In accepting the role of student director, I agree to embody and pursue the qualities outlined below:
General Student Leader Qualities
1. Commit to the mission and vision of your student organization.
2. Commit to the full-term August 2024 - May 2025.
3. Engage in weekly meetings and maintain confidentiality as it relates to private or sensitive information.
4. Conduct myself professionally with my peers and staff, which includes accepting responsibility for choices, behaviors, communication and actions.
5. Follow through with all responsibilities assigned to my position and by my team leaders and professional staff.
6. Pursue personal spiritual growth: explore your own passions and develop your own talents, skills, and gifts as you serve in this role for other leaders, your organization, and the campus.
7. Serve as an ambassador of Wheaton College, embodying Christian ethics and the Community Covenant both on and off campus.
8. Compassionately confront inappropriate attitudes and behaviors of others.
9. Prioritize balance and perspective as a student: will maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA as well as chapel attendance requirements and not be on any probation with Student Development.
10. Work towards adaptability and versatility in the practice of doing work with others.
11. Grow in honesty with oneself, knowing that honesty with oneself results in honesty with others.
12. Recognize my location and perspective as a leader in a certain cultural context and work joyfully to combat systems which may favor some disproportionately over others, to ensure belonging for all.
13. Communicate clearly and truthfully with others, acknowledging that there exist different styles of communication which, though different, are equally valid.
2024-2025 Required Dates for Student Leaders (attendance is necessary):
- 4/21/24: Pass the Torch
- 8/14/24: Return to Campus
- 8/15/24: Student Development Leadership Training
- TBD: Weekly Meetings
- TBD: Ministry & Evangelism Leadership Trainings
- TBD: Community Work Day
- 12/14/24: Finals Care Packages
- 1/17-1/19/25: Mid-Year Retreat
- TBD: Community Work Day
- TBD: Banquet
- 4/3/25: Finals Care Packages
In applying for this student leadership position with Ministry & Evangelism, I agree without reservation to abide by the expectations of this organization, which are communicated in the job description, internal operation manual/handbook, and the student programming guide, and to reaffirm my commitment to Wheaton College and our Community Covenant. I understand that Ministry & Evangelism is a part of Wheaton College and seeks to serve Christ and advance His Kingdom. As a student leader, I will honor my academic responsibilities first and leadership activities second. I believe that we are a community bound together as brothers and sisters in Christ. Therefore, I commit myself to my colleagues in Ministry & Evangelism, by seeking to love each one, and to be a Christ-like example to them as well as to the students Ministry & Evangelism serves.
I understand that I will not be permitted to serve if I am on academic probation, disciplinary probation or if my cumulative GPA falls below 2.5. I understand that I may not be able to serve if I am on chapel probation. Students on chapel probation will require permission from a Student Development Dean to serve. I agree to voluntarily resign my position if I am or later become subject to academic, disciplinary, or chapel probation.
I also acknowledge that a student must also be cleared to serve as a student leader by various departments on campus, including: the Chaplain’s Office, Residence Life/Student Conduct, Registrar’s Office, Equity & Title IX, Student Care Services, and Student Wellness. I agree to cooperate in any process initiated by these offices resulting from information arising out of this clearance process.
By signing and dating below, I am affirming that I meet the above requirements and give permission for the free exchange of information between representatives from all the offices listed above, in relation to Ministry & Evangelism for verification purposes.
I understand signing this authorization is voluntary, and that refusing to sign this form does not stop disclosure of information that is otherwise permitted by Federal law (FERPA) with or without my specific authorization, consent, or permission.
This authorization will remain active for 12 months from the date of signing. I understand that I may revoke this authorization at any time by contacting student.engagement@wheaton.edu. I also understand that if I choose to revoke this authorization, I may negatively impact my eligibility to be selected or continue to serve as a student leader at Wheaton College.