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NSO Leader Application- SP2012 1

Thank you for your interest in the Orientation Leader Program! Our goal is to generate excitement for the new

school year by connecting new students with enthusiastic and motivated current students YOU!

We are looking for students who:

Feel they have something valuable and important to share with incoming students and their families

Are currently enrolled at College of DuPage and will be returning for fall semester

Are in good standing at COD (minimum GPA of 2.0)

Have good time management, communication, and speaking skills

Are able to work in a team environment and amongst diverse groups

Desire to work with students, faculty, and staff

Have a positive, enthusiastic, and motivated attitude

Are comfortable or willing to address groups of people

Orientation Leader Program individual interviews will take place April 16-27, 2012.

Benefits and Compensation

Exceptional experience in leadership, public speaking, active listening and teamwork

Be part of a team. Meet new friends and share in several group activities, including training and

social activities

Develop connections with various faculty and staff while learning more about the college process

and resources available at College of DuPage

Letter(s) of recommendation upon successful completion of the program

Make a positive contribution to the community as you make the most of your college experience

Upon completion of the program, students are compensated 1 Preferred Parking Permit/Folletts

Gift Card- a combined $200 value. Students may opt for gift card only.

Training and Development

Orientation Leaders are required to attend all trainings and Orientation sessions.

Training

(Thursdays):

Orientation Dates: Must be available from 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012- SRC 2800

Wednesday, August 8, 2012- SRC 2800

Thursday, August 9, 2012- SRC 2800

New Student Outreach: August 20-31, 2012

5 hours over 2 weeks-flexible with your schedule

May 31 - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Ice Breakers, NSO Leadership & Program Overview

June 14 - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Team Course @ Lincoln Marsh, Wheaton (incl. lunch)

June 28 - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. NSO Leader Videotaping, Ultimate COD Scavenger Hunt

July 12 - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Diversity & Special Populations Workshops

July 26 - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Mingle Like a Pro & Professionalism Workshops

August 2 - 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Rehearsal & Welcome Call Center (incl. dinner)

2012 ORIENTATION LEADER

APPLICATION PACKET

DUEMARCH 30, 2012 BY 4:00 P.M. TO STUDENT LIFE


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CONTACT INFORMATION

LAST NAME FIRST NAME M.I.

ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

PHONE # EMAIL ADDRESS

ID # # OF SEMESTERS AT COD

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Requirements for Orientation Leader include, but are not limited to:

Must be a student currently enrolled at College of DuPage and will be returning for fall semester

Must be in good standing at COD (minimum GPA of 2.0)

Have good time management, communication, and speaking skills

Ability to work in a team environment and amongst diverse groups

Desire to work with students, faculty, and staff

Have a positive, enthusiastic, and motivated attitude

Be comfortable or willing to address groups of people

Applicants must have two recommendation forms (attached) completed by:

College of DuPage faculty, staff, or administration

Current or previous supervisor at a job, community service project, or volunteer position

Recommendation forms cannot be completed by the Manager of Student Life, Coordinator of

Student Life, or Coordinator of Student Retention and Engagement

Please submit Recommendation Letters with application or send directly to Office of Student Life

(deadline is same as application).

Individual interviews are required of all applicants. Interviews will take place April 16-27, 2012. Once

your application is reviewed, if you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted for an

appointment.

APPLICATIONS, WITH RECOMMENDATION FORMS AREDUE FRIDAY,MARCH 30, 2012 BY 4:00 P.M. TO THE

OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE(NO EXCEPTIONS)

QUESTIONS?

Office of Student Life Stephanie Quirk

630-942-2243 630-942-2647

Student Retention & Engagement Kristina Henderson

630-942-2510

2012 ORIENTATION LEADER

APPLICATION PACKET

DUEMARCH 30, 2012 BY 4:00 P.M. TO STUDENT LIFE


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List activities that you have been involved in while at College of DuPage (i.e. community service, student

organizations, student employment).

Activity Position Dates of Involvement

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Attach your typed responses on a

separate sheet.

1. Why are you interested in serving as an Orientation Leader?

2. What qualities do you possess that would be valuable if you were an Orientation Leader?

3. What would you say to new students about your experience at College of DuPage?

4. Please explain any experiences you have had as a college student that you feel have preparedyou to be an Orientation Leader.

As an applicant for Orientation Leader, I have read the content of this application and I verify that all

information contained within this document is accurate. I understand that incorrect or misleading

information may be grounds for dismissal if I am selected to serve as an Orientation Leader.

Additionally, I give my permission for a designated administrator of the orientation program to check my

academic and judicial records to determine my eligibility. Furthermore, I waive my right to reviewing the

content of the recommendation forms submitted on my behalf.

Signature Date

Applications, with recommendation forms, are dueMarch 30, 2012 by 4 p.m. to the Office of Student Life

(NO EXCEPTIONS)


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Orientation Leader

Recommendation Form 1

Name of Applicant:

To the Reference:

The person who has asked you to write this recommendation is applying for a position as an Orientation Leader

for the College of DuPage summer New Student Orientation program. We are looking for highly motivated and

qualified students possessing the skills to work with incoming new students and their families, faculty, and staff

to make this years orientation an exciting and engaging experience. This leadership position will give the

students an opportunity to develop and learn as leaders, while serving the campus community. In order to gain

a more inclusive perspective of the applicant, we would appreciate you completing this form based on your

observations of the candidates abilities. Please note that the student who has asked you to complete this

form has waived his/herright to review the recommendation. Questions can be answered on form or typed

and attached to form. Thank you in advance for your assistance with the selection process. Please return

Recommendation Form to the student or mail directly to Student Life (address on reverse side) by March 30,

2012.

Please consider how this applicant ranks in the following areas:

Characteristics Excellent Above

Average

Average Below

Average

Poor Unable

To Judge

Genuine Enthusiasm

Leadership Skills

Listening and Communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Ability to work with diverse

populations

Ability to motivate self and others

Creativity

Reliability

Maturity

How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

-OVER-


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What are the three strongest leadership skills that the applicant demonstrates? Please give an

example in which these qualities were demonstrated.

Orientation Leader training and activities enable student to improve their leadership skills.

Which two skills do you believe will be the most important for the applicant to further develop?

What other information would be helpful for us to know about the candidate?

Overall, how would you rate the applicant?

______ Highly Recommend _____ Recommend, with reservations ____ Do not recommen

Name:

Signature: Date:

Place ofEmployment:

Position: Phone:

Applications, with recommendation forms, are dueMarch 30, 2012 by 4 p.m. to the

Office of Student Life

College of DuPage

425 Fawell Blvd.

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

ATTN: Stephanie Quirk

(NO EXCEPTIONS)


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Orientation Leader

Recommendation Form 2

Name of Applicant:

To the Reference:

The person who has asked you to write this recommendation is applying for a position as an Orientation Leader

for the College of DuPage summer New Student Orientation program. We are looking for highly motivated and

qualified students possessing the skills to work with incoming new students and their families, faculty, and staff

to make this years orientation an exciting and engaging experience. This leadership position will give the

students an opportunity to develop and learn as leaders, while serving the campus community. In order to gain

a more inclusive perspective of the applicant, we would appreciate you completing this form based on your

observations of the candidates abilities. Please note that the student who has asked you to complete this

form has waived his/herright to review the recommendation. Questions can be answered on form or typed

and attached to form. Thank you in advance for your assistance with the selection process. Please return

Recommendation Form to the student or mail directly to Student Life (address on reverse side) by March 30,

2012.

Please consider how this applicant ranks in the following areas:

Characteristics Excellent Above

Average

Average Below

Average

Poor Unable

To Judge

Genuine Enthusiasm

Leadership Skills

Listening and Communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Ability to work with diverse

populations

Ability to motivate self and others

Creativity

Reliability

Maturity

How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

-OVER-


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What are the three strongest leadership skills that the applicant demonstrates? Please give an

example in which these qualities were demonstrated.

Orientation Leader training and activities enable student to improve their leadership skills.

Which two skills do you believe will be the most important for the applicant to further develop?

What other information would be helpful for us to know about the candidate?

Overall, how would you rate the applicant?

______ Highly Recommend _____ Recommend, with reservations ____ Do not recommen

Name:

Signature: Date:

Place ofEmployment:

Position: Phone:

Applications, with recommendation forms, are dueMarch 30, 2012 by 4 p.m. to the

Office of Student Life

College of DuPage

425 Fawell Blvd.

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

ATTN: Stephanie Quirk

(NO EXCEPTIONS)

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