Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL)

Commuter Life

Commuter students comprise approximately 40 percent of the Manhattanville community. They are encouraged to utilize campus resources and participate in all aspects of campus life, including academic and student organizations such as Commuter Council and other on-campus activities. For a full list of student organizations and on-campus activities, please visit mville.presence.io. Please refer to the Event Guest Policy on page 54 for guest policy rules and regulations. Student lounges are located on the first floor of Brownson Hall, lobby of Spellman Hall, Library, Game Zone and Berman Hall. These lounges provide spaces to study individually or in groups, as well as a place to relax and meet other students between classes. Food services are available at Benziger Dinging Hall, Berman Student Center, Brownson Café, Library Café, The Marketplace, and Starbucks during normal meal times. Check the specific location for operating hours. Commuter students may rent a locker and lock for free for the academic year. They must complete the Locker Rental Agreement through the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership. Information on commuter resources may be found online at https://www.mville.edu/commuter-life.

The Ville

The ‘Ville serves as a one stop for events on campus, clubs and organization interaction, tracking Clark Hours, and developing skills outside of the classroom. All members of the Manhattanville Community with a Manhattanville username and password have an account pre-populated for them. The ‘Ville is available as a phone application as well as a webpage. Visit the 'Ville today at https://mville.presence.io/

Manhattanville Peer Mentors Program (MPMP)

The Peer Mentors Program connects incoming Manhattanville students with successful upper-class students in order to help them with the transition to college life, with emphasis on successful academics and student life experiences. The Peer Mentors are student leaders who foster a holistic academic and social college environment for first year students. Their focus is on building a healthy relationship with the first year students, offering support, care, and resources. They build a solid connection between first year students and the larger Manhattanville College Community by providing individualized attention, skill based workshops, and hosting monthly large scale programs throughout the academic year. Mentors must have over a 3.2 GPA and remain in good standing at the college. Mentor recruitment takes place during the Fall Semester. Mentors receive extensive training on a variety of topics.

Leadership Pathways

Leadership comes in all different forms and looks different for each individual. The Leadership Pathways Program creates holistic leadership development through a variety of workshops and experiences that are chosen by the individual wishing to participate. Participants are required to complete a specific number of the available workshops to be awarded their certificate.

Leadership Conference

Occurring each fall, the Leadership conference seeks to provide an opportunity for students to engage with leaders across various disciplines through chosen workshops to develop their skills and abilities. Students will engage in various workshop to continue to gain leadership skills that can be apply in their roles as a student leaders and global citizens.

The Valiant Awards Ceremony

The Valiant Award Ceremony is an annual tradition celebrating student holist achievement. It is a collaboration between Student Affairs Division, School of Arts and Sciences, and the Office of the Provost bringing together undergraduate students, family, friends, staff, and faculty.

Fall Fest: Family and Friends Weekend

Fall Fest: Family and Friends Weekend celebrates Valiant Pride during a 3-day long tradition of activities for friends, families, and alums of Manhattanville College. 

Quad Jam

Quad Jam celebrates spring and the end of the spring semester during a one day celebration taking place on the Quad.

Valiant UP (New Student and Family/Supporter Orientation)

Valiant UP introduces our incoming new undergraduate students during the Summer and Winter to the academic expectations and co-curricular opportunities on campus. New students will meet faculty/staff members, learn how to get involved on campus and meet their fellow new students.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Student Clubs and Organizations are created by and for undergraduate students with similar interests and talents to bring a diverse array of extra and co-curricular experiences to all members of the Manhattanville community. If you would like to start a new Club or Organization, please see a staff member in the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership. For a full list of current organizations, please visit mville.presence.io/organizations. 

Planning an Event

Student clubs/organizations looking to have an event must first submit their event for approval using the Event Registration form found on The 'Ville. The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership will review your event and contact you with approval or for more information. Once your event has been approved CSIL will work with you to plan your event using the campus resources available to you. At no point should a room be reserved, purchase be made, or food be ordered without receiving prior approval from CSIL as they should be coordinating these processes with you. Events must be planned at least two weeks in advance.

Event Guest Policy

Social events on campus are an important and integral part of the total educational experience. It is important for all students to understand what is expected of them and their visitors. Students or members of a club or organization planning social events must be aware of the following regulations.
The Student must understand and abide by the Campus Visitation Policy (Guest & Visitor policy under the Rules of Conduct) established in the Student Handbook and accepts full responsibility of their visitor.

Commuter Students and their Visitors

• Commuter students may attend events on campus after 8:00 pm as long as they do not enter the residence halls. In the event that a commuter student intends to spend any amount of time in a residence hall after 8:00 pm, a commuter student must pre-register and obtain a Visitor Pass by Campus Safety (see Residence Halls Guest and Visitation Policy).
• Commuter students are allowed to bring one visitor to campus events. Visitors must be registered prior to attending the event. To register a visitor prior to the event, commuter students must follow the steps below:

1. Log into The “Ville
2. Complete all of the required information in the form on The “Ville. A confirmation email will be sent once the form is successfully completed – make sure you receive this confirmation email to ensure you filled out the form correctly. The host commuter and their visitors must have and carry a valid Manhattanville College ID or a valid State ID with a photo.

• The host commuter and their visitor must leave campus upon the conclusion of an event. 

Events with invited institutions/organizations/presenters

** Please refer to the “Guest Policy (Residence Halls)” section of the Code of Community Conduct for Additional Information Regarding Manhattanville College’s Guest Policy

Student Club/Organization Event Responsibilities:

• Five members of the host club and organization must be present at the event for its duration.
• The club/organization advisor or their designee must be present at the event for its duration.
• Event hosts are responsible for ensuring that the college’s social event policy regulations are observed by their invited guests.
• In the event that a host is unable to regulate or oversee the event, the host should seek help by contacting a representative from the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, Club Advisor and/or Campus Safety for assistance.
• Any damage that occurs to College property during an event will be billed directly to the host(s) organization if no one takes responsibility.

Mville Tickets

Mville Tickets Purchases:

All purchases made on Mvilletickets.com are only eligible for a refund by completing a refund request by emailing CSIL@mville.edu within 48 hours prior to the event date. Any requests after 48 hours will not be refunded but are eligible for an exchange of another item of equal or lesser value. CSIL reserves the right to amend this policy and will provide proper information about any amendments prior to purchase.

Use of Campus Spaces

Student clubs/organizations must first complete an Event Registration Form found online. The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership will review and confirm all room requests.

Meeting and programming space available for events:

Residence Halls

There are several spaces throughout campus that can be reserved by student clubs/organizations. Student clubs/organizations will be required to complete a space reservation request through the College’s Room Reservation software, called AdAstra. Please contact the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership for specific instructions for specific instructions.

• Spellman Lounge

Athletic Facilities

Athletic facilities available to student groups include the following:

• Kennedy Gym
• The Bubble
• GoValiants.com Field
• Dammann Field
• Tennis Courts
• Swimming Pool
• Practice Fields

Benzinger Hall

ROOM	CAPACITY
East Room	1036
Pub	100

Berman Center

Space in Berman Center is available based on class needs. Please keep in mind that no loud events may take place in the lobby at the same time as a class. 

ROOM	CAPACITY
Music Room	55
Lobby	50
Dance Studio	25

Brownson Hall and Music Building

Classrooms are available based upon class needs.

ReidCastle

Rooms available in Reid Castle include:

ROOM	CAPACITY
East Library	177
O’Byrne Chapel/Great Hall	1314
Ophir Room	140
President’s Dining Room	15
Reid Study	15
West Room	337

Other Spaces to Reserve

ROOM	CAPACITY	CONTACT
Pius X Theatre	200	Music Department
Library Conference Room	15	Library@mville.edu
EX Theater	100	Theater Department

Policies on Use of College Space

• Special arrangements must be made with CSIL and other offices in order to conduct an event prior to or beyond normal operating hours of the building and/or to decorate any of the facilities.
• The event may only use room(s) for their allotted time reservation. Reservation extensions must be confirmed with CSIL first.
• Any use of audio/video technology within rooms must be cleared with CSIL.
• Event organizers must be aware that all equipment and decorations (including event advertising materials, banners, posters, etc.) used in and for an event must be removed immediately after the event.
• Room furnishings CANNOT be moved in and out of the reserved space. Furniture may not be “borrowed” from nearby rooms. All boards must be erased clean and windows must be closed upon finishing.
• Any group that has reserved rooms and failed to use them or has shown disregard for equipment and facilities may be charged financially through their budget and/or denied further use of the rooms.
• All refuse and food/beverage leftovers must be removed and deposited in appropriate containers. Chartwells must be notified to collect food service equipment at completion of the event.
• All events held in residence halls must be in accordance with Quiet Hours that are observed between the hours of 1:00am and 10:00am on Friday and Saturday and 10:00pm to 10:00am Sunday-Thursday. Courtesy Hours for all residence halls are in effect from 10:00am-10:00pm Sunday-Thursday and 10:00am-10:00pm. 
• The showing of films or videos in the areas listed above and all other “common” or “public” areas of Manhattanville campus must be approved by CSIL.
• The organization sponsoring an activity or event is responsible for the actions of visitors and participants and must ensure that all applicable College regulations and state laws are upheld.
• Loose glitter may not be used as decorations at any time. Students must respect the physical space and College property at all times.
• Any damage that occurs to College property while under a reservation/use will be billed directly to the host(s) organization(s) if no one takes responsibility.

General Guidelines

Campus Advertising, Sales and Solicitation

This policy shall apply to all campus personnel, faculty, staff, students, student organizations and to any person, organization, or business wanting to use campus facilities, including all buildings, land and open spaces; the sale and distribution of products and services includes any method of marketing by way of direct selling or indirect selling, including the use of posters, flyers, handouts, or other promotional literature.

Use of Bulletin Boards and Postings/Flyers

The provisions governing the placement and removal of notices on Manhattanville bulletin boards and elsewhere on campus are as follow:

Bulletin Boards

The Manhattanville College community may publicize their events in designated areas throughout campus. All flyers and postings must be stamped by the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL). The required stamp is to ensure that on-campus events are supported by Manhattanville College and comply with College policies and procedures.   Posters or flyers prepared by off-campus organizations, businesses or individuals must also receive approval from CSIL. Postings and/or flyers without a required stamp will be removed.  The name of the sponsoring organization must be clearly indicated on the poster or flyer.

Postings may be placed on bulletin boards, freestanding boards in Brownson, Benziger Hall and library, Benziger Kiosk,  the Game Zone and Commuter Lounge. Postings desired to be in the Benziger Kiosk must be submitted to the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership no earlier than one week prior to the start date of the advertised event. Postings will be in priority of campus community tradition events, student-focused events, clubs/organizations, and staff/faculty events. Postings are not allowed on outside walls, windows that obstruct views, entrance and exit doors, light fixtures, trees, trash receptacles, shrubs, utility poles and/or street signs on campus.  Attaching flyers with duct tape or any of type of glue is prohibited. 

Registered Clubs/Organizations

All registered clubs and organizations must submit their flyers to CSIL prior to their event for approval and stamp as a part of the event registration process. Once approved, all flyers and/or postings will then be forwarded to the Copy Center which will apply a digital stamp to your flyer.  Flyers may be submitted to csil@mville.edu and during the event registration process on The ‘Ville. Clubs and organizations may print no more than 30 copies (8.5x11) as that will provide you with enough flyers to use throughout campus. 

 

Campus and Faculty Departments

For designated areas outside the residence halls, a stamp can be obtained from either CSIL or the Copy Center.  To post in all Residence Halls requires an approval stamp from the Office of Residence Life & Conference Services and/or The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership.  Flyers can be directly sent to the Copy Center at Copy.Center@mville.edu for printing and designated stamp.  You may also bring your flyers to the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership.   This applies to Campus and Faculty departments only.    All clubs and organizations must submit their flyer to CSIL first to receive approval. Flyers and posters may not be hung up around campus without a stamp. 

We request that advertising is put up approximately no earlier than two weeks before an event and removed within 24 hours following the event. Postings should be placed in designated areas only and should not cover current postings belonging to other organizations or individuals.   The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership monitors the CSIL designated bulletin boards including those in Brownson Hall, the Game Zone and Commuter Lounge and Berman Center. 

Chalking

All student clubs/organizations interested in chalking to advertise an upcoming event must talk to a staff member of the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership. CSIL will provide the club/organization approved chalk to use and indicate the approved locations for chalking, which includes the sidewalks on the Quad, Benziger patio outside the Pub, and Brownson Patio.

Dining Hall and Pub

Table tents and quarter sheets with the CSIL approval stamp are allowed in the Dining Hall and Pub. The recommended amount of quarter sheets is 40 to cover all the tables in the Dining Hall.

Chartwells is able to post some approved posters on the TV monitors in the Dining Hall. Please coordinate with CSIL regarding the ability to post on the monitors.

Outside Vendors

In order for outside vendors (individuals, businesses, or groups, including members of the Manhattanville College community acting as individuals or agents for such businesses or groups) to receive permission for a sales and/or solicitation permit at Manhattanville College, the following guidelines must be recognized and upheld:

1. Please contact our Events Coordinator in Residence Life & Conference Services, at 914-323-5217 at least two weeks in advance to reserve table space (pending permit approval) for sales and/or solicitation.

2. Vendor(s) are charged a fee of $75.00 per day, payable in advance of the vending date.

3. The College Bookstore and “College Ring Days” will receive priority in scheduling.

4. Unauthorized salespersons on campus will be considered trespassers and will be removed from campus and may be prosecuted.

5. Manhattanville has no commitment, financially or otherwise, to the solicitor.

6. The College may revoke a permit at any time. If granted, a vendor’s contract will be issued and must be carried by the salesperson(s) at all times while on campus.

7. If a vendor cancels a date two or more times within one academic school year, the college reserves the right to discontinue business with such vendor.

8. The sales and/or solicitations must not disrupt College activities. Flyers/advertisements may only be handed out from people sitting behind a registered table and only to people who approach the table to receive information. Vendors may not call out to others and may not approach and hand out flyers/advertisements to others (except as a planned part of an approved program), and must remain behind their table.

The Advertising Policy shall apply to all non-College entities and/or commercial business which desire to place advertising on Manhattanville College campus. Flyers, poster, etc. promoting business establishments containing advertising are banned. The prohibition also includes the placement on campus of non-College publications which contain advertising. Advertising of a private enterprise on campus is permitted only in approved campus publications, newspapers, magazines.

The College reserves the right to remove any sign/posting on display anywhere on College property that is considered to be not in support of the mission of the College. These include those postings considered in violation of College policies, including, but not limited to the College’s Non-Discrimination and Harassment policy, Sexual Misconduct Policy, and other applicable policies.

Student Group/Club

In order for student groups to receive permission for a sales and/or solicitation permit at Manhattanville College, the following guidelines must be adhered to:

• A representative of the student group must register with the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership to assist in publicity and scheduling and to register to whom profits will go.

• All sales must take place in an area designated by the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership.

• No sales may take place in residence halls.

• A limited number of permits will be granted for any one type of sale.

• The College Bookstore and “College Ring Days” will receive priority in scheduling.

• The College may revoke a permit at any time.

• The sponsoring group must have a representative present at the designated area at all times during the event.

• All money collected by clubs/organizations must be immediately brought to CSIL Monday-Friday from 9am – 5pm, or to Campus Safety after hours or on the weekends. Two members of the club/organization must complete a deposit form when depositing money. MONEY CANNOT BE KEPT OVERNIGHT.

• Money cannot be collected via the use of electronic transfer of funds applications (i.e. Venmo, Apple Pay, Paypal, Google Pay).

• The sale or distribution of food items must meet the requirements of Westchester Health Department- Food Safety Resources, which is available at http://health.westchestergov.com/food-safety-fact-sheets. Food for activities that are not catered by Chartwells Food Service must be approved in advance by the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership via the Event Proposal Form.

• Homemade bake sales are not permitted.  If you are planning a bake sale, all food items must be store bought and/or prepackaged and cannot exceed $50.

• Any student who wishes to sell items on campus but is not sponsored by or supporting a student organization must follow the policies for outside vendors.

• The sales and/or solicitations must not disrupt College activities. Flyers/advertisements may only be handed out from people sitting behind a registered table and only to people who approach the table to receive information. Vendors may not call out to others and may not approach and hand out flyers/advertisements to others (except as a planned part of an approved program), and must remain behind their table.
Political Campaigning

Any student club/organization that seeks to solicit funds/donations from alumni, local or national businesses, and/or “friends to the College” must obtain approval from CSIL and the Office of Institutional Advancement prior to any solicitation.

Political Campaigning

The three major concerns in regard to campaigning are to protect rights of privacy, to protect the name of Manhattanville College, and to avoid soliciting funds on campus for political purposes. Therefore, the following policies have been established:

• An information table may be set up in public areas outside the Bookstore upon approval from the designated College staff member.
• Door-to-door canvassing or display tables in residence halls, administrative or academic areas is not permitted. 
• Voter registration sign-up tables are the exception because this is a drive to promote civic responsibility and is non-partisan.
• The name “Manhattanville” may not be used in connection with any political purposes.
• Implied approval by Manhattanville for any political candidate may not be used.
• There can be no effort to solicit funds for a campaign. If donations for campaign paraphernalia are requested, it is understood that this is voluntary.