The Orientation Committee brings together students and advisers interested in planning and implementing programs to acquaint new students with the College of Human Ecology. The committee is particularly active at the beginning of each semester and is always eager for new members. Meetings provide information and support for students considering careers in law. Programs include information on applications, admissions, LSAT preparation, and internships. Guest speakers include preactitioners in law and policy and current students from Cornell Law School.
Students have opportunities to work throughout the community in a variety of service capacities.
They volunteer in day care centers, youth programs, health-related agencies, services for elderly people and people with disabilities, as well as nutrition programs, arts organizations, and Ithaca schools. Programs sponsored by SFG focus on developing linkages with community organizations and other student gerontology groups. SFG meets monthly. The student chapter is open to all students interested in nutrition education. Several official organizations exist within the college to deal with matters of policy and provide leadership in college planning.