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Student Life Leadership Council Application (2023)
The Walden University Student Life Leadership Council is a volunteer/non-paid program designed to provide a leadership opportunity for students who are dedicated to serving and representing Walden University student organizations.
A Walden University Student Life Leader exemplifies the qualities of leadership, scholarship and commitment to the Student Life, Leadership and Engagement mission.
Student Life Leadership Council members are among the first to hear student organization news, share input with university leadership, access networking and professional development opportunities, and receive special school spirit items.
Membership Criteria (Qualifications):
o Any current student involved in a student organization.
o Undergraduate: at least 20 credits completed and have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher at the time of application.
o Graduate: at least 9 credits completed and have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher at the time of application.
Student Life Leadership Council Member Expectations & Responsibilities
• Attend quarterly meetings with the team from Student Life, Leadership and Engagement (SLLE) or as needed (may be monthly).
• Attend a Student Life Leadership Council Member Orientation in November 2023.
• Engage and attend at least five SLLE events annually.
• May serve as a host for events.
• May serve as a mentor for new student organization officers.
• Speak to student organizations or accreditation requests as requested.
• Have a positive, caring and personable attitude.
• Have the ability to speak positively and authentically about their Walden experience.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong listening skills.
• Involvement in Walden programs, honor societies and/or student organizations
• Self-starter; strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities.
• Be able to use a variety of mediums and digital applications (ex. Email, SharePoint, Zoom, Teams, Facebook, etc.)
Length of Service
• One year.
• Members can renew their interest by contacting the Student Life leadership team.
Benefits of Having a Student Life Leadership Council:
• Foster relationships between exceptional students and the Office of Student Affairs.
• Provide leadership opportunities for engaged and exceptional students.
• Build trust.
• Provide advocacy opportunities.
• Provide public speaking opportunities.
• Provide an opportunity for students and alumni to be part of a small, exceptional group of students committed to the success of Walden and its students.
• Provide mentoring opportunities for council members to pursue.
• Letters of Recommendation
Please complete the entire application carefully and thoroughly in order to be considered for a Student Life Leadership Council position.
Your Name
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Your Student ID #
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Your WaldenU Email Address
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Your Preferred Personal Email Address
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Your Phone Number
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Your Expected Graduation Date
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Your Time Zone
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Meetings will be held on a quarterly basis, but there may be times when you are asked to meet with University leadership, accreditors, etc. Your availability will be extremely important.
Please explain your availability during the weekday below.
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Please complete all questions below carefully and thoroughly.
What makes you interested in becoming a member of the Student Life Leadership Council?
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What qualities do you feel would make you a successful Student Life Leadership Council member?
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What do you think you can contribute to the Student Life Leadership Council?
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Tell us about your school involvement. What student organizations, honor societies, offices held or activities have you participated in? Which have you enjoyed most and why?
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Tell us about your community and industry involvement. Are you active in any organizations or associations outside of Walden? If so, how do you contribute to their purpose?
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What are you hoping to get out of the Student Life Leadership Council?
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Finally, how has being a student at Walden impacted your life?
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A Letter of Recommendation is required to complete your application. Your letter of recommendation does not have to come from a Walden community member. You can submit a letter of recommendation from anyone you prefer.
You may send your Letter of Recommendation to studentlifecouncil@mail.waldenu.edu
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Acknowledgements
Acknowledgement #1
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I understand that if I am selected as a Student Life Leadership Council member, I will not receive compensation.
Acknoweldgement #2
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I understand that if I am selected as a Student Life Leadership Council member and miss two meetings, I will be removed from the council.
Acknowledgement #3
I give Walden University permission to use my photograph. If my photograph is used, I acknowledge that I will not be paid compensation.
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