Presidents Council

Providing leadership development & funding support

Multicultural Student Organizations are responsible for many of the cultural and heritage programs and events held on campus each year. Through partnership and collaboration with our office, these students leaders host social events, lectures, special events, cultural events, and conferences. With more than 50 recognized multicultural student organizations at William & Mary, the Student Center for Inclusive Excellence provides leadership development and financial support through the Presidents Council.

We offer a monthly, collaborative space for leaders of underrepresented communities and an annual spring retreat focused on fostering the growth of their executive leadership team.
Our goal is to enhance personal development, promote dialogue around diverse experiences, and equip students to become socially conscious leaders.

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Presidents Council Meetings

Meetings are hosted by the Student Center for Inclusive Excellence on a monthly basis. Student organizations are required to attend at least 4 meetings and the Leadership Retreat to remain eligible for funding through the Student Center for Inclusive Excellence.

September 8: Leadership Strengths & Organization Management
October 13: Conflict & Collaboration Pt. 1 - Collaborative Partnerships
November 10: Conflict & Collaboration Pt. 2: Conflict Resolution & Community Impact & Service (Dinner provided)
February 9*: Health of Leaders & Your Organization
March 16*: Leveraging Leadership Skills for What’s Next
April 18*: Leadership Retreat

*Proposed spring dates

Post-Event Report

All organizations receiving funding from the Student Center for Inclusive Excellence must provide a post-event report within 14 days following their event. The post event report should recap the event's purpose or goals, activities, and impact on their organization's membership and the general William & Mary community. The report will also need to include photos from the event. If an organization does not provide a post event report, they may not be eligible to receive additional funding for future events.

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Funding Requests

Multicultural Organization students leaders may request funding for activities they sponsor from the Student Center for Inclusive Excellence.

Funding is open to Recognized W&M Student Organizations (RSO) affiliated with the Student Center for Inclusive Excellence. Attendance at scheduled monthly meetings (at least 4) and the annual spring retreat are required for continued funding eligibility.
If more than one organization is co-sponsoring an activity or event, only one funding request form should be submitted for that event.
Only events or activities open to all W&M students will be considered.
Events, programs, and activities must align with the mission and purpose of the Student Center for Inclusive Excellence to be considered for funding.
Funding requests are evaluated on a month-to-month basis and should be submitted on or before the Funding Request Deadline listed in the chart below. Decisions on funding requests will be emailed on the dates also listed in the chart below.
When requested, organizations requesting funding will need to meet with a staff member to discuss their request, details, and budget (including outside funding) for the event, program, or activity.
In accordance to the Organization Budget Allocation Process, fundraising activities may be funded, only if the purpose of the fundraiser is to support continuing organization operations or future campus/organization programming; the funding of fundraisers where the proceeds will be donated to external charitable organizations are prohibited.
Following the event, organizations must complete the Post-Event Report form to recap the event. Organizations who do not complete the event form will not be able to request funding from our office.

Three column table, fund deadline for each month
Month of Activity, Event or Program	Funding Request Deadline	Dates Decisions Released By
September 15th - October 30th	September 10th	September 20th
November 1st - November 15th	October 15th	October 20th
November 16th - November 30th	November 15th	November 20th
February 1st - February 15th	January 15th	January 20th
February 16th - March 15th	February 15^th	February 20th
March 16th - April 15th	March 15th	March 20th
April 16th - April 30th	April 15th	April 20th

SUBMIT a Center FUNDING REQUEST

*It is highly encouraged that you submit your requests early to allow our time the most optimal time to plan and support you. Requests submitted within 14 days of the event may not be approved.

Note: Failure to comply or meet the criteria or guidelines above may result in your application being denied or delayed for processing.