This was something that was sorely missing in preparing the fall s leadership. The Club Presidents Retreat was something that occurred years ago at Wesleyan, when there was another Director of Student Activities. This is Cottingham s first year in the official position, and she will be assisted at the retreat by Assistant Director of Residence Life Kristen Whalen. It gives people from other clubs, who wouldn t normally get together, a chance to get to know each other. Students will engage in team building activities and basic leadership skills and learn how to more effectively communicate their plans and programs on campus.
Students can learn from each other and about other clubs activities.
As far as leadership skills, they will learn what they are, and how to make those skills work for them. Along with having two members in attendance, clubs and organizations must also have turned in a Statement of Existence, outlining their officers and the organization s intent. Clubs will not receive funding if they do not attend the retreat. Ultimately, says Cottingham, the money is the bottom line. Students will get to know each other, learn something, and have fun.