Welcome Weekend ...2015
UW-Platteville Team Awesomeness (TA)
Crew Application
TA is responsible for helping new students get connected to UW-Platteville. We answer
questions, lead groups, smile, and in general do everything we can to assist new students find a path to success.
Name: _________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________
E-mail: _________________________________________________________ T-Shirt Size_______________________
Major: _________________________________________________
Minor/Emphasis: __________________________
Campus Address: ________________________________________
Date of Entry at UWP: ______________________
Campus Phone: _________________________________________
Credits Completed: ________________________
GPA at UWP: ___________Home Phone: ______________________ Transfer Student? ____ From? _______________
Have you ever been arrested for underage drinking or substance abuse? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, please explain:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please respond to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Limit to two typed pages total.
1. Why is it important to have a group like “Team Awesomeness” on-campus?.
2. What was the funniest thing that happened to you recently? What did you learn from that experience and how
would you relate that to working with new students and/or family members?
3. What were the key issues that you faced in your transition to UWP that you think most new students face?
4. List the organizations to which you belong. How active have you been in these organizations? Describe your
leadership roles and explain how you feel about involvement on campus.
5. If we called your references, what would they tell us about you?
6. What is your favorite part of Welcome Weekend? Least favorite part?
Recommendations (Choose persons who can comment on your leadership or work skills—not other students. These
could be a professor, administrator, advisor, work supervisor, former high school teacher, coach, Resident Director, etc.)
Name: _______________________________________ Title: _______________________ Phone: _________________
Relationship to you: _______________________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Name: _______________________________________ Title: _______________________ Phone: _________________
Relationship to you: _______________________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Verification of Information
I affirm that the information which I have provided on this application form for the position of UWP TA Crew is complete,
accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge. I hereby give approval for the Welcome Weekend Orientation
Coordinator to check my academic records, contact my references, and understand that this information will remain
confidential and will be used only for the TA Crew selection process.
Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: __________________________________
Submit completed application (ELECTRONICALLY) to: David Nevins, email responses to nevinsd@uwplatt.edu ASAP.
Process open until all positions are filled. Employment dates are (late p.m.) August 28 – Sept. 1. There will be limited
monetary compensation ($40.00) and your very own, fun filled shirt.