Student
Organization Basics
Philosophy of Student Organizations
Student organizations serve a variety of roles at Mount Holyoke College. It's clear that they are responsible for the majority of the activities and events that take place at MHC. Overall, these events celebrate the depth and breadth of our diverse community. From day-one on campus, students are encouraged to get involved, ultimately shaping our campus culture. Further, student organizations have many benefits for the College and YOU, the students.
- Helps develop friendships
- Improves relationships and fosters closer ties with faculty
- Compliments and reinforces classroom learning
- Teaches self-discipline, initiative, leadership and responsibility
- Acts as an arena for testing beliefs, values, attitudes and morals
- Exposes the community to differing, diverse, and conflicting viewpoints
- Provides support for students with common needs or interests
- Plans major events which benefit and unite the entire campus community
- Broadens the perspectives of the community in areas of diversity
- Improves ties for careers and professions outside of Mount Holyoke College
These activities also provide the
social and leadership foundations that will serve you for
the rest of your lives. And since today’s students
are tomorrow’s citizens, the impact which campus
activities and the entire educational process have on you
as an individual later benefits society as a whole. This
section of the Student Programs website is designed to
provide some basics supporting the leadership development
and governance of student orgs. Become familar with these
resources, and be sure to return often when questions arise.
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