College Union Application

Dear College Union President Applicant:

We are excited by your interest in being part of the 2025-2026 College Union board. College Union exists to serve God by providing opportunities and experiences for rest, play, and fellowship for students at Wheaton College. The board consists of the President and twelve additional positions: Business Manager, Public Relations (2), Graphic Designer, Event Coordinators (4), Students Arts Coordinator, Concerts Manager, Student Music Coordinator, and an Audiovisual Technician.

All the information received both in your application and references are confidential. The complete application is due by Monday, February 10th at 4:00pm and consists of the application form and two references (one from a faculty member or staff person and one from a peer). It is your responsibility to make sure your references get their forms to the ICAM Office by Wednesday, February 10th at 4:00pm. Once you have submitted your application, expect to hear from the ICAM office for a scheduled interview shortly after.

Interviews for CU President will be held between February 18th - 20th.

If you have and questions regarding this application process or about being College Union President, please feel free to contact either of us.

Sincerely,

Lydia Hill, College Union President

Joy Chilala, College Union Graduate Advisor

Victoria Gullins, College Union Graduate Advisor

Stevener Gaskin, Intercultural Arts and Media Director

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Have you ever been employed anywhere on campus before? (i.e. snow crew, T.A. etc.)*

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Academic Information and Qualifications: As a student leader in the Student Activities Office, you must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and not be on any probation with Student Development.

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Why do you want to be President of the College Union Board?

What role does CU play in the community/student life at Wheaton College? What could CU improve upon to strengthen the student life/student experience at Wheaton College?

What strengths would you bring to the Board? What are areas in which you could grow?

As President of College Union, what is one thing that could be done to ensure that events cater to the diverse population and needs of our campus?

What skills do you wish to improve upon while leading a group like CU?

What lessons have you learned this year regarding conflict resolution on the CU Board that you would want to build upon if given the role of President?

Who is your example of an effective leader? How has their example inspired you and how do you envision that affecting your role as the President of College Union?

Besides College Union, what other commitments will you have next year, including your academic load?

In accepting the role on College Union, I agree to embody and pursue the qualities outlined below.

General Student Leader Qualities

1. Commit to the mission and vision of College Union.
2. Commit to the full-term August 2025-2026.
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.

2025-2026 Required Dates for Student Leaders
August 17th: Return to Campus
8/17-8/25: Student Development Leadership Training (on campus)
8/21-8/26: Assist with New Student Orientation Events
TBD: Weekly Meetings/Monthly trainings
January 2025: Mid-Year Retreats

In applying for this student leadership position with College Union, 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 College Union 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 College Union, by seeking to love each one, and to be a Christ-like example to them as well as to the students College Union 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 College Union 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.

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