SI: Inter-Class Council Application 2025-2026

Dear Inter-Class Council Applicant:

We are excited about your interest in joining Inter-Class Council for the upcoming year. Inter-Class Council serves the Wheaton College campus as a voice and force to form relationships amongst the student body. Inter-Class Council members, along with the organization’s chief advisor, will plan and hold events dedicated to fostering school spirit and bridging the gap between the student body and the campus.

Next year’s Inter-Class Council will consist of 9 positions: freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior co-presidents in addition to a chairperson for the organization. Co-presidents will ideally apply together in pairs. Each applicant will need to submit their own individual application.

All information received both in your application and from references is kept private. The application consists of the application form and two references (one from a faculty or staff member and one from a peer). Send your references this form (open, and then copy and paste for your references). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

If you have any questions regarding this application process, please feel free to contact us; we would love to talk with you.

Sincerely,

Crystal Cartwright
Inter-Class Council Advisor

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Please indicate the name of your co-president applicant:

Are you available for the Student Leadership Training on campus, which includes moving back onto campus on August 17th?*

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Please include an explanation if the answer is no.

Are you applying for any other student leadership positions?*

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If yes, which Organization?

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Current GPA:*

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

Date of Graduation:*

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Why do you want to be part of Inter-Class Council? What are some strengths that you would bring?*

Who is your example of an effective leader? How has their example inspired you and how do you envision that affecting your role as a member of Inter-Class Council?*

Please share your definition of student representation and its significance for the student body. *

In a few sentences or bullet points, describe what you would hope to accomplish on campus by serving as part of Inter-Class Council?*

Besides Inter-Class Council, what other commitments will you have next year, including your academic load? *

In accepting the role on Inter-Class Council, I agree to embody and pursue the qualities outlined below.

General Student Leader Qualities

1. Commit to the mission and vision of Inter-Class Council.
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
8/17-8/27: Student Leadership Training (on campus)
TBD: Weekly Council Meetings

In applying for this student leadership position with Student Government Association, 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 SGA 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 SGA, by seeking to love each one, and to be a Christ-like example to them as well as to the students SGA 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 SGA 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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