NTID Student Life Team
Student Life Team
The NTID Student Life Team is here to support your success in college. We offer a variety of programs and events to build a sense of community and belonging for all students. College is more than just classes and exams. Make the most of your RIT/NTID experience by getting involved, meeting new people, and pursuing your passions.
About SLT
The Student Life Team challenges and educates D/deaf and hard-of-hearing students, providing resources and support for success throughout college and after graduation.
SLT collaborates with the NTID Counseling and Academic Advising Services Department, NTID Co-op and Career Center, NTID Student and Academic Services, RIT Department of Public Safety and several offices across RIT’s Division of Student Affairs to ensure that students are provided diverse opportunities to optimize their college experience.
SLT’s co-curricular and late-night educational programming, spiritual/religious and civility exploration workshops, self-advocacy and community accountability mentoring programs, social and cultural programs, fraternity and sorority event collaborations, and club/organization advising are avenues of outreaching and networking with D/deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Student-Run Programs
Community Events
SLT curates an array of student events, encompassing diverse workshops, training sessions, on- and off-campus activities, and fun giveaways. Our goal is to ensure a regular schedule of events each week, providing abundant opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular pursuits and personal growth. We also host guest speakers for keynote presentations, enriching the experiences of our campus community with diverse perspectives and valuable insights.
Multicultural Events
SLT is dedicated to providing multicultural events with a focus on supporting and encouraging diversity within our community and providing an inclusive environment for students from underrepresented groups, particularly Asian, Latinx, African, and Native American (ALANA). Our goal is to encourage and empower students to excel at RIT/NTID. Through our workshops and events, we aim to offer comprehensive resources and information that cater to the unique needs and aspirations of students of color, facilitating their success and development within our academic community.
Student Staff
Our SLT paraprofessionals play a pivotal role in our work. Not only do we have several dedicated teams to provide programming, workshops, and events, we also help connect community members to appropriate resources. The community student leaders run general activities, workshops, and fun events, while our multicultural student leaders run ALANA centric events and workshops. Our social media specialists curate and promote content related to SLT events and workshops and other NTID events. The student assistants assist in building management of meeting rooms, inventory, check-ins, rentals, and supporting events in the CSD Student Development Center. Together our entire team works together to foster a sense of community within the broader RIT/NTID academic environment.
Services
Our range of services includes providing guidance, ensuring access to diverse resources, and providing personalized one-on-one support for students. In addition, we collaborate with NTID student clubs, NTID Student Congress (NSC), and NSC Forums to foster a cohesive student community. We also partner with other NTID departments to ensure a robust support network for all students.
Our SLT Community Room, CSD-1050, is a great place for studying, meetings, or relaxation. We also offer a diverse range of equipment rentals, including use of our computers, sports balls, art supplies, and more, catering to the varied needs and interests of our students. Our offices are in the CSD Student Development Center, suite 1200.
The SLT offices and community room are open:
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Employment Opportunities
Various student employment positions are available offering opportunities to develop leadership skills and a strong work ethic to prepare you for your future career goals. If you have questions about student employment eligibility or working at RIT/NTID, please contact the student employment office.
Student Life Team Year-Round Positions
- Multicultural Student Leaders
BIPOC deaf/hoh students who serve as role models and resources for the BIPOC NTID/Cross-registered community. They regularly host events and workshops in space spaces designed specifically to showcase and support multicultural education and appreciation. - Community Student Leaders
Students who are leaders, who enjoy taking the initiative to meet and support the NTID/Cross-registered community here at RIT. These leaders plan soft-skills workshops, small and large scale events, and different activities that ultimately define student life at RIT/NTID. - Social Media Specialists
Students who have an artistic view of displaying information, through print media, artwork, social media posts, videos, reels, and more! Our Social Media Specialists also have a responsibility to document student life here at NTID, engage our community, and keep everyone informed of current events or news. - SDC Student Assistants
The front line of the Student Life Team and the CSD building. These students manage information, traffic in office, rentals, equipment, assist with administrative duties, building access, organize, track inventory, prepare for events, and more!
Summer Program Positions
In conjunction with NTID Outreach Consortium, NTID Student Life Team hires and supervises the following positions for the summer programs.
- Summer Directors
These students take on a director position and supervise, manage, and operate the logistics of student leaders during the summer program. They work closely with NTID Outreach Consortium and NTID Student Life Team. Strong experience with teamwork, managing, leadership, logistics, scheduling, etc; wanted. - Group Leaders
These student leaders are responsible for a small group of campers, providing guidance, supervision, and ensuring the campers adhere to the schedule and expectations of behavior. They connect and interact with the campers, sharing experience, and encouraging them to participate and make memories. - Community Leaders
They assist in administrative duties, plan downtime activities, help run logistics, and ensure that all student leaders and campers are supported at all times. During the day, they will mainly run preparations, and in the evenings, fun activities to keep campers engaged. - Night Leaders
Supervise the dormitory where the campers sleep, and assist in the morning procedures. They are responsible for ensuring the camper’s safety in their rooms at night.
