2016 Captain Application
This application must be submitted no later than 5pm Friday, January 22nd both on homecoming.psu.edu
and in 227B HUB.
Name: ______________________________ Credits - Spring ‘16: _____ Fall ‘16: _____
Phone: ______________________________ Semester Standing: _______________
Local Address: ________________________ Major(s): _____________________
Email: ______________________________ GPA: ______________________________
Please rank the top three committees you are interested in:
Alumni Relations
Competition
Distribution Management
Donor Relations
Finance
Merchandise
OPPerations
Internal Development
Parade
Pride Events
Production
Public Relations
Royalty
Security
Technology
University Relations
Please type your answer to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Limit your responses
to 500 words per question.
1. Why do you want to be involved in Homecoming 2016?
2. In regards to your top committee choice, what captain position interests you the most? What skills and
leadership experiences will make you an asset to that committee? Captain descriptions can be found at
homecoming.psu.edu/captain_descriptions.
3. What changes or new ideas do you have for Homecoming 2016, both in general and with regard to your top
committee choice(s)?
4. Explain the role you play in a team dynamic. How would this benefit a committee?
5. What other time commitments and priorities do you currently have, or will you have from now until October
2016 (including summer plans)?
Responsibilities of all Captains include:
 Weekly committee meetings
 Write weekly, mid-year, and final reports
 Work closely with other Directors and Captains
 Participate in collaborative groups
 Participate in year-end wrap up meetings
 Participate in transition/information meetings
(Spring and Fall)
 Attend all Captain events (workshops and
Homecoming committee events)
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Participate in office hours
Actively engage in recruitment of committee
members
Attend and participate in all Homecoming
events
Assist other committees during Homecoming
Assist with security on parade day if you do not
have any other assigned responsibilities.
We will accept applications from January 19th to the 22nd, between 12:00pm and 5:00pm. If you are unable to
make those times, please contact the Executive Director. By 5:00 p.m. on January 22nd, you will need to
complete this application both online at homecoming.psu.edu and drop off the following in a sealed 9 x 12 manila
envelope in 227B HUB. Please label the envelope with your name, top three committee choices, and “2016
Homecoming Captain Application”. You will sign up for an interview at that time. Incomplete
applications will NOT be considered.
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Application
Resume
A list of two professional references, with contact information
A typical weekly schedule including class times, other organization meetings, and work.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Katie Gasior
Executive Director Homecoming 2015
Jeff Zapletal
Advisor
Sarah Monteleone
Graduate Advisor
homecoming@psu.edu
jeff@psu.edu
sem359@psu.edu