Orientation Committee Application

October 2017
Dear Wheaton College Student:
We are excited you are exploring the possibility of serving new students at Wheaton College as a member of the 2018 Orientation Committee. This application is intended to help you discern if the Orientation Committee is where God is asking you to serve Him next year.
Orientation is about initiating the Wheaton experience by providing a warm welcome and a comprehensive introduction to the mission and purpose of Wheaton College. Its focus is on all new students and assisting them as they begin to discover their role within our community; developing new friendships, learning about academic expectations, exposure to campus resources, and forming a spiritual community together.
The benefits of being a member of the Orientation Committee are extensive. OC members are challenged to grow in their faith through their work in serving new students, developing events and programs, and working with campus administrators, faculty and staff. OC members learn about themselves and about working and serving in a group setting. The commitment and sacrifice to serve in this capacity is significant, but the opportunity of growing and maturing into the likeness of Christ through this process is rewarding.
In considering the application process, we ask that you prayerfully review the following expectations before you apply:
1. You are committed to the purpose of Orientation and its ministry to the college.
2. You are committed to the full term November 2017 - October 2018.
3. You will be able to attend the initial training/bonding retreat from January 12-14, 2018
4. You will be able to return to campus August 12 for the HoneyRock Student Development leadership retreat which takes place August 13-18.
5. You are committed to taking ownership of and responsibility for the Orientation events that you plan.
6. You are committed to attending all weekly meetings.
The complete application consists of the application below and two references (one from a faculty member, administrator, staff member or RD and one from a peer). Please send this link to your references so they can fill out a reference for for you online.

We will be praying for God to help you discern whether you are called to serve Him and the new students as a member of Orientation Committee 2018. We ask that as you participate in the selection process, you also prayerfully consider how God is calling you to serve Him next year. If you have any questions regarding this process or the Orientation Committee in general, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,

Steve Ivester
Dean for Student Engagement, Student Engagement

Will Lauderdale
Orientation Committee Student Director 2018
OC Applicant General Information
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Class
FreshmanSophomoreJunior
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Academic Information and Qualifications: As a student leader in the Student Activities Office, you must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and not be on any probation with Student Development.
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Additional Information (Please check any that apply to you):
TransferInternationalTCK/MKCollegiate AthleteMusic Major
Short Answer Questions
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What draws you to apply for OC?
What would you say are or have been your core strengths you've contributed a team?
What are some of the practical ways you have found success in applying these strengths to a collaborative project?
Tell us about both the high points and low points of your faith journey since being at Wheaton.
What do you think is one key thing OC should think differently about?
The Student Activities Office expects members of the Orientation Committee to make serving in this capacity their primary co-curricular commitment. Considering this expectation, describe any activities on or off campus that you are involved in and or are considering being involved in along with the time commitment required by each.
Student Signature
In applying for this student leadership position with Orientation Committee, I agree without reservation to abide by the rules of this organization and to reaffirm my commitment to Wheaton College and its Community Covenant. I will remember that Orientation Committee, as part of Wheaton College, stands for Christ and His Kingdom. As a student leader, I will honor my academic responsibilities first and leadership activities second. I believe that we are a community bound together as brothers and sisters in Christ. Therefore, we will strive to be committed to one another, to love one another, and to be Christ-like examples. I agree to voluntarily resign my position if I fail to pursue the intent of this statement.
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