Student Development and Activities
Nugent Hall 058
212-774-0788
activities@mmm.edu
The Office of Student Development and Activities (SDA) is an integral part of student life at MMC. SDA provides students with opportunities for meaningful learning experiences outside of the classroom through social, cultural, recreational, and leadership engagement. These experiences are grounded in the following five areas: Leadership, Community Engagement, Student Engagement, Student Involvement and Orientation. Our office is the center of information on student programs, activities, and involvement opportunities. Meaningful involvement on campus aids in creating a more holistic experience for students, fostering leadership skills and development that students will use throughout their academic and professional careers.
Welcome Week and Orientation
Starting college can be a challenge, but we believe that guidance and support can make the transition a much easier one. To help our incoming students, Student Development and Activities sponsors Welcome Week and Orientation, a week-long program of activities on and off campus led by staff and Peer Leaders to help students adjust to life at MMC. The culmination of Welcome Week and Orientation is our New Student Convocation; approximately 600 new MMC students are expected to attend this ceremonial induction into the College designed to celebrate the start of academic life at MMC. Students will receive a special MMC pin and be welcomed by faculty, staff, and administrators as newly minted Griffins. We look forward to meeting all new students and we will give you insider information on the first year at MMC.
Office Programs
Student Development and Activities contributes to the overall social life at MMC by hosting several events throughout the semester. Most events are FREE for MMC students. For additional information please visit our website here, or visit us in Nugent Hall 058.
Leadership Development Opportunities
Through various leadership opportunities offered through our office, students will get the chance to enhance their leadership skills throughout the academic year. From our Leadership Immersion Weekend at the beginning of the fall semester and our Leadership Summit at the beginning of the spring semester, to monthly leadership discussions over lunch, to our Emerging Leaders program (offered only to new students) and our Leadership Scholars program (offered to upper-class students) during the spring semester, students have ample opportunities to develop their skills and empower themselves as leaders. At the culmination of each academic year, we bring together student leaders at our Student Leadership Awards to recognize their innumerous efforts and achievements.
Registered Student Organizations
Student Development and Activities seeks to enhance the college experience outside of the classroom by offering Marymount students both curricular and co-curricular opportunities. Students who become involved in Registered Student Organizations (RSO) are more likely to be successful in their first year of college. How? Getting involved on-campus and off-campus enriches your college experience. You have the opportunity to make new friends and establish a network of people who care about you. Registered Student Organizations also help you learn about the College and how it works. MMC offers a variety of clubs and organizations. For more information and RSO descriptions, check the MMC website.
Registered Student Organizations Programming
Academic: Some student organizations are affiliated with national organizations for upcoming professionals or honor societies related to specific academic departments or fields of study. Often, their programming is directly related to the field of study or interaction with current professionals.
Cultural: Other student organizations offer programming that recognizes and celebrates various cultural backgrounds. This programming seeks to involve, support, and provide socialization for people of similarly underrepresented backgrounds.
Media: These student organizations include written publications utilized by the MMC campus and community, offering hands-on experience in the media and publication fields.
Performing Arts: These student organizations support the arts: dance, music, theatre, writing, etc. These programs are an open creative outlet for students to share their work and network with fellow artists.
Political: These student organizations are devoted to raising awareness and supporting political and governmental concerns.
Religious/Spiritual: These student organizations assist in spiritual development and instruction, focusing on worship, fellowship, and service.
Service: These student organizations focus on service and community engagement. They invest in outreach efforts on a local and global level.
Special Interest: These student organizations focus on topics of interest that do not fit into a previous category. Special Interest programming encourages students to discuss and share information regarding a particular area of interest.