Student Life Partners
Campus Events and Conference Services
Campus Events and Conference Services staff assist students and recognized student organizations in reserving rooms and discussing logistical needs for student and campus events. Staff help students identify the appropriate space for an event based on expected number of participants; need for seating and/or tables; need for a podium, staging or sound equipment; need for technology; and availability of college buildings, rooms, or grounds. Campus Events and Conference Services staff will consult with the Director of Student Activities, Recreation and Leadership as well as the Dean of Students and Retention on questions regarding the appropriateness of the proposed event given the college’s mission and values. Advanced planning can help students or recognized student organizations recognize any additional expenses for security, sound systems or technology not available through the college.
In addition, Campus Events and Conference Services staff assist both internal and external users of the college to host summer conferences, sports camps, workshops, business meetings and special events. Coordination of room reservations, housing in the residence halls, meal and hospitality needs from Sodexo, and insurance paperwork are services offered to ensure a successful event. Conference and Events staff hire students as employees to help with event check-in and check-out as well as staff the front desk in the residence hall to provide information and hospitality for our guests.
Dining Services/Sodexo
The Carroll College Dining Services is a contracted service through Sodexo responsible for providing campus dining, food retail, concessions and catering services for the college. All students who live in campus housing must be on a meal plan. During the academic year, the St. Thomas Aquinas Commons (STAC) offers meal times between 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. on weekdays and brunch and dinner hours on weekends. Students with special needs or diet considerations should contact the General Manager of Sodexo for accommodation. For retail options, Sodexo manages the Jazzman’s Café and Bakery, Tres Habeneros restaurant, Simply To Go food cart in the Corrette Library and concessions in Nelson Stadium and the PE Center. Catering services are offered to college community members as well as to Helena community members hosting an event on campus.
Campus Safety and Security
Campus Safety & Security is managed by a Director of Campus Safety and staffed through patrol officers contracted through Securitas. Safety patrol is provided 24/7 on weekdays and from 3 p.m.–7 a.m. on weekends during the academic year. During the summer, patrols are scheduled from 3 p.m.–7 a.m. each day. Daily Incident Logs are filed with Student Life and the Dean of Students and Retention to review for incidents involving safety or conduct issues. Carroll College also utilizes the services of Helena Police, Helena Fire and Emergency Services (ambulance).