In order to effectively manage your Dwight Hall Member Group, it is essential to:

1. Comply with all member group requirements
2. Utilize all necessary member group resources

For more details on membership benefits and requirements, please visit our Member Group Cheat Sheet.

1. Member Group Requirements

• Record – A form to be completed at the beginning of each semester describing group goals, actions, and leadership of the member group.
• Network Coordinator Check-Ins – Semesterly in-person check-ins with your Membership Coordinator
• Cabinet Meeting – A semesterly cabinet meeting where at least one group member must attend
• Review – A form to be completed at the end of each semester reflecting on successes and failures of that semester as well as goals moving forward
• Yale College Dean’s Office (YCDO) – Groups must follow the registration procedures each semester to remain in good standing with both Dwight Hall and YCDO.
• Yale Committee on Programs for Children and Youth (YPCY) – Groups working with children must follow YPCY guidelines, which include reviewing policies, registering, attending trainings, and completing forms.
• Code of Conduct for Youth Serving Programs – Groups working with children must ensure that each group member submits a Code of Conduct agreement.
• Transition of responsibilities – An official handover of responsibilities and communication about changes between leadership cohorts. This is especially important if your group has a bank account.

2. Member Group Resources

• Funding – Apply for up to $1,500 per semester through the Campus and Community Fund or contact the Financial Coordinator with questions. Students may also apply to Dwight Hall’s Emergency Advocacy Fund for urgent needs.
• Transportation
  • Vehicles – Available for member group members that have completed Yale’s Driver Safety Awareness Course. Availability calendar and reservation form
  • Bus Passes – 10 ride passes available in the Dwight Hall Main Office
• Rooms – Rooms of all sizes are available in DH for meetings and events. Availability calendar and reservation form
• Equipment – Microphones, projectors, screens, and tables may be available for events. Policies and reservation form
• Printer – Printing and copying are available in the Dwight Hall Main Office during business hours Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. It will be helpful if students call ahead to inform the Operations Manager (203 432 2420) that they will need to use the copier.
• Mailbox – A mailbox for member groups can be provided in our main lobby
• Email Address – An email such as yourgroup@dwighthall.org can be requested by emailing the Director of Programming & Evaluation
• Publicity – Contact the Public Relations Coordinator for assistance or to publicize in our newsletter. You can also share your group’s events via our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!
• Recruitment – Table at the Dwight Hall Bazaar every semester and make sure your group’s description on our programs page is up-to-date. See our recruitment strategies page for more guidance.