for advising newsletter.
3. Converse via email or phone with prospective UNL Political Science students.
4. Agree to serve two consecutive years, unless selected beginning of senior year.
Application deadline is Friday, December 19th, 2025. Selection will occur by January 16th. Selected members will begin their term immediately in the Spring 2026. Application is attached to this newsletter.