CAMPUS LIFE IS LEADING TOGETHER
Do not follow where
the path may lead.
Go instead where
there is no path and
leave a trail.
- Ralph Waldo
Emerson
Colby Outdoor Orientation Advisory Board
Application 2008
Full Name
Permanent/Home Address
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On-Campus Address
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Major
E-mail Address
Class Year
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At time of application
**A current resume and cover letter with two references are required with this application**
Deadline for this application is November 21st at 4:30 pm.
The Colby College Outdoor Orientation program is a college run outdoor
orientation program designed to assist each first-year class with transition from
high school to Colby College. It is the responsibility of each student leader to
consider the needs of the first-year students as the primary objective of the
program.
Please note the following:
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Students interested in these positions will need to complete this application
and schedule an interview with the current Director of Outdoor Education and
others prior to being offered a seat on the advisory board.
Student leader code of ethics contract must be signed and returned to the
Director of Outdoor Education and Safety.
Appointments to the advisory board are for one year.
Please submit your responses to the following questions.
1 How would you describe/rate your ability to work with a wide variety of
individuals such as students and administrative staff? Can you describe
any instances where you have collaboratively worked with college staff
and faculty?
2 What other activities and organizations have you been involved with at
Colby? How has communications played a role in these organizations?
What skills have you brought to these organizations?
3 What other leadership positions have you held? What have you gained
from them? Can you describe your ideal leadership position after you
graduate from Colby?
4 How best can you balance the needs of all students when evaluating and
designing future outdoor orientation programs
5 The Colby Orientation program (including the outdoor component) will
continue to evolve. Knowing this… how well do you adapt with change?
6 What are your views on all orientation leaders adhering to a chem-free (no
alcohol, etc.) status during all program related training and activities?
7 What do you consider the primary emphasis of the orientation program at
Colby College to be? How will you best use your skills to promote the
mission of the college?
8 What outdoor experiences have you had that make you a good candidate
for this advisory board position? What impact has it had on your life so
far?
Position Description
The Outdoor Orientation Advisory Board has the responsibility of reviewing
and commenting on the overall direction of the outdoor orientation program at
Colby College. The board will work in concert with the Office of Campus Life
staff to review and strengthen all aspects of the program. The board reports to
the Director of Outdoor Education and the Director of Campus Life.
Essential Job Functions:
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Review programming efforts to insure compliance with goals and
benchmarks as delineated by the Office of Campus Life.
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Review procedures and protocols for leader training and leader mentoring
as delineated by the Office of Campus Life.
Qualifications:
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Demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge of the goals and
benchmarks associated with the Colby Outdoor Orientation Program
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Ability to interpret program goals and benchmarks.
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Ability to transform work on the board to measurable change in the
program.
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Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of board members, staff, and
students in a courteous manner is required.
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Willingness to listen, learn, and compromise.
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Attention to detail, and ability to think in abstract terms.
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Patience and open mindedness.
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Ability to make decisions based on the best interests of the community as
a whole.
For more information on the roles and responsibilities of the outdoor orientation
advisory board, please contact:
Jonathan Milne, Associate Director of Campus Life - Director of Outdoor
Education and Safety at jdmilne@colby.edu
Colby Outdoor Orientation Advisory Board
CODE OF ETHICS
All students associated with the Outdoor Orientation program must sign the
Orientation Leader Code of Ethics. This document outlines many of the
expectations of behavior for Outdoor Orientation Leaders. We see Outdoor
Orientation Leaders as student leaders who have the ability to make sound
judgments under pressure. We provide this ethics statement to best frame the
decisions that the Orientation Leaders might have to make in their daily lives.
As an Outdoor Orientation Advisory Board member within Campus Life at Colby
College, I understand that I must abide by all the policies outlined in the Colby Student
Handbook, the Outdoor Orientation Leader Handbook, and by all policies established by
the Campus Life office.
I have read and understand that I am a leader and role model for staff and students.
Therefore, I am expected to act in a consistent, professional manner, and to refrain from
inappropriate or offensive communication or behavior. I am to act in a respectful manner
toward all students.
I have read and understand my responsibility not to abuse my designation as an
Outdoor Orientation Advisory Board member. I will therefore refrain from engaging in
any exploitative relationship with any students. An exploitative relationship can be, but is
not limited to, any relationship that provides undue privileges to any student, or a
relationship that strips the rights or privileges of a resident. We encourage all Outdoor
Orientation Advisory Board members to be inclusive in the management of their
relationships, especially when building and maintaining communities. I know I am to
work toward an environment where individual rights and differences are recognized and
respected and where bigotry and hate are challenged.
I understand the College’s Sexual Harassment policy located at
http://www.colby.edu/administration_cs/dos/stu_handbook/2005_2006/policies_procedur
es/harassment/policies_complaint_procedures.cfm and will abide by it.
I understand I may be entrusted with information, both organizational and personal, and
will be expected to keep that information within the confines of professionalism. I will
maintain professional standards of confidentiality in all dealings with students and staff.
I realize that, as an Outdoor Orientation Advisory Board member, I have a
responsibility to be a role model regarding the use of alcohol. I know that the Campus
Life office has expectations of me that I will take great care and responsibility in my
personal use of alcohol. As a leader on campus, I understand that irresponsible
decisions can directly affect others’ perceptions of my integrity and ultimately impact my
overall effectiveness as an Outdoor Orientation Advisory Board member.
In addition, I realize I am to refrain from using and distributing any illegal drug and/or
abusing the use of any prescription and/or other over-the-counter medications. I will
consider this code even when off-campus, particularly when in the presence of other
Colby College students.
By signing this contract you are stating that you understand and will abide by the
standards listed in this code of ethics and various responsibilities and duties of the
Outdoor Orientation Advisory Board member position; you will constantly strive to
uphold the ideals of Colby College, the Office of Campus Life and the Colby College
Outdoor Orientation Program as outlined above and in the Colby Student Handbook;
and that you understand that failure to perform the duties above, or infractions of college
policy or laws of the state of Maine, could result in the termination of your position as a
Outdoor Orientation Advisory Board member
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