2015 ASU Alternative Spring Break Application
Application Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2014
NO LATER than 4:00pm to the Leadership Center, 2 nd floor of Reng Student Union
Alternative Spring Break Description
ASU will take a group of students to St. Louis, Missouri for an Alternative Spring Break trip in 2015. The group will
depart from Jonesboro on Friday, March 20, 2015 and return Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Students will partner
with several local organizations on service projects throughout the week, which may include food pantries, animal
shelters, hospitals, home-building projects, etc. Students will have selected times during the trip for leisure
activities at their own discretion, and tours/excursions may be built into the trip’s itinerary.
A full schedule of service projects and outings will be provided to students during one of two mandatory pretrip meetings. Efforts will be made to schedule these two meetings at the convenience of those selected;
however, students must be flexible in their efforts to be in attendance as well.
ASU will provide the hotel and travel accommodations. Students will be responsible for providing their own
meal money and leisure activity spending. More specific details will be provided closer to the trip dates.
Once the application deadline occurs, the selection committee will determine if individual interviews are
necessary. If deemed necessary, the applicant will be contacted via email to set up a time and date.
Characteristics of Alternative Spring Break Students
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Desire to serve with a passion for volunteerism.
Display strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills and the potential to develop these skills.
Have a positive attitude, enthusiasm, & passion for ASU.
Willingness to work with a diverse group of people and flexible to help and serve as needed.
Desire to take initiative, motivate/help others, have strong sense of responsibility, and have fun.
Team player with strong work ethic.
Qualifications and Requirements of Alternative Spring Break Students
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Have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA as a continuing ASU student (including transfer work).
Have completed 30 credit hours by the end of the Fall 2014 semester.
Must be enrolled as a full-time ASU-Jonesboro student during the Spring 2015 semester.
Must be in good academic standing and judicial standing with the University.
Must not violate the Student Code of Conduct, and conduct yourself in an appropriate manner both in
person and electronically via the Internet (email, Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, etc.).
Must attend the Alternative Spring Break planning meetings – efforts will be made to accommodate
schedules; however, the same effort will be asked of students to be in attendance if at all possible.
2015 ASU Alternative Spring Break Application
Application Process
Please keep track of your own application status by using the Application Check list listed below:
 Paper Application – Complete and turn in to Leadership Center, Suite 2067
Completed application must be turned in no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, December 12, 2014.
o Completed Application includes:
 Information Page from Application
 Responses to Essay questions – typed 12 point font, double-spaced
 2 Recommendation Forms – Please include the name, title, and contact information of the
individual completing your reference forms at the end of your resume. Your reference forms
must be submitted to the Leadership Center by the same deadline as the application. It is your
responsibility to ensure this recommendation form reaches the Leadership Center prior to the
application deadline.
o Your recommendation forms must be completed by a full time professional faculty or staff
member at Arkansas State University - Jonesboro. Recommendations cannot be completed by
any undergraduate students, graduate students (Residence Assistant, Organization President,
etc.), Leadership Center staff members, and should not be completed by anyone that has any
form of family tie to you directly.
Essay Questions: Provide typed, double-spaced answers to the questions below to be submitted with your
application. Responses should be no more than 300 words each. Be sure your name appears on all pages.
*All applicants should provide answers to the questions below.
1. How will going on the Alternative Spring Break Trip enhance your college experience, and what are you
looking to gain from the trip?
2. Briefly describe your current campus and community involvement.
3. Please briefly explain at least one past experience with volunteering and the impact you felt that it had.
2015 ASU Alternative Spring Break Application
Application Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2014
NO LATER than 4:00pm to the Leadership Center, 2 nd floor of Reng Student Union
Name:
Current Local Address:
City:
State:
Hometown:
High School:
Email Address:
Zip:
@smail.astate.edu T- Shirt Size*:
*Not used in selection process
ASU ID #:
Date of Birth:
Major:
Cell Phone/Main Contact Number: (
)
Current Academic Classification:
Expected Graduation Date:
Hours Completed Fall 2014:
Transfer Student: Yes / No Other colleges attended:
Are you in good Academic & Judicial Standing:
Current ASU GPA:
_Yes
No
Cumulative GPA: (Must have 2.75 GPA or higher):
How did you hear about the Alternative Spring Break opportunity? (Please check all that apply)
Daily Digest
Facebook
Flyer on Campus
ASU Staff/Faculty Member
Word of Mouth
Student Organization Meeting
Other:
Signature:
Date:
2015 ASU Alternative Spring Break - Recommendation Form
Please return completed form no later than 4:00pm Friday, December 12, 2014 to Leadership Center, 2nd floor
Reng Student Union - Suite 2067 or via mail to Leadership Center – Alternative Spring Break, PO Box 1980, State
University, AR 72467. If you have any questions please contact Katey Provence – kebuckley@astate.edu or 9722055.
ASU is searching for students to attend the 2015 Alternative Spring Break trip. Students must be hardworking,
and passionate about volunteering and serving. They must display a positive attitude, work well with a team, and
be flexible to do what is needed to achieve the goals of the trip.
Please be candid in your appraisal of the listed candidate. Please feel free to provide any additional
comments regarding the applicant’s overall potential success in serving on the ASB team.
(attachments/letters accepted)
Applicant name:
1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
2. Why do you believe this person should serve on the Alternative Spring Break Team?
3. Indicate your opinion of the applicant’s ability in the following areas.
Outstanding
Above
Average
Average
Leadership
Potential
Oral
Communication
Skills
Team Player
Responsibility
Respectful
Passion for
Volunteering
Work Ethic
Personality
Maturity
Below
Average
No Basis
4. Please indicate your overall assessment of the applicant and ability to succeed as a member on the Alternative
Spring Break Trip.
Highly Recommend
Recommend
Recommend with Reservations (please explain)
Name:
Title:
Phone:
Email:
Signature:
Date:
2015 ASU Alternative Spring Break - Recommendation Form
Please return completed form no later than 4:00pm Friday, December 12, 2014 to Leadership Center, 2nd floor
Reng Student Union - Suite 2067 or via mail to Leadership Center – Alternative Spring Break, PO Box 1980, State
University, AR 72467. If you have any questions please contact Katey Provence – kebuckley@astate.edu or 9722055.
ASU is searching for students to attend the 2015 Alternative Spring Break trip. Students must be hardworking,
and passionate about volunteering and serving. They must display a positive attitude, work well with a team, and
be flexible to do what is needed to achieve the goals of the trip.
Please be candid in your appraisal of the listed candidate. Please feel free to provide any additional
comments regarding the applicant’s overall potential success in serving on the ASB team.
(attachments/letters accepted)
Applicant name:
1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
2. Why do you believe this person should serve on the Alternative Spring Break Team?
3. Indicate your opinion of the applicant’s ability in the following areas.
Outstanding
Above
Average
Average
Leadership
Potential
Oral
Communication
Skills
Team Player
Responsibility
Respectful
Passion for
Volunteering
Work Ethic
Personality
Maturity
Below
Average
No Basis
4. Please indicate your overall assessment of the applicant and ability to succeed as a member on the Alternative
Spring Break Trip.
Highly Recommend
Recommend
Recommend with Reservations (please explain)
Name:
Title:
Phone:
Email:
Signature:
Date: