Leadership Development
"Being president of the house council is something I never thought I'd do. It's been a crash course in leadership because when something goes wrong, people turn to you, and you have to make important decisions. I'm still learning how to do it, but I think it's a good learning experience, and something that's going to help me throughout my life." —Brandi Jackson '10, Bethe House resident
Student input was vital to the development of the West Campus House System, and students continue to have a say in the governance within each house through a house council.
Students also have opportunities to plan a variety of activities such as dance exhibitions, field trips, and movie nights or organize discussions about important social and political issues.The experiences build community and help students grow as leaders and conscientious citizens.
"We wanted to raise money and awareness about the genocide in Sudan because it is something the community can really rally around and help," says Jason Beekman '08, who organized a benefit for Darfur victims at Becker House.
Read about individual West Campus houses.
Becker graduate resident fellow develops outreach programs for children