Building Relationships in Diverse Gonzaga Environments

Gonzaga University Summer BRIDGE 2017 Program “Building Relationships in Diverse Gonzaga Environments” BRIDGE COUNSELOR APPLICATION

COUNSELOR APPLICATION

The Gonzaga University Summer “BRIDGE” Pre-Orientation program is designed to encourage incoming students to become better acquainted with the environment where they will pursue their academic career through first hand interactions with upperclassmen and campus resources. BRIDGE Counselors are peer led and supervised by UMEC’s Social Justice Outreach Program Coordinator and BRIDGE Coordinators (B-Core). Requirements . Be a current Gonzaga student in good academic and disciplinary standing . Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA . Be a sophomore, junior or senior during the BRIDGE program . Have strong interpersonal, cross-cultural communication, and teamwork skills . Demonstrate ability to communicate and work well with others . Have a sincere concern for the well-being of intercultural/multicultural students . Willingness to participate in a paraprofessional training program, focusing on leadership, character, community building, and mentorship . Willingness to devote 4-8 hours per month to meet with members of your first-year cohort as part of the mentorship program embedded within the BRIDGE mission for outreach and retention. . Ability to work with limited supervision . Time commitment of around 10-12 hours per day during the BRIDGE Program with overnight stay Benefits . Development of intercultural communication, mentoring, and leadership skills . Satisfaction of helping develop the foundations of an intercultural community at Gonzaga and in the Spokane community . Meet lots of exciting new people . Meals during the program are provided . Move in early . Meaningful and relevant volunteer experience

Application Calendar . Application DUE in the Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC) February 10, 2017 by 12 pm . Interviews will occur from Feb. 15 through Feb 17, between the hours of 9 am - 5 pm . Notifications will occur by Feb 22, 2016

Important Dates:  Counselor Meet and Greet: 3/23/17 (tentative)  Gel Weekend: 4/8/17  Counselor Training:8/15-8/19  BRIDGE Program Run:8/20-8/24

1 Counselor Information Request Form

Last Name: First Name:

Local Address: E-mail:

Phone #: Cell Phone #:

Cumulative GPA: Class Standing:

T-shirt Size: Do you identify as a first-generation college student? Intended Graduation Date: Major:

Student ID: Gender: Race/Ethnicity: Are you a: New Applicant Returning Counselor What Counselor Position are you Applying for? Parent Program Counselor Student Program Counselor Both Did you attend a GU pre-orientation program before? (Please indicate which program)

Please attach a resume outlining the following: . Educational Background . Relevant Leadership/Involvement/Work Experience . List three references who are familiar with your leadership ability and/or work ethic

Counselor Essay Form & Signature Page

Please address the following in an essay format on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this application (minimum: paragraph per question):

1. Why do you want to serve as a pre-orientation counselor in the Summer BRIDGE Program at Gonzaga? What do you hope to gain? 2. Describe your familiarity with issues concerning social justice and diversity. 3. What does mentorship mean to you?

2 Please select a preference for interview dates & times (list your top 3):

Times: Wednesday Thursday Friday

(2/15) (2/16) (2/17)

9am-11am

11am-1pm

1pm-3pm

3pm-5pm

Please note: All interviews will last roughly 25-30 minutes. If you require specific time needs, please indicate a specific time frame next to your selection so that we may best accommodate your convenience.

Please read the following and complete the application with your signature below:

By signing this form, I attest that all of the information contained in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also agree, that if selected I will abide by the policies of the Summer BRIDGE Program and Gonzaga University, the City of Spokane, and the State of Washington. In addition, I understand that it will be my responsibility, if selected, to attend all mandatory Summer BRIDGE pre- orientation activities and trainings

Signature: ______Date: ______

For any questions, please contact:

Sasha Gibson ATTN: Summer BRIDGE Pre-Orientation Program Application Unity Multicultural Education Center Gonzaga University 509.313.5835 [email protected]