• Social Council Application

    Lyon College | Academic Year 2022-2023
  • The Lyon College Social System is governed and maintained by the Lyon Social Council, which consists of student body members selected by their peers. The purpose of the Lyon College Social Council is to uphold the Lyon College Social System and the rights of each student while investigating and considering complaints. The Council is responsible for interpreting the Standards of Student Behavior and other social policies found in the Student Handbook and is responsible for taking action when it finds that standards and policies have been violated.

    The Council consists of nineteen (19) students: five (5) seniors, five (5) juniors, five (5) sophomores, and four (4) freshmen. Each candidate must be a student in good standing (not on social or academic probation or suspension) with the College and have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and maintain it through their term.

    To apply for a Social Council seat for the 2022-2023 academic year, please complete the following sections of this application. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022. 

    For questions, please contact the Lyon College Social Council officers at socialcouncil@lyon.edu, Dean Cory Godbolt (Social Council advisor) at cory.godbolt@lyon.edu, or Tyler Tober (Social Council advisor) at tyler.tober@lyon.edu.

  • Essay Prompt

    In 300-500 words, explain your interpretation of the Lyon College Social Code and the ways in which you will uphold this code as a Lyon College student and Social Council member.
  • Reference Letter

    Please attach a reference letter from a mentor, advisor, professor, or supervisor that speaks to your ability to successfully uphold the mission of the Lyon College Social Council and the Lyon College Social Code. Letters from personal friends and/or family will not be accepted. If you were personally approached by a Social Council officer or advisor because a mentor, advisor, professor, or supervisor referred you, you do not have to submit a reference letter with this application.
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