Noted below is the student leadership agreement for all OMD student organizations:

● In order to serve on a student leadership team, a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 AND cannot be on chapel, academic, or disciplinary probation. By signing and dating below you are stating that you meet these requirements and give permission to the Registrar’s Office and Student Development to release this information to the Office of Multicultural Development staff for verification purposes.

● My primary responsibility is being a student and I am expected to attend classes, chapel, and maintain a 2.5 GPA.

● I have taken time to thoroughly read the Wheaton College Community Covenant and the Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment. I will support and completely adhere to these commitments.

●  If I am placed on any type of probation, I will inform the OMD Director. I recognize that being on any type of probation during the academic year which I am serving could disqualify me from serving as a student leader.

●  I have read the OMD and Student Development Purpose Statements located at http://www2.wheaton.edu/Registrar/catalog/ug_student_life.htm#Student_Development. I will unite to serve within these purposes.

●  My commitment to serve as a student leader is for a full academic year.

●  There is an importance of maintaining open communication with the OMD Director. If I have areas of concern, I understand that I can obtain encouragement and resources from the OMD Director during my time of service. 

● My attendance is required at the OMD Spring Banquet on Friday, April 26, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:30pm. I will attend this on-campus event.

● I commit to attend the IGNITE reception meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 (Phelps, 3:45pm to 5:15pm).

● The OMD Student Leadership Training is scheduled for Aug 19 through Aug 23, 2024. I will be attend this required Training. The approved student arrival is Sunday, Aug 18th from 2pm to 5pm. I will attend the OMD Student Leadership Training kick off dinner on Sunday, August 18th at 5pm.

                         
● If I am a cabinet president, I will establish and attend a bi-weekly meeting with the OMD Director throughout the academic year.  I also understand that I will be required to participate in OMD Presidents’ Forums (Synergy) which will be scheduled once a month throughout the academic year.

● To maintain a healthy balance, this specific leadership position within OMD will be my primary co-curricular commitment. If I would like to participate in other leadership positions, I must obtain approval from the OMD Director.

● During the academic year there will be monthly OMD IGNITE student leadership meetings. As part of a cabinet, I plan to faithfully attend these monthly Ignite meetings.

● Throughout the year, OMD will be hosting various campus events. I understand that I am required to help out with these events.

I accept the responsibilities noted above and I am fully committed to uphold this standard that has been set before me.

KOINONIA MISSION STATEMENT:
As a Gospel-empowered fellowship, Koinonia seeks to glorify Christ by caring, serving, discipling and advocating for Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islanders (AAPI) students on campus, while also committing to supporting the voices of other marginalized racial and ethnic groups

Application Process:

1. The Application Form

2. A 30 minute interview with current and incoming Koinonia/Family Group cabinet members. You will be notified via email with more details. Interviews may be virtual or in-person.

Administrative Coordinator

Role Description:

The role of the Administrative Coordinator is to provide logistical support to the cabinet by performing clerical functions and by managing Koinonia’s finances. The Administrative Coordinator is also responsible for organizing formal and informal cabinet communications by releasing private/public reports on cabinet functions and by managing its archives.

Responsibilities:

- Reports directly to the President on cabinet-related responsibilities
- Manages internal cabinet communications through secretarial duties, which include:
note-taking during weekly cabinet meetings
scheduling a working calendar
facilitating communication between cabinet members
- Manages the Koinonia-issued credit card and account, facilitate fundraising efforts, and provide regular updates to the cabinet on Koinonia’s budget
- Manages and organize logistics on behalf of cabinet members: reserving venues, keeping inventory, and budgeting expenses with the aid and supervision of the OMD Office Coordinator (Mrs. HeeJung Kim)

Expectations and Qualifications:

- Is diligent to ensure all their responsibilities are completed on a timely basis
- Is organized and attentive to detail
- Has exceptional note taking skills
- Has proficiency with Google Drive, Calendar and other apps
- Has experience with budgeting and navigating organizational structures

Events Coordinator

Role Description:

The role of the Event Coordinator is to lead the planning and production of Koinonia’s events as a member of the Koinonia Programming subcabinet, which includes the Vice President of Programming and PR Coordinator. The Event Coordinator aims to foster a relational community for Koinonia through producing events that cater to the needs of Asian/Asian American students and educate them on themes of racial/ethnic identity, community, and justice, as well as engaging non-Asian students in fellowship with Koinonia.

Responsibilities:

- Reports to the Vice President of Programming as a member of the Koinonia Programming subcabinet
- Assists in planning out a timeline of Koinonia’s events and coordinates efforts to produce them efficiently
- Communicates effectively with the cabinet and associated event organizers 

Expectations and Qualifications:

- Is thorough in attending to all event logistics and creative with event planning
- Is able to work with and lead a team
- Has experience with planning and executing events

Public Relations (PR) Coordinator

Role Description:

The role of the Public Relations (PR) Coordinator is to manage Koinonia’s PR Team and its job of publicizing Koinonia’s events and updates to Koinonia’s community and the broader campus. As a member of the Koinonia Programming subcabinet, the PR Coordinator will work alongside the Vice President of Programming and Event Coordinator to plan and produce Koinonia’s events. The PR Coordinator will also be in charge of forming and leading a publicity team that will assist the PR Coordinator in meeting their responsibilities. This position will require extra time outside of cabinet meetings to finish projects. 

Responsibilities:

- Reports to the Vice President of Programming as a member of the Koinonia Programming subcabinet
Recruits, manages, and leads Koinonia’s PR Team
- Communicates with Koinonia’s community through weekly emails and social media engagements
- Produces physical and digital advertising, videography, merchandise, and decorations
- Manages Koinonia’s official website, social media accounts, and media archives

Expectations and Qualifications:

- Is creative with publicity tasks and passionate about art/design
- Is responsible for making and meeting deadlines
- Has effective communication and social media skills
- Has experience with graphic design software/apps (Photoshop, Canva, etc.)

Family Groups (FG) Coordinator

Role Description:

The role of the Family Groups Coordinator is to foster Koinonia’s community through leading and supporting Koinonia’s Family Groups. As a member of the Koinonia Community subcabinet along with the Vice President of Community Advocacy and Chaplain, the Family Groups Coordinator will be tasked with coordinating the recruitment and training of Family Group Leaders under the direction and leadership of the Vice President of Community Advocacy, who will serve as Family Groups’ Director. 

Responsibilities:

- Reports to the Vice President of Community Advocacy as a member of the Koinonia Community subcabinet
- Assists the VPCA with recruitment and programming for Koinonia Family Groups
Recruits, trains, and supports Family Group Leaders
- Listens to and meets the needs of Family Groups as a ministry and as a ministry team
- Appoints FG Leaders with the VPCA to Coach positions to meet specific FG needs and fulfill FG tasks
- Coordinates Koinonia Large Group/Fellowship gatherings of all of Koinonia’s Family Groups

Expectations and Qualifications:

- Is passionate about fellowshipping with Koinonia’s Community
- Is knowledgeable about principles of Christian ministry
- Is familiar with and comfortable in Asian/Asian-American community 
- Has prior experience with Family Groups and/or small-group contexts

Chaplain

Role Description:

The  role of the Chaplain is to serve Koinonia’s cabinet and community through spiritual servant-leadership. As a member of the Koinonia Community subcabinet along with the Vice President of Community Advocacy and Family Groups Coordinator, the Chaplain is passionate to foster a God-glorifying community through fellowship, prayer, and worship events. Koinonia’s Chaplain must also be ready to serve alongside fellow OMD and student chaplains.

Responsibilities:

- Reports to the Vice President of Community Advocacy as a member of the Koinonia Community  subcabinet
- Assists the VPCA and FG Coordinator with programming for Koinonia Family Groups
- Supports the cabinet and its leadership through prayer, encouragement, and service
- Fosters the spiritual, relational, and emotional wellbeing of Koinonia’s community
- Plans and produces Wheaton’s Asian Heritage Month chapel service, OMD/ISP chapels, and other multicultural worships with fellow organizers

Expectations and Qualifications:

- Is spiritually mature and healthy
- Has integrity, conscientiousness, and a heart for spiritual hospitality and growth
- Has experience with organizing worship services