Application Deadline is April 9th, 2014
About the Program:
The Marianist Leadership Program has existed for almost 15 years and is designed to provide 65 students
with educational and experiential opportunities focused on faith and leadership within the 5 pillars of the
Marianist Charism – Faith, Mission, Mary, Inclusivity, and Community. Members will have the
opportunity to live in a Living Learning community in Anthony Frederick Hall and also take SMC classes
together to engage in deeper thought around faith in action. Additionally, members will attend weekly
gatherings in which they engage in a curriculum that incorporates scripture, Marianist values, leadership
development, and social justice. The Marianist Leadership Program at its core strives to serve those
around them, build community, and share the Marianist spirit with all those with whom we come in
contact. Included below is an application checklist. As part of this application, you must provide two
references, one from a contact in your parish and another from a teacher/staff member in your
school. The other required materials are outlined further below.
Check List:
Application
Completed Questions
Current Resume
Reference Form #1 – Parish Contact
Reference Form #2 – School Teacher/Staff member
Basic Information:
Name:
Address:
Date of Birth:
City:
State:
Highschool:
Primary E-Mail:
St. Mary’s E-Mail:
(We will contact you through this email)
@mail.stmarytx.edu
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Educational Information:
St. Mary’s Student ID #:
Intended Major:
Please answer the questions below & limit your responses to one paragraph per question. Feel free to use
a separate word document to complete. Please do not exceed two pages.
1. Describe a Community in which you are involved. What role does Service & Civic Engagement
play in your involvement with this community?
2. Talk about a time you have let someone down. What did you learn from this experience?
3. Who is God to you?
4. Have you had experiences with the Marianists? If so, what was striking from this experience? If
not, what are you excited about learning from the Marianists?
TO THE RECOMMENDER: The student who has asked you to fill out this Recommendation Form is
applying for the Marianist Leadership Program. We are asking for an honest evaluation of the student.
Please know that the candidate will not be accepted or rejected on the basis of positive or negative ratings.
We ask that no family members fill out the recommendation form. Thank you for taking the time to fill
out this recommendation.
I.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
How long have you known the candidate? :
What is your relationship to this candidate? :
II.
Snapshot Evaluation
Based on your familiarity with the candidate, how would you evaluate the candidate in the following
areas? It is helpful to compare the student to others with whom you have worked:
Top 5% Top 10% Top 25% Top 50% No Basis To Judge
Family Spirit
Community Builder
Inclusive Leadership Style
Welcoming Presence
Adaptation and Change
Adapts to Change Positively
Flexibility/Patience
Manages Stress Well
Education
Participates in Class
Persistance
Work Ethic
Faith
Openess to Spiritual Growth
Reflection of values in daily actions
Honesty
Service, Justice and Peace
Attentative to other's needs
Engages in Community Service
III.
GENERAL IMPRESSIONS
Please share your honest opinion of the candidate and how their gifts and strengths would add value to the
Marianist Leadership program. (Feel free to use as much space as needed)
V.
OVERALL EVALUATION
Do you recommend the applicant for the Marianist Leadership Program?
☐YES
☐NO
☐With reservations (please specify)
Please return this completed recommendation form in a signed and sealed envelope, or by email.
Civic Engagement and Career Development Center
St. Mary's University
Attn: Marianist Leadership Program
1 Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228
Or
bbuchmeyer@stmarytx.edu
This recommendation should be submitted before April 9, 2014.