*************************************************** ORIENTATION LEADER APPLICATION NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 2007 Please keep this page for your reference. There are approximately 46 Orientation Leader positions open to all students. The Orientation Leader application package consists of an information page, application, recommendation form and available schedule. WHAT DO NEW STUDENTS DO AT ORIENTATION? Meet with faculty advisors. Participate in educational programs. Experience the residence hall environment. Explore a diverse selection of student life opportunities. Become familiar with physical aspects of the campus. Interact with a variety of students, faculty, and staff. Become connected to the people, programs, and services at Hamilton College. WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ORIENTATION LEADERS? To serve as a positive role model and as an ambassador of Hamilton College at all times. To acclimate new students to campus and make them feel comfortable and welcome. To accept and carry out all duties and responsibilities as assigned by the NSO Staff To attend all required training sessions. To adhere to College policies and procedures at all times (i.e. dry week). TO HAVE FUN! THE INTERVIEW PROCESS: All applicants must turn in their application form, available schedule sheet, and recommendation form NO LATER THAN 4:00pm ON FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2007; Based on information obtained from this application package, selected individuals will be asked to participate in a group interview April 2-6, 2007; The final selection of the Student Orientation Leader staff will be announced by Friday, April 13, 2007; All applicants will be notified in writing if they have or have not been selected. No telephone calls please! Please allow sufficient time for the individual you have selected as a reference to complete the enclosed recommendation form and submit it to the Student Activities Office by the Friday, March 30th deadline. Feel free to call the Student Activities Office at 859 4194 to confirm that your application package is complete.
ORIENTATION LEADER APPLICATION NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 2007 Important dates to consider: August 15 to 20 - Orientation Leader Training August 21 to 25 - New Student Orientation August 27 - Fall Semester Classes Begin Name: Campus/local address: Cell Phone: Campus Email: Summer Address: Summer Telephone: Summer email if available: Class year (check one): 2008 2009 2010 There are four questions on the following pages. Please answer each question as completely as possible, using additional sheets if necessary. Typewritten responses are strongly encouraged.
1. Please list any activities and/or organizations in which you have participated at Hamilton College, in high school, or in your community. Describe the extent of your involvement and any offices you have held or programs you have planned. 2. What personal characteristics do you possess that help qualify you for the position of Orientation Leader?
Student Orientation Leader Application/4 3. Briefly explain why you are interested in an Orientation Leader position. 4. Describe three key areas that are necessary to address in helping first-year students adjust to Hamilton College. IMPORTANT: Completed application, interview availability schedule sheet, and recommendation form are due in the Student Activities Office, Bristol Center, by 4pm on Friday, March 30. Selected candidates will be notified in writing to participate in a group interview. Final selections for Orientation Leader positions will be notified in writing by April 13, 2007. revised: 3/07
Student Orientation Leader Application/5 HAMILTON COLLEGE OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ORIENTATION LEADER RECOMMENDATION FORM Candidate s Name: This student is applying for the position of Orientation Leader for the Hamilton College 2007 New Student Orientation program. Responsibilities for the position include: assisting with administrative tasks; serving as a small group discussion leader with students; working as a guide and source of information about the College and its academic programs and services; and assisting with program development, implementation, and evaluation. Your input is vital in supplying important information which we may not necessarily obtain from the application materials or from the interviewing process. Please be as candid as possible with your responses. If you have any additional questions about the New Student Orientation program or the Orientation Leader position, do not hesitate to contact the Student Activities Office, 315/859 4194. Please return this form no later than Friday, March 30th, c/o Student Activities Office. Thank you. 1. Please indicate how well you know this candidate and in what capacity. 2. Please comment on this candidate s qualifications for an Orientation Leader position.
Student Orientation Leader Application/6 3. What do you perceive to be the most outstanding personal qualities that she or he can contribute to the New Student Orientation program? 4. Please provide any additional comments regarding this applicant. 5. Please indicate your overall recommendation of this candidate by circling one of the following: strongly recommend recommend questionable do not recommend Signature: Date: Name: Position: please print Address: Telephone: PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2007 TO: Office of Student Activities Hamilton College 198 College Hill Road Clinton, NY 13323 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. 3/07
Student Orientation Leader Application/7 AVAILABLE SCHEDULE FORM Name: Class Year: Cell #: Campus #: Please fill in the blocks of time when you are NOT available: 9-10am Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. April 2 April 3 April 4 April 5 April 6 10-11am 11am-12pm 12-1pm 1-2pm 2-3pm 3-4pm 4-5pm 5-6pm 6-7pm 7-8pm 8-9pm