Residential Life Office Indiana State University Academic Peer Advocate (APA) Application 2011-2012 Full Name: Student ID Number (991): __ Last First ________________ Middle Date: Local Information Address: Street Address Telephone: ( ) City State Zip Email Address (@sycamores.indstate.edu): Permanent Information Address: Street Address Telephone: ( ) City State Zip Email Address (@sycamores.indstate.edu): Academic Information Classification: Major:____ Minor:____ FR SO JR SR GR Are you a transfer student? Yes No If “Yes,” Name your previous institution: ____ _____ Anticipated Graduation Date: Semester Grade Point Average: Cumulative Grade Point Average: List Any Academic Awards or Honors Societies: Housing History Number of Semesters in University Housing: Hall Floor Dates Living-Learning Community (if applies) Hall Floor Dates Living-Learning Community (if applies) Hall Floor Dates Living-Learning Community (if applies) Hall Floor Dates Living-Learning Community (if applies) Personal Information Please list your extracurricular activities and community service involvement. Please use additional paper if needed. Organization Name Position Dates Organization Name Position Dates Organization Name Position Dates Organization Name Position Dates Organization Name Position Dates Community Service Position (if applies) Dates Community Service Position (if applies) Dates Hobbies, leisure activities: Employment History Please list your past employment history: Company Name Position Dates Company Name Position Dates Company Name Position Dates Company Name Position Dates Short Answer: Please read then reflect on each of the following short answer questions. Applicants are required to answer all questions. All questions should be typed and must not exceed two double spaced pages. 1.) What qualities do you feel make a positive academic community and how have you contributed to an academic community? 2.) How can you use your personal experience transitioning from high school to college to assist other students who are struggling with their academics and transition? 3.) What qualities and skills do you possess and that would make you a successful Academic Peer Advocate? 4.) What do you hope to gain from the Academic Peer Advocate position? Release of Information I, ____ ___________________________________, give my permission for Indiana State University to release pertinent information, which has been or will be requested by the Residential Life Office. I understand that my grades, conduct records and status with the International Affairs Center will be checked during the selection process and, if hired, at any time during my term of employment. Signature Date References: Please provide the names and relationship (Faculty, employer, residence hall staff) of the people you are asking to complete the reference forms. All reference forms must be returned by the application deadline for your application to be considered. Name Relationship Name Relationship Interviews: The Student Staff Interviews will be held in the evening of November 8th and 9th. Once your application, essay responses, and references are received, we will contact you to schedule your interview time and remaining selection process. Please check your preference below (Please note, we will try to accommodate your request, however no guarantee can be made that you will receive your chosen day). Tuesday, November 8th Wednesday, November 9th Application are due by October 21, 2011 at 4:30pm Please submit your completed application and reference forms either: Electronically to: ISUResLifeStaffSelection@gmail.com OR Hardcopy to: Residential Life Office Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN 47809 Phone: (812) 237-3993 Fax: (812) 237-8525