Office of Student Affairs Menlo College has created an environment where the curricular and co-curricular work together to provide a total educational experience for the student. The Office of Student Affairs staff includes the Dean of Student Affairs, the Director of Student Engagement, the Director of Housing and Residence Life and the Director of Mental Health Services; staff is committed to providing specialized services and opportunities that will prepare students for success in their personal and professional lives. The office is located in the Administration Building.
Menlo College encourages all students to consider involvement in campus activities, organizations, and leadership opportunities. Organizations may include major specific, identity-based and special interest. All current student organizations can be found on Menlo Roots, the campus student engagement portal (menlo. presence.io). Anyone interested in starting a new organization is encourage to meet with the Director of Student Engagement.
MISSION STATEMENT
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Student Affairs serves the Menlo College community to provide transformational opportunities for students in the areas of student life, health and wellness, leadership and service, and diversity and inclusion.
Menlo College provides a range of programs that enable students to discover and develop their leadership skills. A comprehensive list of current student organizations can be found here https://www.menlo.edu/student-life/ clubs-organizations/.
STUDENT AFFAIRS The Student Affairs staff works with students, faculty, and staff to provide for quality of life beyond the classroom. Co-curricular activities at the College and residence living arrangements on campus are intended to complement and enhance the student’s academic experiences. A wide range of programs and services are conducted for this purpose. The Office of Student Affairs specifically coordinates all clubs and organizations, the Student Union, Orientation, and the majority of programming for the College. Most clubs sponsor activities such as cultural events, festivals, guest speakers, bands, and a variety of other activities. The College encourages innovation in student activities. In addition, student groups or individuals with ideas for events or projects are encouraged to visit the Office of Student Affairs. The Student Affairs staff can often find ways and means of bringing the idea to fruition and will work directly with the group to see their plans materialize.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Leadership opportunities within the Office of Student Affairs include the following: Menlo College Student Government (MCSGA) Resident Assistant Student Programming Board Student Union Employees This list does not represent all student leadership opportunities at the College. If students are looking for ways to get involved or have an idea, they should stop by the Office of Student Affairs.
SERV PROGRAM (Service, Education, and Resources for Volunteers) There are a large variety of community service opportunities for students to take advantage of. Be on the look out for announcements to participate in SERV projects both on and off campus. The Office of Student Affairs provides
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