Student Educators for Active Leadership

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1 NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Student Educators for Active Leadership The mission of S.E.A.L. is to promote growth through leadership to Longwood University and throughout the community. S.E.A.L. is Sponsored by The Office of Leadership & Service Learning Lankford Student Union Room 218 Mail Box Number 2938 Website: leadership Thank you for picking up a Student Educators for Active Leadership (S.E.A.L.) application packet! Inside you will find the application and two reference forms. Please keep the following dates in mind: Open Houses (please attend at least one): January 20th, January 27th, or February 3 rd, at 9 pm in Lankford Ballroom Application Due February 6, 2015 by 5:00 PM Interview Dates: February 7 13, 2015 S.E.A.L. would like to thank you so much for your interest! We look forward to meeting you at our Open Houses! Please feel free to contact our S.E.A.L. President, Emily Gallihugh at [email protected] or Membership Chair, Kelly Frostick at [email protected] with questions, comments, or concerns!

2 S. E. A. L. Sponsored Leadership Events New Student Leadership Program (August/September) Fall Leadership Conference (November) Social Justice in Action Leadership Summit (February) Sticks and Stones Anti-Bullying Campaign (April) O B L I G A T I O N S OF M E M B E R S H I P 100% Participation Office hours may be required of all members in preparation for programs such as the New Student Leadership Program and Fall Leadership Conference. This will be on an as needed basis. Positive attitude at all events! Willingness to work hard and spend time needed to plan on SEAL activities. Set a good example for the Longwood community by promoting SEAL as well as being an example for other students. Lead by example through language, friendliness, and willingness to help others and by challenging and inspiring others to get involved. Maintain a 2.5 GPA. Attend Tuesday night meetings at 9:00 PM.

3 S.E.A.L. Membership Application 2015 Name (First, Middle, Last) Residence Hall and Room or Local Address Campus Mailbox # Campus or Local Phone# Address Cumulative GPA - (Minimum of 2.5 Required, Verified by SEAL Advisor) Optional: Attach unofficial transcript for verification. Current Class Status (Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior) Major (minor if applicable) Please type your responses to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Your responses should not exceed three pages. 1. Describe a person that you feel has good leadership qualities. What makes them a leader? 2. Why would you like to be a member of SEAL? What do you think you can bring to the team? 3. What would you hope to gain from being a part of SEAL? 4. Why do you think it is important to promote leadership opportunities on Longwood s campus? 5. Please include a list of your employment, campus activities, and/or community service commitments, including leadership positions where applicable. Please limit this response to one page. Would you be able to attend the S.E.A.L. meetings on Tuesday nights at 9:00 PM? Yes No INTERVIEW: You are required to complete an interview with our New Member Interview Committee. The interviews will take place February 7 th through February 13 th, To sign up for an interview, please write your name on the list outside of Lankford 218, anytime between January 26 and February 6. Interviews will be given in 30 minute increments, and multiple time slots are available. In order to be considered for S.E.A.L., an interview must be completed. REFERENCES: You must have TWO references. One MUST be from a Longwood faculty or staff member. Please fill out the top portion of each attached reference form and distribute one to each of your references. You may ask any Longwood faculty or staff member that can represent you well with the EXCEPTION of Adrian Bitton, who serves as the advisor to S.E.A.L. Please instruct your references to return the form to the Office of Leadership and Service Learning, Lankford 218, by February 6th, Please list the two individuals who will be completing reference forms for you:

4 REFERENCE FOR S.E.A.L. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Please return to Office of Leadership & Service Learning, Lankford 218 by February 6th, TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT Applicant s Name: I waive my right or privilege to review or challenge the content expressed in this reference form. OR I retain my right or privilege to review or challenge the content expressed in this reference form. TO BE COMPLETED BY REFERENCE How long have you known the above student? In what capacity have you known the student? S.E.A.L. members will work individually, in small groups, and in front of large audiences. Therefore, it is necessary for S.E.A.L. members to possess a level of proficiency in the following areas. Please assess the applicant according to her/his PRESENT level of proficiency. Leadership Excellent Above Below No Opportunity to Observe Motivation Maturity Dependability Oral Communication Skills Group Facilitation Skills Management of multiple tasks. Ability to serve as a role model to other students. Reference Form Pg. 1

5 Please comment on what you see as the applicant s strengths: Please comment on any leadership weaknesses in the applicant: Do you feel that this student would exemplify Longwood s commitment to the citizen leadership mission? (Please circle) Yes No Why? Please provide an overall evaluation of the applicant s suitability to serve as an SEAL member. Excellent Above Below Please provide any additional comments you have about this applicant s qualifications: Name (Print): Signature: Title/Position: Address: Office Phone: Reference Form Pg. 12

6 REFERENCE FOR S.E.A.L. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Please return to Office of Leadership & Service Learning, Lankford 218 by February 6th, TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT Applicant s Name: I waive my right or privilege to review or challenge the content expressed in this reference form. OR I retain my right or privilege to review or challenge the content expressed in this reference form. TO BE COMPLETED BY REFERENCE How long have you known the above student? In what capacity have you known the student? S.E.A.L. members will work individually, in small groups, and in front of large audiences. Therefore, it is necessary for S.E.A.L. members to possess a level of proficiency in the following areas. Please assess the applicant according to her/his PRESENT level of proficiency. Leadership Excellent Above Below No Opportunity to Observe Motivation Maturity Dependability Oral Communication Skills Group Facilitation Skills Management of multiple tasks. Ability to serve as a role model to other students. Reference Form Pg. 1

7 Please comment on what you see as the applicant s strengths: Please comment on any leadership weaknesses in the applicant: Do you feel that this student would exemplify Longwood s commitment to the citizen leadership mission? (Please circle) Yes No Why? Please provide an overall evaluation of the applicant s suitability to serve as a SEAL member. Excellent Above Below Please provide any additional comments you have about this applicant s qualifications: Reference Information: Name (Print): Signature: Title/Position: Address: Office Phone: Reference Form Pg. 12