Our House
We house 19 members (undergrads and grads alike, though mostly undergrads). Our rooms: 7 singles and 6 doubles. Every room comes with a bed, desk, chair, dresser and closet. Room selection happens each semester and is based on how long you’ve lived here and how involved you are.
Our Mission
We are always evolving. Our goal is to build a co-op that reflects diverse identities, experiences, and backgrounds. We strive to create a welcoming space at Cornell where meaningful relationships and connections flourish.
Our Process
The house is owned by the university, but student-run - there’s no live-in staff. Every member chips in with 1 hour of chores weekly and 3 hours cooking. To build community, we hold a house meeting every month and a deep clean twice each semester.
Our Leadership
Each year Whitby elects officers democratically. Roles include President(s), Treasurer, House Managers, and Food Stewards.
- Presidents: Main liaisons with Cornell, coordinate mosey, lead house/officer meetings, handle room selection & conflicts.
- Treasurer: Manages house finances, meets with Cornell finance staff, sets budget.
- House Managers: Take care of the physical house - organize chores and deep cleans, submit maintenance requests, record supply inventory, manage waste.
- Food Stewards: Organize cook groups, buy groceries (hello Wegmans!), bulk-order food, organize fridge spaces and pantry.
