Print Form Very Influential Peer Application WHAT IS A VIP? A “Very Influential Peer” (VIP) is a member of the Student Development staff with specific responsibilities in the Office of New Student Services. VIPs are directly responsible to the Director of New Student Services as well as the Assistant. VIPs are assigned to mentor a First Year Seminar Class as well as attend, plan and/or facilitate programs and activities for first year students including the Freshmen 15 Series. Ideal VIPs: - Come from a variety of majors - Are involved with our campus community - Are willing to put themselves "out there" for our incoming students - Abide by the Code of Student Conduct - Adhere to the Statement of Student Responsibilities - Embrace learning, commit to civil behavior, and strive for enhanced personal development as demonstrated by being active and involved members of Oneonta campus life REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA as well as good academic and judicial standing - Must be returning to the College as an undergraduate for Fall 2014 Must reside on campus during the contract period Must have adequate knowledge of campus resources Ability to assume a leadership role for assigned projects and small groups Ability to maintain a positive and flexible attitude Ability to maintain position from April 21, 2014 - December 20, 2014 ROLE OF A VIP VIPs will be expected to perform the following First Year Seminar responsibilities including but not limited to: - Mentor first year students in a First Year Seminar course and in the FYE residence halls - Assist in First Year Seminar Course as assigned - Assist with Common Read Initiatives - Conduct small and large group discussions - Attend weekly meetings - Plan to meet students outside of class at events, programs and/or meetings - Hold office hours outside of class - Highlight and promote first year experience weekly themes - Promote and attend the Freshmen 15 series - Assist with other events and initiatives from the Office of New Student Services - Develop and implement events and activities for new students Page 1 Very Influential Peer Application VIP SELECTION TIMELINE 3/28 Applications Due by 4pm 4/9-11 Individual Interviews 4/13 Group Interview Workshop 4/14 Notification Letters Mailed out 4/21- 5/7 Mandatory Training Meetings, times/dates TBA 8/18-20 Mandatory VIP Fall Training 8/21-24 Orientation *All above dates are subject to change TRAINING INFORMATION: The VIP's will participate in training sessions during the spring semester. These sessions are designed to help you get acquainted with the VIP team and to become familiar with the expectations of the position. The August training is designed to prepare the staff to serve the students during the Fall 2014 semester. BENEFITS AND RENUMERATION - A stipend of $75 for spring semester, payable at the end of semester A stipend of $300 for fall semester, payable at the end of semester Development of student leadership skills Networking opportunities with campus professionals Staff apparel QUESTIONS: If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact Monica Grau. Email: monica.grau@oneonta.edu Phone: 607-436-2255 Office: 101 Wilsbach Hall. APPLICATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, MARCH 28 by 4pm Please return completed applications to the Office of New Student Services in 101 Wilsbach Hall. Information will be sent to applicants regarding their application Page 2 status on April 2. 2014 Very Influential Peer Application Please fill out the information by typing your responses in the boxes provided (you may have to download this form to open it with Adobe, simply click the download button on the upper right corner). Once you have completed this information, click file, then save. You may print this document once you are done by hitting the print button on page 1. If you are having difficulties, please email newstudents@oneonta.edu. Name: I entered SUNY Oneonta as a: Local Address: Phone Number: E-Mail Address: A00 #: Major: Cumulative GPA: Are you currently on Academic Probation? Yes Are you currently on any type of Disciplinary Probation? No Yes Have you ever been on Academic or Disciplinary Probation at SUNY Oneonta? No Yes No If yes, please explain: PLEASE TYPE THE RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE DOCUMENT. 1. Please include a list of your campus/community involvements. 2. What makes you proud to be a student at SUNY Oneonta? 3. What was your most rewarding experience as a new student at SUNY Oneonta? Most challenging? 4. What advice do you think new students (either freshmen or transfers) need to hear most as they enter the College? Page 3 References List the names and contact information for two references (name, position, phone number, and email). One of the two references must be associated with the College (faculty, staff, administrator); the second reference can be a former supervisor, teacher, etc. Please do not submit references from students (i.e.. RA/ATM/VIP). A member of the New Student Services staff may call the references listed. Name: Name: Position: Position: Telephone #: Telephone #: Email Address: Email Address: I certify that the information that I have provided within this application is true, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that my academic and judicial record must be verified by members of the New Student Services Staff. By my signature below, I give them permission to do so. By my signature below, I am also acknowledging that my references may be contacted regarding my application and my performance. In signing this document, I am also acknowledging that term of full-time commitment for this position is April 21, 2014 to December 20, 2014. I also understand that there will be several meetings during the Spring 2014 semester. Signature Date Return Application to: New Student Services 101 Wilsbach Hall SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY 13820 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 28, 2014 at 4pm Page 5