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Center for Student Involvement and Leadership

Welcome to the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership

The mission of the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL) is to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community by engaging residential and commuter students, fostering student leadership, preserving campus traditions, and nurturing a diverse array of clubs and organizations. CSIL is committed to actively involving students in all aspects of campus life, providing meaningful opportunities for engagement and development. We encourage students to explore diverse interests, build connections, and contribute to a thriving campus culture. Through CSIL students discover their passions, develop essential leadership skills, and become influential change-makers in their communities. 

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Campus Traditions

Fall Fest

Parent and Family Day , September 30th, 2023 Fall Fest, October 28th, 2023  

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Campus Traditions

Red Madness

Student athletes and dance groups perform on the Kennedy Field Red Madness. Manhattanville College, October 26th, 2023

Male student athletes wearing firemens' helmets at Red Madness
Campus Traditions

Midnight Breakfast

Students gather in Benziger Dining Hall for Late Night Brunch, a finals week tradition and Manhattanville College, December 11th, 2023.

Manhattanville students gathering for Late Night Brunch
Campus Traditions

Quad Jam

Students enjoy the 40th annual Quad Jam at Manhattanville College, featuring games, performances, food, and more. Coming April 2024.

Clark Center Director, Craig Donnelly, at microphone with quad jam t-shirt on
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New Student and Family Orientation

Our orientation program has events, activities, and academic information sessions to acclimate you to the Manhattanville campus. You will have the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, and students, learn how to get involved on campus, and register for classes.
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Student Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and organizations are an integral part of the student experience at Manhattanville! Every student group on-campus is student-run, allowing Valiants an opportunity to gain leadership experience with something they're passionate about.
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Mville Tickets

Mvilletickets.com is the number one stop for Broadway shows, athletic events, off-campus trips, movie tickets and more! All events are discounted for Manhattanville students.

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Commuter Life

Commuter Council members riding in golf cart giving snacks

Resource, Facilities, and Support

Manhattanville College has a number of facilities to provide for commuters to socialize and study during their days on campus including the Commuter Lounge in Brownson Hall, and all of the dining areas on campus like the Cafe, Pub and Starbucks on the ground floor of Benziger.

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Comfort and Conveniences

Whether you take a car, bus, train, or Uber, commuter students have access to a variety of resources. This includes a lounge, lockers, and other things to make your time on campus efficient and enjoyable.

Commuter Locker Rental Form

Male and female communter students in Commuter Lounge

Commuter Council

Want To Get Involved? Join the Commuter Council! It is your ticket to meeting new friends, knowing more information, and strengthening your connect to the campus community. They meet every Wednesday at 1 PM in the Commuter Lounge located in Brownson Hall!

 

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Commuter Resources

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Before You Travel

Commuting by Vehicle

Public Transport

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Journey Mentors Program

The Journey Mentors Program connects incoming students with successful upperclassmen in order to help them with the transition to college life with emphasis on successful academics and student leadership. Mentors are tied to each First Year Program class and available upon request for individual support.
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Success

Our mentors all have GPA's over 3.0. Mentors represent almost every academic program including Self-Design. Our mentees' average GPA was a 3.6 by the end of the program and 96% were considered successful. 
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Programs

Our mentors had a number of sponsored programs in the 2022-23 academic year including Spa Night, Therapy Dogs, Massages, Family Feud, Eating Disorder Awareness with over 1,000 attendees in total.  
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Connect

Over hundreds hours were logged in the 2022-23 year focusing on goals, careers, majors, registration help, social support, time management, coaching, mville tech help.  

Upcoming Events at Mville

More Events
Oct
04

Flu Shot Workshop
10:00 AM
Berman Center
Oct
19

Sexual Health Workshop
1:00 PM
Spellman Hall
Oct
25

Time Management
1:00 PM
Library
Nov
30

Cram Jam
7:00 PM
Library

Staff

 
Dean of Students

Susan Boyd

 
Director fo the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership

Pauline Medina-Fournier

 
Associate Director for Student Life

Kaitlyn Reid-Saunders

 
Orientation and Commuter Coordinator

Catherine Callan

 

 

 

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