2015 PEER INSTRUCTOR APPLICATION PROCESS
1.
Review the list of important dates (below)
2.
Prepare your application: As part of your application, please submit typed essay responses addressing each of
the following:
 Why do you want to be a Peer Instructor?
 Describe one event/moment since arriving at RU that has changed you. How has it impacted you?
 What skills do you currently have that make you a qualified candidate? What skills do you want to gain
from this experience?
3.
Peer Instructor Recommendation Forms: You are responsible for asking two people to fill out
recommendation forms on your behalf. These individuals should be able to speak to your skills and qualities.
They can include RU student leaders, RU faculty/staff members, high school teachers, coaches, supervisors,
etc. Family members should not complete recommendation forms.
4.
Interview: Once you have submitted your completed application and essay responses to the Office of New
Student Programs (Walker 118), you will sign up for an interview time. Interviews will take place between
Monday, February 9th through Friday, February 20th in NSP (Walker 118).
5.
Position Notification: All applicants will be notified of their status on Friday, February 27th. You will receive an
e-mail instructing you to come to NSP to pick up your letter.
Important Dates
 Application deadline
Thursday, February 5th by 4:00pm
 Individual interviews
Monday, February 9th – Friday, February 20th
 Position notification
Friday, February 27th
 PI contracts due
Thursday, March 5th by 4:00pm
 Spring training
Thursday, March 19th: 6-8pm
Thursday, March 26th: 6-8pm
Sometime the week of April 6th. Exact dates/times TBA
 Fall training
Sunday, August 23rd – Wednesday, August 26th
 Welcome Weekend
Thursday, August 27th – Sunday, August 30th
 Weekly PI meeting
Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm
PEER INSTRUCTOR FOR UNIV 100 POSITION DESCRIPTION
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
UNIV 100 is a 1 credit course offered to new students during their first semester at RU. If selected for the
position, the Peer Instructor (PI) candidate will be responsible for the following requirements. These
include but are not limited to:
 Co-teach a UNIV 100 class for fifty minutes:
o Twice a week for the first seven weeks
o Once a week for the last seven weeks
 Prepare and implement class lessons on topics important to new student transition
 Meet weekly with your Faculty Instructor (FI)
 Assist with the development of a course syllabus
 Plan out of class learning and community development opportunities for students in your class
 Meet weekly with the New Student Programs staff: Every Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm
 Serve as a mentor and role model for academic and personal success
 Refer students to appropriate resources when made aware of a concern
Time Commitment
During the Spring 2015 semester you will be required to attend:
 PI spring training: Thursday, March 19th: 6-8pm and Thursday, March 26th: 6-8pm
 FI/PI spring training: Week of April 6th. Exact dates and times TBA.
During the Fall 2015 semester you will be required to:
 Co-teach a UNIV 100 class for fifty minutes:
o Twice a week for the first seven weeks
o Once a week for the last seven weeks
 Actively participate in fall training: Sunday, August 23rd-Wednesday, August 26th
 Actively participate with Welcome Weekend activities: Thursday, August 27th-Sunday, August 30th
 Attend weekly staff meetings: Every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00pm
 Meet one-on-one with your Faculty Instructor to plan for future classes
 Spend approximately one hour on your own each week on class preparation
 Assist with the speaker series throughout the Fall 2015 semester
Skills & Qualifications
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First semester students: Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA by the end of the Fall 2014 semester
Continuing students: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of submitting application
Must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for the Fall 2015 semester
Academically motivated
Able to hold peers accountable
Highly organized
Good conduct standing
PEER INSTRUCTOR APPLICATION, SPRING 2015
This completed application must be submitted to the Office of New Student Programs, Walker 118, by 4:00pm on Thursday,
February 5th. Applications will be accepted starting on Wednesday, January 21st. When you submit your application you will sign
up for a 30-minute interview. Please print information neatly and complete the application in its entirety.
SECTION I: CONTACT INFORMATION
Last Name:
First Name:
ID Number:
Email:
Phone:
SECTION II: ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Cumulative GPA (all RU hours attempted):
Class standing:  Freshman
# of Hours completed at RU:
Academic Major:
 Sophomore
 Junior
 Senior
Minor:
SECTION III: EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Club / Organization / Activity / Work
Position / Responsibility
Year(s) Involved
SECTION IV: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Employer
Position / Responsibilities
Dates of Employment
SECTION V: REFERENCES
Name
Relationship to applicant
Phone Number
SECTION VI: ESSAY
Type your answers to the following questions on a separate document and attach to your completed application packet.
1. Why do you want to be a Peer Instructor?
2. Describe one event/moment since arriving at RU that has changed you. How has it impacted you?
3. What skills do you currently have that make you a qualified candidate? What skills do you hope to gain from this experience?
SECTION VII: CONDUCT
Have you accepted responsibility or been found responsible of a violation(s) of the Standards of Student Conduct? NO
YES
If yes, please describe the charges/allegations and the sanctions you are currently under.
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This is to certify my interest in serving as a Peer Instructor and that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I grant
New Student Programs permission to review my GPA and Student Conduct record. Sign and date below before submitting this application.
Signature: _________________________________________________
Date:______________________________
PEER Instructor RECOMMENDATION FORM
To be completed by the applicant:
Name:
RU ID#:
Address:
Phone:
Check one of the following statements and sign your name. Failure to check a box implies that you waive your rights to see
this recommendation.
 I WAIVE my rights to see my recommendation and therefore recognize that it will remain confidential.
 I DO NOT WAIVE my rights of confidentiality and therefore will be able to see my recommendation.
Signature
Date
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Primary purpose and function of a Peer Instructor
UNIV 100 is a 1 credit course offered to new students during their first semester at RU. If selected for the position, the PI
candidate will take on the following responsibilities:
 Co-teach a 50-minute UNIV 100 class twice a week for the first seven weeks and once a week for the last seven weeks.
 Prepare class lessons on topics important to the new student transition.
 Serve as a mentor and role model for academic and personal success.
 Plan and implement out of class learning and community development opportunities for students in your class.
What is your opinion of the applicant’s ability to be an effective Peer Instructor? (Use the back of this form for additional comments).
Please place an X in the box below which best corresponds to your assessment of this candidate’s abilities in the following areas.
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Often
Always
Unknown
Speaks well in front of a group (small or large)
Demonstrates a positive attitude towards RU
Is able to personally relate to others
Is able to effectively lead a group
Is dependable/responsible
Is adaptable/flexible
Works well with others
Is open and approachable
How long and in what way do you know the applicant?
What is your overall evaluation of this candidate (Please circle one below)?
Strongly recommend
Recommend
Recommend with reservations
Do not recommend
___________________________________________________
_______________________________________
Print Name
Title/position
____________________________________________________
_______________________________________
Signature
Date
Please complete this form and return it to the Office of New Student Programs, Walker 118 (Box 6993) by Thursday, February 12th. If you have
questions, contact Brianna Kuhn at 540-831-5923.
PEER Instructor RECOMMENDATION FORM
To be completed by the applicant:
Name:
RU ID#:
Address:
Phone:
Check one of the following statements and sign your name. Failure to check a box implies that you waive your rights to see
this recommendation.
 I WAIVE my rights to see my recommendation and therefore recognize that it will remain confidential.
 I DO NOT WAIVE my rights of confidentiality and therefore will be able to see my recommendation.
Signature
Date
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Primary purpose and function of a Peer Instructor
UNIV 100 is a 1 credit course offered to new students during their first semester at RU. If selected for the position, the PI
candidate will take on the following responsibilities:
 Co-teach a 50-minute UNIV 100 class twice a week for the first seven weeks and once a week for the last seven weeks.
 Prepare class lessons on topics important to the new student transition.
 Serve as a mentor and role model for academic and personal success.
 Plan and implement out of class learning and community development opportunities for students in your class.
What is your opinion of the applicant’s ability to be an effective Peer Instructor? (Use the back of this form for additional comments).
Please place an X in the box below which best corresponds to your assessment of this candidate’s abilities in the following areas.
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Often
Always
Unknown
Speaks well in front of a group (small or large)
Demonstrates a positive attitude towards RU
Is able to personally relate to others
Is able to effectively lead a group
Is dependable/responsible
Is adaptable/flexible
Works well with others
Is open and approachable
How long and in what way do you know the applicant?
What is your overall evaluation of this candidate (Please circle one below)?
Strongly recommend
Recommend
Recommend with reservations
Do not recommend
___________________________________________________
_______________________________________
Print Name
Title/position
____________________________________________________
_______________________________________
Signature
Date
Please complete this form and return it to the Office of New Student Programs, Walker 118 (Box 6993) by Thursday, February 12th. If you have
questions, contact Brianna Kuhn at 540-831-5923.