Student life at Williams is more lively and varied than ever. But because students tend to maintain friendships with those of similar ages and interests, greater personal growth - and, particularly, better understanding of those from different backgrounds - may not readily occur. The aim of the new residential initiatives is to create more opportunities for students to learn from each other. We are providing professional training for all students who serve as dorm staff (junior advisors and house coordinators). We have also hired several new community life coordinators who live in the dormitories and work closely with students to plan more ambitious and thoughtful dorm activities. To promote these and other opportunities for students outside of class, the College has created a new position: Director of Residential Life. And because comfortable, functional living space supports productive student relationships, we've also been working to improve the structure and amenities of student housing. Complete renovation and reconfiguration of Mission Park and Prospect House will open up each house and each floor in ways that will encourage more interaction among student residents.

Gifts to the Alumni Fund and Parents Fund support all projects of the Campaign for Williams. Or, if you'd like to make a capital or endowed gift to help sponsor this particular initiative, please contact Megan Morey, director of major gifts, at 413.597.4248.