Student Engagement Leader Standards

1. Commit to the mission and vision of the International Student Programs office. 
2. Commit to the team for the full academic year August 2025-May 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 my own passions and develop my talents, skills, and gifts as I serve in this role for other leaders, my organization, and the campus.
7. Serve as an ambassador of Wheaton College, embodying Christian ethics 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 myself, knowing that honesty with oneself results in honesty with others. 
12. Recognize my location and perspective as a leader in a grace-filled 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. 

Additional Expectations

1. Each Resident will have a specific role on cabinet to support the mission and goals of the International Apartments the year
2. Residents will participate in a weekly 1.5 hours cabinet meeting for team development, planning, and fellowship
3. Residents will host students for a meal or casual program 3 times per month, each semester
4. Residents will collaborate with ISP and/or other student organizations to host a larger event 1 time per semester
5. Residents may be asked to host international students, in their apartment, over Christmas or Spring Break, depending on space availability and student need
6. The cabinet President will meet weekly with the ISP director
7. Residents must plan to live in the International Apartments for the full academic year

Student leaders must attend the following events: 

1. Spring Training: March 29th, 9:30am-1pm at Fireside in Lower Beamer
2. ISP Banquet: Incoming student leaders are invited to attend ISP Banquet 2025 (Sunday, April 13th, 5-9pm) and expected to attend ISP Banquet 2026 (TBD April). 
   1. International New Student Orientation (President Only): President arrives on Monday, August 11th for 5:30pm dinner to prepare to lead International Student Orientation. You will organize and facilitate Orientation week events, including Passport to Wheaton for all new international students.
3. Student Leader Training Week (all cabinet members): Cabinet members must arrive on campus by Sunday, August 17th for dinner at 5:30 pm to kick of SLT week.
4. ISP monthly Gather meetings (TBD, September-Apri)- usually includes dinner + a 1.5 hr training.

Wheaton College Student Engagement

Student Leader Applicant Consent

2025-2026

In applying for this student leadership position within International Student Programs(ISP), 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 ISP 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 ISP,  by  seeking to love each one,  and to be a Christ-like example to them as well as to the students ISP 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 ISP 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.

Please read through the position descriptions before continuing.

President 

The president is responsible for vision-casting, planning and leading meetings (with the VP), empowering cabinet members to fulfill their duties and generally accepting responsibility for the activities and well-being of the team. The President also meets weekly with the ISP Director to support their role, provide feedback for the team, and encourage leadership development.

Vice President

The vice president (VP) will meet with the President to plan the weekly agenda and provide additional leadership for the weekly meetings. They will help the President align meetings to the team mission and goals and can become a versatile role to other members on the team. The VP will be primarily responsible for team dynamics and member care, which includes coordinating Cabinet hangouts and connecting one-on-one with other cabinet members.

Administrator

The cabinet administrator is responsible for documenting the dialogue and planning that occurs during weekly meetings and maintaining up to date/accurate records in the team's Google Drive. The administrator will support the International Apartments mission through their organization of historical and current records.

Events Coordinator (2 Positions)

While the entire cabinet will share the responsibility of brainstorming and hosting events, the event coordinators will provide leadership for this process. Event coordinators will ensure events are strategic, creative, and implemented successfully. Overseeing event logistics may include: shopping, reserving campus spaces/equipment, communicating with partner organizations, etc. Ideally, the cabinet event coordinators will represent the women's and men's apartments.

Business Manager

The Business Manager is responsible for overseeing all money transactions and financial records of the organization. This includes: managing regular shopping and the use of the cabinet credit card, advising cabinet members on filling out expense reports for organization purchases and ensuring the strategic and effective use of cabinet funds. 

Publicity Managers (2 Positions)

The Publicity Managers (2) are responsible for sharing, with campus, the mission and events of the International Apartments throughout the year. This includes providing leadership for the cabinet Instagram account, designing posters/advertisements, and raising awareness of the Apartments community through creative means. Ideally, the cabinet publicity managers will represent the women's and men's apartments.

Reference Requirement: All applicants for ISP student leader roles must submit a reference form completed by a Wheaton College faculty / staff member, or an adult supervisor/mentor that would be able to speak to your strengths and areas for growth in relation to this application. Please share the following link to your reference and ensure that they complete the form by Friday, February 14th Student Leader Reference

Interview Sign Ups: All applicants will meet with Jerry Woehr, ISP Director, and a current Int'l Apartments resident as part of the selection process. Please use this link to sign up for an interview!