Passport/Welcome Week Student Director 2013
Job Description and Expectations
Position:
The Passport/Welcome Week Leadership Team is comprised of four or five Student Directors who serve in
partnership with the First-Year Program and the Passport and Welcome Week Leadership Team to provide
overall direction for both the Passport and Welcome Week programs.
The mission of the Leadership Team:
To assist students in making a meaningful transition into ACU’s distinctive culture that combines faith, living
and learning.
Qualifications and Competencies:
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Be a student of exceptional Christian character and academic strength
Be a junior or senior level undergraduate student in Fall 2013
Be an experienced student leader
Be able to live in Abilene all summer 2013 (some flexibility is available)
Be committed to ACU, as demonstrated through extensive involvement
Have decision-making and organization skills
Have a strong work ethic and demonstrate exceptional maturity
General responsibilities:
Work collaboratively to develop the big picture planning for Passport and Welcome Week
Attend and actively participate in regular meetings from January 16, 2013 until September 27, 2013
Attend the June and August Passports and Welcome Week
Determine the theme and overall schedule for Passport and Welcome Week
Work a minimum of 5 hours a week during Spring and Summer in the First-Year Program office
Provide leadership and guidance for the Welcome Week Steering Committee
Communicate with student leaders and campus offices
Provide support and implementation for overall program success
 Regularly meet with and report progress and challenges to the Director of the First-Year Program
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Benefits
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Gain significant leadership experience
Develop professional relationships with faculty, staff, and other students
$1000 tuition scholarship during the 2013-2014 school year
$1500 stipend paid in three installments during the summer
Leadership and service opportunities with consistent support by faculty/staff partners
Training and experience in higher education, mentoring, and programming
Application – Passport/Welcome Week Student Director 2013
Instructions:
Please take your time filling out the reflection questions. The first cut on position decisions will be made based on
this application. Please return this completed application to the First-Year Program Office, McKinzie Lower Level,
ACU Box 29104, by November 13, 2012. We will contact you to schedule an interview time. PLEASE SIGN THE
WAIVER PORTION OF THE RECOMMENDATION FORMS; and then give them to two faculty/staff members to fill
out.
Thank You – Eric Gumm, Director of the First-Year Program
Please indicate the name of the two faculty/staff members providing your recommendations:
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Personal Information (Use the back of this application or a separate piece of paper if needed.)
Name:
Classification:
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ACU Address:
GPA:
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Banner ID:
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Phone:
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E-Mail:
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Have you read the Job Description and Expectations and are you willing to comply with them?
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Reflection Questions (Please attach your typed responses on a separate piece of paper.)
1. What are the key reasons that you want to be involved in this leadership position?
2. What have been your leadership experiences in Welcome Week, Passport, or any campus organization?
3. How would you briefly relate your own experiences as a student at Welcome Week and Passport?
4. What should Passport and Welcome Week accomplish for new students?
5. What would you hope to gain from being a Student Director?
6. What personal characteristics do you possess that will make a unique contribution to the Leadership Team?
7. How would you describe your current involvement in a local congregation and in spiritual activities?
8. Please attach a resume or a list of the activities that you have been involved in while at ACU.
Recommendation from ACU Faculty or Staff Member
Instructions:
The student listed below has asked you to recommend him or her for a leadership position with the
Passport/Welcome Week Leadership Team. The team is comprised of four Faculty/Staff members and four Student
Directors. The student below is applying for a position that will include decision-making challenges, representation
of ACU to new students and their parents, directing collaborative programs, being creative, thinking critically, acting
as a mentor, leading students in projects, and participating actively in team meetings and planning. Please share
your evaluation of the student and return this form by November 13, 2012 to Eric Gumm, ACU Box 29104.
Please share your comments for:
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STUDENT WAIVER
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waive my right to review this recommendation.
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(student should sign his/her name)
Recommendation Evaluation:
Question
Rating:
Poor
Average
Good
Excellent
Overall Attitude
Academic/Intellectual Skills
Communication skills
Work Ethic
Ability to work with others
Faith/Christian Character/Integrity
Recommendation Comments:
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Please provide your reflections on this student and their potential to contribute to the Passport/Welcome Week
Leadership Team based upon your interaction with this student. We value your narratives and insights.
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recommend this student for this leadership position.
Name:
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Thank you for your time and reflections. Please return this document to Eric Gumm at ACU Box 29104.
Recommendation from ACU Faculty or Staff Member
Instructions:
The student listed below has asked you to recommend him or her for a leadership position with the
Passport/Welcome Week Leadership Team. The team is comprised of four Faculty/Staff members and four Student
Directors. The student below is applying for a position that will include decision-making challenges, representation
of ACU to new students and their parents, directing collaborative programs, being creative, thinking critically, acting
as a mentor, leading students in projects, and participating actively in team meetings and planning. Please share
your evaluation of the student and return this form by November 13, 2012 to Eric Gumm, ACU Box 29104.
Please share your comments for:
_________________________________________________ (student name)
STUDENT WAIVER
 do
 do not
I
waive my right to review this recommendation.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(student should sign his/her name)
Recommendation Evaluation:
Question
Rating:
Poor
Average
Good
Excellent
Overall Attitude
Academic/Intellectual Skills
Communication skills
Work Ethic
Ability to work with others
Faith/Christian Character/Integrity
Recommendation Comments:
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Please provide your reflections on this student and their potential to contribute to the Passport/Welcome Week
Leadership Team based upon your interaction with this student. We value your narratives and insights.
 can
I
 cannot
recommend this student for this leadership position.
Name:
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Thank you for your time and reflections. Please return this document to Eric Gumm at ACU Box 29104.