St. Olaf College

ST. OLAF COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING DIRECTOR PEER EDUCATOR APPLICATION

[email protected] e- mail______

Student ID Number ______Date of Birth ______T-shirt Size ______

Permanent Address______Street City State Zip

Cell Phone ______Graduation Year ______

Major ______Current G.P.A. ______

Answer the following questions on a separate sheet and attach.  Why are you interested in the Marketing & Communications Director position?  What do you believe will compel other students to make healthier, more responsible decisions?  What ideas do you have for alternative marketing strategies for the Wellness Center?  Describe a time in which you feel you helped or supported someone. What did you say or do; how did that person respond?

Please submit 2-5 samples of your design work with this application.

Check all that you are proficient in: o Photoshop o InDesign o Illustrator o Photography o iMovie o Final Cut Pro o Other; please specify: ______

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: (Mark activities you will be involved with during the 2017-2018 school year with an asterisk)

Organization Position in Organization

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______PERSONAL REFERENCES: Please use the attached reference sheets and ask for a reference from each of the following:

Faculty/Staff ______

Faculty/Staff______

Student ______

APPLICATION DEADLINE – TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 by 5:00pm.

Return Application, anticipated class schedule for Fall 2017, and a list of any other scheduled meetings or practices to: Jamie Cathcart Student Wellness Director (Buntrock 112) [email protected] 507-786-3487

Required Training Dates

There will be an on-campus retreat that all peer educators will be required to attend on Saturday, May 6th. All new peer educators will be required to attend a Spring training on May 24th and 25th from approximately 9:00am-4:00pm.

On-campus training will occur at the end of the academic year and will also happen prior to the start of the semester. It is expected that you will return to campus early. Training and Week One required activities. Specific times TBA. Peer Educator Applicant Reference (Faculty/Staff)

______is applying for the position of Peer Educator in The Wellness Center. In this capacity, he/she will be devoting his/her time to help identify student needs, coordinate ideas and suggestions and develop informational programs to help support the St. Olaf College community in making responsible lifestyle choices.

(Circle appropriate response below) I DO / I DO NOT . . . waive my right of access to this character reference.

______Student Signature

Name of Reference:______

How long have you known this candidate? ______

What is your relationship with this candidate? ______

Please rate this applicant’s abilities by circling the appropriate response:

A. Relates easily to other people, showing sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others.

1. Outstanding 2. Above Average 3. Average 4. Poor 5. Inadequate 6. Unknown Comments:

B. Is emotionally stable and mature, can approach problem-solving with patience and good judgment.

C. Manages own life successfully so that opinions and judgment elicit respect and confidence from other students.

D. Is conscientious and responsible in fulfilling obligations and completing tasks.

E. Demonstrates leadership ability, yet works cooperatively and constructively in group situations. 1. Outstanding 2. Above Average 3. Average 4. Poor 5. Inadequate 6. Unknown Comments:

F. Has achieved academically to an extent that he/she can function with additional responsibility. 1. Outstanding 2. Above Average 3. Average 4. Poor 5. Inadequate 6. Unknown Comments:

G. Demonstrates the ability to organize and develop thoughtful presentations. 1. Outstanding 2. Above Average 3. Average 4. Poor 5. Inadequate 6. Unknown Comments:

H. Overall, I recommend this candidate:

1. Highly 2. With 3. Without 4. With 5. Cannot Confidence Conviction Reservation Recommend Comments:

______Signature Date

Please return to: Jamie Cathcart, Wellness Center Director [email protected] (Buntrock Commons 112) Reference Deadline: Wednesday, March 15th, 2017

Peer Educator Applicant Reference (Faculty/Staff)

Name of Reference:______

C. Manages own life successfully so that opinions and judgment elicit respect and confidence from other students.

D. Is conscientious and responsible in fulfilling obligations and completing tasks.

G. Demonstrates the ability to organize and develop thoughtful presentations. 1. Outstanding 2. Above Average 3. Average 4. Poor 5. Inadequate 6. Unknown Comments:

H. Overall, I recommend this candidate:

1. Highly 2. With 3. Without 4. With 5. Cannot Confidence Conviction Reservation Recommend Comments:

Please return to: Jamie Cathcart, Wellness Center Director [email protected] (Buntrock Commons 112) Reference Deadline: Wednesday, March 15th, 2017

Peer Educator Applicant Reference (Student)

Name of Reference: ______

C. Manages own life successfully, so that opinions and judgment elicit respect and confidence from other students.

1. Outstanding 2. Above Average 3. Average 4. Poor 5. Inadequate 6. Unknown Comments: D. Is conscientious and responsible in fulfilling obligations and completing tasks.

G. Overall, I recommend this candidate:

1. Highly 2. With 3. Without 4. With 5. Cannot Confidence Conviction Reservation Recommend

Comments:

Please Return to: Jamie Cathcart, Wellness Center Director [email protected] (Buntrock Commons 112) Reference Deadline: Wednesday, March 15th, 2017