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 Saturday, May 2, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. I will attend this on-campus event.

● I commit to attend the IGNITE reception meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (Phelps, 3:45pm to 5:15pm).

● The OMD Student Leadership Training is scheduled for Aug 17 through Aug 22, 2026. I will be attend this required Training. The approved student arrival is Sunday, Aug 16th from 2pm to 5pm. I will attend the OMD Student Leadership Training kick off dinner on Sunday, August 16th, 6pm, Phelps.

             
● If I am a cabinet president, I will establish and attend a monthly 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 the current President and Staff Advisor. You will be notified via email with more details. Interviews will be in-person.

President

Job Description:

The primary role of the President is to be the figurehead of Koinonia. It is essential for the President to be in constant communication with Koinonia’s cabinet, Koinonia’s faculty/staff advisors, the OMD director, the Senior Administrative Cabinet, OMD cabinet presidents, Wheaton’s Asian/Asian American student organizations, Office of Intercultural Engagement, and other student organizations. The President should ensure and enforce that cabinet members remain committed to their individual responsibilities and Koinonia’s collective mission/vision whilst also promoting a healthy environment for the cabinet in line with its vision for Christ-centered fellowship.

 

Responsibilities:

● To represent Koinonia as its primary spokesperson
● To develop and maintain a shared vision for Koinonia
● To maintain a healthy environment for Koinonia Cabinet
● To lead and develop Koinonia’s cabinet members
● To hold Koinonia’s cabinet accountable to its mission and their responsibilities
● To build relationships with Koinonia’s cabinet members, other AAPI organizations, and with other OMD student organizations

 

Powers:

● Can call and lead all Koinonia meetings
● Can call the deciding vote in internal cabinet decisions

 

Expectations:

● Weekly meetings with staff advisor
● Bi-weekly meeting with Staff Advisor and FG Director 
● Regular meetings with faculty advisors
● Monthly meetings with the OMD director
● Monthly meetings with OMD Presidents (Synergy)
● Ad-hoc meetings with the leaders of Wheaton’s AAPI community
● Keep contact with sponsors and keep them updated

 

Qualifications:

● Junior or Senior class status
● Has experience and knowledge in student leadership, team development, and AAPI culture and history
● Displays wisdom, patience, and discernment in conflict resolution
● Exhibits care and intentionality in reaching out to people
● Is personable, easy to approach and familiar with the OMD Office
● Embodies and models Christ-like servant leadership