Alternative Breaks
Staley School of Leadership Studies
103 Leadership Studies Building
Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: (785) 532-6085
Fax:
(785) 532-6542
E-mail: altbreak@ksu.edu
Winter Break Sites:
Exploring Socioeconomic Impacts on the Public Education System in Denver, Colorado
Evaluating the Root Causes of Homelessness and the Various Programs for Relief in Fort Worth, Texas
Gaining Empathy and Understanding for Native American Populations in Talequah, Oklahoma
For Academic Year 2015-2016
Name
Class:
FR
SO
JU
Wildcat ID #
Date of Birth: ___/___/______
SR
Grad
Age:
Total hours of college credit completed ________
Are you a U.S. Resident?
Cumulative GPA
If no, country of residence______________
Major(s)
Are you a Kansas Resident?
Minor(s)
Do you speak a foreign language? Yes
E-mail Address
If yes, list language(s)__________________
Will you accept any site placement?
Yes
No
Please indicate your site preferences, if any
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Are you willing to attend weekly site leader meetings and
training?
Yes
No
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_______________________________________
Local Address
______________________________________________________________________________________
(Street)
(Apt. #)
____________________________________________________ _________________________________
(City)
(State)
(Zip Code)
Phone: ____________________________________________ Email:______________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ______________________________
Alternative Break Site Leader Application Information
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Application materials must be submitted via e-mail by September 18th to altbreak@ksu.edu
Candidates will be notified via e-mail if they have been selected for interviews
Interviews will be conducted September 21-25
Site Leaders will receive a half stipend for the trip - leaving a remaining balance of $125
o $50 nonrefundable deposit due by November 6th
o $75 remaining balance due by November 20th
Alternative Break Site Leader Requirements
The Winter Alternative Break takes place from Sunday, Jan. 3 – Friday, Jan. 8, 2016
Being a site leader requires an average of 5 hours a week from September 28 – December 11, 2015
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Attend all pre and post break meetings and trainings
o 5 site leader trainings
o 5 one-on-one sessions
o 4 team meetings
o 1 all-day service-learning intensive on Sunday, November 15 from 1-5pm
o 1 post break reflection
Pre/Post break leadership
o Plan 4 team meetings
 Figure out what you want your team to cover, what kind of reading they should be
doing, etc.
o Meet with each one of your team members individually to get to know them
o Work with the community partner to create a project plan and set expectations for the break
o Work with Alternative Breaks staff to create schedule of service and engagement for the
break
o Work with the Alternative Breaks staff and your Alternative Breaks teams to determine and
actualize the best way for your team to continue learning and staying engaged with the social
issue you and your team focused on.
On-break leadership
o Understand the schedule of service and engagement and guide your team accordingly
o Maintain an open line of communication with the Alternative Breaks staff throughout the
week
o Exercise flexibility and leadership when things do not go as planned
o Guide your team through nightly reflections
o Support and encourage team members throughout the week
Please write a one paragraph response to each of the following essay questions. (Please use extra pages as needed)
1.
Please describe a moment or experience that impacted you to think about a social issue in a new way.
2.
What values, passions and strengths will you bring to the Alternative Breaks Program?
3.
What are some of your goals in serving as an Alternative Breaks Site Leader?
Please submit all application materials and any questions to Rebecca Jenkins by September 18th at
altbreak@ksu.edu
Application Checklist
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Completed site leader application
Completed essay questions
A copy of résumé including two references
Schedule of availability from Sept. 28 – Dec. 11