Orientation and Student Success

The NDSU Welcome Week Committee is currently accepting applications for Welcome Week Kick-Off Leaders to serve as resources and familiar contacts for new students during their first week on campus during the 2010 Fall semester by leading them to various Welcome Week events, such as Club NDSU, the Presidents' Welcome, and many others!

Q: What is the time commitment for Welcome Week Kick-Off Leaders?
A: Kick-Off Leaders are asked to return to campus by the Friday prior to Opening Weekend for training and will be helping lead students to events from the Saturday of Opening Weekend throughout the first week of school. The events during the week generally do not conflict with classes. See the application packet for a full list of dates.

Q: What are the benefits of being a Kick-Off Leader?
A: Kick-Off Leaders will have a chance to obtain valuable leadership experience through this short-term opportunity! Leaders will also have the opportunity to network with a diverse group of fellow students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Leaders living on campus in Fall 2010 will be able to move in to their residence hall room prior to Kick-Off Leader training. Finally, Kick-Off Leaders will receive $50 in Bison Bucks, a T-shirt, meals during training and New Student Move-In and much more!! For a complete list of benefits, see the application packet.

Q: What do Kick-Off Leaders DO?
A: Kick-Off Leaders will be responsible for helping to gather and lead new students through Welcome Week activities, such as Club NDSU, the Presidents' Welcome, and other great events! Leaders will serve as friendly role-models for all students and will be available to answer questions about NDSU campus services, facilities and activities. For a complete list of Kick-Off Leader responsibilities, see the application packet.

Q: What do I need to know about NDSU to become a Kick-Off Leader?
A: We are happy to provide the training you will need to answer questions asked by incoming students or to know where to direct them to get the answers they need. During training you'll learn how to answer questions about NDSU, the community, activities on and off campus, and you'll get to know a great group of fellow leaders!

Q: Can I be a Kick-Off Leader if I am an RA, an I-CORE member or if I am a member of an athletic team that competes in the fall?
A: Unfortunately, the requirements of the position prevent I-CORE members and residence life staff members from participating as Kick-Off Leaders. However, RAs will be working with Kick-Off Leaders to assist in getting students to events. Student athletes participating in fall sports are encouraged to check the application packet for the required dates and events and then ask their coach if this would conflict with their practice or competition schedule. Please apply if you are able to meet the requirements!

Q: What are the qualifications to become a Kick-Off Leader?
A: To become a Kick-Off Leader, you must be enrolled as a full-time student for the following Fall semester and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.2. Leaders must be able to exercise good judgment and demonstrate enthusiasm and excellent communication skills.

Q: How do I apply to become a Kick-Off Leader?
A: To apply, first complete the application and turn it in to Ceres 211 by Tuesday, March 23rd. Sign up for a group interview time. Attend your interview. Notifications will be sent out to all applicants in early April regarding the position.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact Erika Beseler Thompson, Learning Services/Orientation Coordinator at Erika.Beseler@ndsu.edu or 701.231.5131.