Dear Student Leaders,
Student organizations provide a valuable service to the College community by promoting leadership development, community spirit, activism, public service, and social and cultural interaction. Each year the over 140 registered student organizations at Middlebury College sponsor conferences, seminars, lectures, debates, cultural and social events, and fine arts programs. These programs allow Middlebury students to meet and interact with local, state, and nationally renowned scholars, artists, politicians, academicians, and other professionals.
Each year student organization members spend countless hours volunteering their time by participating in service projects for campus and community efforts. In the course of planning and implementing organizational activities, registered student organizations need information on the use of College facilities, budgeting, planning techniques, and a myriad of special arrangement concerns. This Student Leader Guide is designed to provide an easily used reference guide for members of student organizations. It contains information regarding many College services and several suggestions for student leaders to use in making their organizations more productive and effective.
This booklet does not provide answers to all of an organization's questions or outline special cases, but staff members in the Center for Campus Activities and Leadership (CCAL) believe that it will be a helpful reference. Student leaders who use this Handbook will have some definite ideas and suggestions for improving future editions. We encourage you to share those with us.
Congratulations to all registered student organizations for prior accomplishments and best wishes on upcoming programs. The CCAL office looks forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
The CCAL Staff