The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership works to cultivate diverse and engaging involvement experiences for SLC students. Through campus-wide events, leadership workshops, program development, and student organization advising, the office provides students with opportunities to build leadership skills and experience interpersonal connections meant to promote individual growth and community engagement.
The office provides advising and supervision for the following function and program areas: Barbara Walters Campus Center, Sarah Lawrence Activities Council (SLAC), undergraduate student organizations and publications, Undergraduate Student Senate, Student Activities Fund, two of our undergraduate student-managed spaces (Teahaus, and WSLC Radio), leadership education, and student programming.
Student Organizations
To ensure that all interests are represented, students are welcome to propose new organizations at the beginning of each semester. Student organizations seeking recognition or rerecognition must complete a registration form with the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership. Graduate student organizations seeking recognition or rerecognition should first consult with the assistant/associate dean of graduate students. To qualify for recognition, an organization that includes undergraduate students must have two leaders, a total of five members, a mission statement, a set of bylaws, and participate in the annual Student Organization Training. Undergraduate student publications must have a minimum of two total members. Graduate student only organizations should consult with the assistant dean of graduate students. Once submitted, the registration form is reviewed by the Student Involvement staff, who addresses any concerns regarding College policy and, if these concerns are satisfied, preliminarily approve the organization. Organizations including undergraduate students are then reviewed and receive final approval by the Undergraduate Student Senate. Organization approval may be suspended or revoked at any time if it is deemed in the best interest of the College.
Student organizations are expected to follow all College policies, both during on-campus and off-campus activities. In addition to the policies in the Student Handbook, the Student Organization Manual (https://my.slc.edu/ICS/Campus_Life/Departments/StudentAffairs/Student_Involvement_and_Leadership/Student_Leader_Resources.jnz) outlines policies regarding the conduct of student organizations. Student organizations suspected of violating College policy will be required to participate in a hearing convened by a member of the Student Life staff. Outcomes of a hearing may include, but are not limited to, monetary fines, restriction of activities, or suspension of organization recognition.