The majority of Recognized Student Organizations have not had representation at the RSO Council, citing reasons from lack of knowledge to previous commitments.

Sarah Newton, president of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Allies Union, said since her group met at the same time as the council meeting, no member of her group was able to attend.

“If you’re a small RSO, it’s hard to get someone to go,” Newton said.

She also said apathy was a major reason for the low attendance.

“It’s a good idea in theory, but getting people to go is a whole other story,” she said. “Most people don’t care either way.”

After two meetings, the RSO Council, formed by the Student Senate to allow more RSOs to be involved in university affairs, continues to have poor attendance.

Monday’s meeting attracted three RSO delegates, and the previous week, 10 RSO delegates attended.

“The turnout is low, and is not where I would like it to be at this point,” said Marty Ruhaak, chair of the senate’s Student Relations committee.

Clifton Smith, president of the Black Student Union, said he planned to attend last Monday’s meeting, but a prior engagement prevented him from going. He said he plans on attending next week’s meeting.

Another RSOs never knew an RSO Council existed. Willie Toney, president of Zeta Alpha Omicron, said no one at her RSO heard of the Council.

Ruhaak blamed the poor attendance on lack of advertising.

“It’s not as well advertised as I would like,” Ruhaak said. He said he plans to write a letter to The Daily Eastern News to inform people about the council meetings.

He also hopes to attract representatives from groups like the University Board to give presentations to council delegates.

“We’re trying to get better topics (to talk about),” he said.