Managing Your Member Group

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