2015 -2016 DSA Leadership Ambassador Application (Deadline: Monday, April 27, 2015) Purpose The Southeastern Leadership Ambassadors are volunteers who assist the Division for Student Affairs (DSA) with recruitment events, the leadership development of students, and the education of students on the rules, regulations, and traditions of university life. DSA Leadership Ambassadors also promote spirit and unity among Southeastern students and provide diligent service to the Southeastern community. DSA Leadership Ambassadors volunteer their time and talents to many programs including, but not limited to: Traditions Emerging Leaders’ Retreat Family Day Committee Structure All DSA Leadership Ambassador service and involvement is organized and implemented through a committee system. Each DSA Leadership Ambassador is assigned to a committee that meets throughout the semester to plan events and fulfill the committee’s purpose. Committees are led by a chair and one or more associate chairs. Qualifications A Leadership Ambassador must possess the following qualifications: Be a full time undergraduate student. Possess a Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher. Be enthusiastic and ready to make an impact at Southeastern Louisiana University. Have a proven commitment and passion for Southeastern Louisiana University. Submit a complete application including a letter of reference from a university faculty or staff member. Must attend one group interview either on: Tuesday, May 5th from 5 pm to 6:30 pm, Thursday, May 7th from 3:00 pm to pm to 4:30 pm, Friday, May 8th from 10 am to 11:30 am Applicants must be free of any disciplinary actions, defined here as having an open or unresolved case with the Office of Student Conduct, as well as being free from any pending disciplinary sanctions administered by the Office of Student Conduct. Required Events Leadership Ambassador Day Retreat - May 18th, 2015 Traditions events – August 16-19th, 2015 Family Day – Saturday, September 12, 2015 Emerging Leaders’ Retreat – Spring 2016 TBA DSA Convocation – April 2016 Bimonthly Meetings with the Director of Student Engagement Assist with various Division Events and Initiatives based on your availability. (If you have questions or concerns about any of the above dates, please contact Dr. Pam Rault at pam.rault@selu.edu to discuss.) 2015 -2016 DSA Leadership Ambassador Application (Please print clearly) First Name: __________________________ Last Name:___________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________ Street Address City E-mail Address:_____________________________ W Number: ____________________ Zip Cell Phone Number:_______________ Major:________________________ Current Classification:__________ Classification beginning Spring 2015:__________ Semesters at Southeastern: ____________ New Leadership Ambassador Applicant State Cumulative GPA: _____________ Returning Leadership Ambassador Applicant List the clubs/organizations (both on and off campus) that you have been involved with while at Southeastern. If you are a transfer student, please include all clubs/organizations you were involve in at your previous school. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ How will you get new students involved when they first arrive on campus? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ During Emerging Leaders Retreat, groups will be led by pairs of students. What type of person do you need to be paired with to make you the most effective team leader? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ What qualities do you possess that will make you an outstanding DSA Leadership Ambassador? __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Give us an example of a leadership role you have held and what you learned from that experience. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ New Leadership Ambassador Applicants: A recommendation letter must be included with your application. This must come from a Southeastern faculty or staff member and should address your character, academic commitment, and university involvement. Please indicate who will be completing the recommendation for you: ____________________________________________________________________________ Returning Leadership Ambassador Applicants: Please tell us why you would like to return as a Leadership Ambassador for a second year. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Please indicate the times you are available and we will be in contact with you to schedule your interview. Interview Dates & Times Tuesday, May 5th from 5 pm to 6:30 pm Thursday, May 7th from 3:00 pm 4:30 pm Friday, May 8th from 10 am to 11:30 am Available Not Available Applications are due to the Office for Student Engagement either in Mims Hall room 123 by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 27, 2015. If we have moved to our new offices by that date, you can find us in the second floor of the Student Union, Suite 2307 (across from the new Bookstore.) Please direct questions about this application process to Dr. Pam Rault at pam.rault@selu.edu. I give permission to the Office for Student Engagement and the Office of Student Conduct to check into my records for the purpose of qualifications. __________________________________ __________________________ Signature Date