CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
NEW STUDENT ACADEMIC ORIENTATION 2012
MENTOR FACT SHEET (Revised 10/07/11)
Job Summary
Orientation mentors help freshmen, transfer students, parents and
supporting family members feel welcomed, understand the
university environment and offer support during Academic
Orientation. Student mentors work directly with new
undergraduate students and visiting family members during a
comprehensive orientation that covers academic expectations,
advising, campus support services, safety, residency, diversity,
health and financial matters. Mentors are part of a team of
undergraduate students that includes faculty and professional
academic advisors.
Qualifications
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Mentor Applications
Must be a currently enrolled CMU undergraduate student in
good judicial and strong academic standing.
Must achieve two full time semesters of college credit by
May 2012.
Willingness to work Monday evening through Thursday
evening each week from May 21 – June 14, 2012.
Willingness to complete 60-hour training from May 13 –
May 18, 2012.
Cannot take summer classes during the period listed above.
Strongly discouraged from holding other weekday jobs –
May 13 – June 14, 2012.
Must be able to work and live on campus May 13 – June
14, 2012. A residence hall room and board package is
provided on campus (weekend and evening meals are
provided only when campus dining rooms are operational).
Applications due:
RETURNING MENTORS: Wednesday, November 23, 2011.
Return a completed application form to the Orientation Office,
Ronan Hall 250 by 5:00 p.m. or to faber1al@cmich.edu
NEW APPLICANTS: Friday, January 20, 2012. Return a
completed application form to the Orientation Office, Ronan
Hall 250 by 5:00 p.m. or faber1al@cmich.edu
Selection Process
For New Applicants
January 20:
January 23-26:
January 27:
February 3-6:
February 10:
Applications due by 5:00 p.m.
Application review and reference checks
Status letters e-mailed
Individual interviews and commercials
Decision letters e-mailed
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
NEW STUDENT ACADEMIC ORIENTATION 2012
MENTOR FACT SHEET
Important Dates
TRAINING
Wednesday, February 22, 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. -- All-Team
Breakfast Meeting
Friday, March 16, 3-5 p.m. -- Mentor Training
Friday, March 23 or Friday, March 30, 3-5 p.m. -- Mentor
Training
May 13-18 – Training week
May 21 -- Return for training by 3:00 p.m.
May 22 -- First Orientation begins
FRESHMEN ACADEMIC ORIENTATION DATES
Tuesday, May 22
Wednesday May 23
Thursday, May 24
Tuesday, May 29
Wednesday, May 30
Thursday, May 31
Tuesday, June 5
Wednesday, June 6
Thursday, June 7
Tuesday, June 12
Wednesday, June 13
Thursday, June 14
Compensation
$1,370 Stipend; Room and Board provided May 13 – June 14,
2012; Meals provided during the orientation programs and
training; intensive university, customer service, leadership and
training program; Orientation program shirts and nametag.
Questions?
Contact the Orientation Office at (989) 774-6629, Ronan Hall 250.
ACADEMIC ADVISING AND ASSISTANCE
ORIENTATION MENTOR APPLICATION
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Last Name
First
Middle Initial
Student Number
Local Address: (Residence Hall or Apartment)
Phone
City
Zip Code
State
Permanent Address: (if different than above)
Phone
City
Zip Code
State
CMU E-Mail Address:
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Total number of credits you have completed at the end of Fall Semester 2011:
In what semester and year did you enter Central Michigan University?
What degree are you seeking?
Cumulative G.P.A.
What is your major?
What minors or concentrations are you seeking?
Did you enter Central Michigan University as a:
Freshman
Transfer
Anticipated Graduation Date (month and year):
How many semesters did you live in the residence halls?
How many semesters have you lived off campus or in CMU Apartments?
Please specify your preference in working with students or families. You will be assigned according
to program needs, and possibly your preference.
Family Mentor
Student Mentor
HISTORY
Please provide on a SEPARATE SHEET, a LIST of experiences, memberships in organizations, or merits you
have received since attending CMU. Please list your activities within the following categories: Employment,
Awards & Honors, Community/Volunteer Service, Leadership Experience (executive board positions held
only), and other Extra-Curricular Activities. Be very specific: state the name of the club, organization or group,
length of membership, years of membership. You may wish to attach your résumé.
REFERENCES
Please provide the names of two individuals who will serve as a reference for you. One of those listed must be a
CMU employee, faculty or staff member. Please do not include anyone who is an undergraduate student or
family member.
Name
Title
Address/Phone
CERTIFICATION
“I certify that the facts in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if
employed, falsified statements on this application shall be grounds for dismissal. I authorize investigation of all
statements contained herein. My prior employers and references are requested and authorized to give you any and
all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or
otherwise, and I release all parties from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing it to you. I
understand that neither this document nor any offer of employment constitutes an employment contract. Just as I am
free to resign at any time, Academic Advising and Assistance reserves the right to terminate employment at any
time, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of Academic Advising and
Assistance has the authority to make any assurances to the contrary.”
Signature
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RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO:
Orientation Office
Ronan Hall 250
OR
Faber1al@cmich.edu
DEADLINE:
Friday, January 20, 2012 by 5 p.m.