Baxter Fellows

Baxter Fellows and Neighborhood Leaders 2009-2010

Baxter Fellows are leaders living within student residences while at the same time collaborating with the Neighborhood Governance Boards to foster a larger sense of community within the Neighborhoods. This is accomplished through local house responsibilities, such as snacks and serving as a communication point for residents, as well as through collaborating with one another on neighborhood-wide activities that address several community-development areas.

The Baxter Fellows are a creative, enthusiastic, and motivated group of student leaders who are excited about being involved in their neighborhood community on many levels—from building smaller communities in their houses, to planning large-scale events for the neighborhood. They are trained in team-building and event planning, and are open and available to talk to their residents about community and diversity issues, problem solving, and time management.

The program is named in honor of James Phinney Baxter III '14, who during his tenure as President of Williams College (1937-1961) helped the College to make significant improvements to life on campus.

For more information on the Baxter Fellows Program, contact the Assistant Director of Campus Life – Residential Programs & Housing.

Aaron Gordon, Assistant Director of Campus Life – Residential Programs & Housing, x4625