Every residence hall has a live-in faculty House Master, and in some cases an Associate House Master. There is a wide range of student activities on campus, and faculty are welcome to join. Everything from chess to ballroom dancing and from outdoor activities to volunteering are available. Many MIT students live in fraternities, sororities and independent living groups which do not have House masters. These houses look for faculty Fellows.
Many students volunteer.
These events can be enriched by faculty advising, organized discussion groups, and faculty volunteerism. This can be a great way for the many MIT international students to participate in American holidays 11. The Institute has many committees and boards where various members of the community interact and work together, including the Public Service Center Steering Committee, the Committee on Student Life, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Issues Group. Participate in Orientation Orientation is a very key program in communicating faculty interest in student life. Various opportunities exist including workshop facilitation, special program development and the Academic Expo.