FYM (First-‐Year Mentor) Position Description - Friends University

FYM (First-­‐Year Mentor) Position Description First-­‐Year Mentors (FYMs) are students who assist their peer students in transitioning to Friends University. They are student leaders who represent diverse backgrounds and fields of study and will fulfill the responsibilities of assisting with the summer Enrollment Days, Fall Orientation, and Spring Orientation. For each of these programs, the FYMs are each responsible for leading a small group and helping them learn about the Friends University culture, gain life skills to be successful during college and after, assist in the education and understanding of the academic demands, and explore new ideas and concepts. The following are dates and events that FYMs will need to attend and/or assist with: • Spring Retreat o March 30 th -­‐31 st (approximately 6pm on the 30 th until 5pm on the 31 st ) (You will need to make arrangements prior to the retreat to accommodate your work schedule, practice schedule, etc. Failure to attend the retreat may affect your ability to serve in this leadership role.) • Enrollment Days (each FYM will need to plan to be available for these dates. We will work around your class schedule for the April date.) o April 13 – Honors Registration o May 16 o June 6, 27 o July 18 o August 8 • Summer Training o August 13 th – 17 th (TENTATIVE) (approximately 9am-­‐5pm each day) • Fall Orientation o Saturday, August 18 tho Monday, August 20 thFYMs will be compensated financially as well as through leadership development. FYMs must maintain at least a cumulative GPA of 2.75 and be in good standing with Friends University. Please fill out a FYM application by Friday, March 9th at 5:00pm. You can turn in a paper application in the Student Affairs office, lower level of Casado. You will need to sign up for an interview time when you submit your application. (Interviews will begin the week of March 12-­‐16th.) For more information, please contact, the Assistant Director of Campus & Career Transitions or the Lead FYMs. Sarah Jewell Chris Loucks Amanda Pickett sarah_jewell@friends.edu christopher_loucks@student.friends.edu amanda_pickett@students.friends.edu 316.295.5878

FYM(First-­‐Year Mentor) Application 2012 Personal Data Name ______________________________________________________________________________________ Permanent Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________ State _________________ Zip Code _____________ School Address ______________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________ State _________________ Zip Code _____________ Home Phone __________________ Cell Phone __________________ E-­‐mail ____________________________ Banner ID # (ie. N00XXXXXX) _________________________ T-­‐shirt & Polo Size ___________________________ Academic Information Major(s) ____________________________________________ Minor(s) ________________________________ Fall 2010 GPA _________ Cumulative GPA _________ Class Year _____________Expected Graduation Date ___ Did you transfer to Friends University? Yes No If yes, from which institution(s) did you transfer? ___________________________________________________ Applicant Questions Please briefly respond to the following questions on a separate piece of paper: (please type) 1. Why are you interested in serving as a FYM and what do hope to learn from this leadership role? 2. Please list prior or current leadership or volunteer experience, describe your responsibilities (duties, offices held, etc.), and explain how these experiences relate to this position. 3. Please write a welcome e-­‐mail to a new student, including any pertinent information that you think they should know about Friends University. Application Checklist 1. Submit the application and applicant questions to the Student Affairs Office by Friday, March 9th at 5:00pm. 2. Sign up for an interview when you submit your application. 3. Submit completed recommendation form (form is provided within this packet; form must be completed by faculty member) 4. Complete interview process. Return the application and all supporting materials to the Student Affairs Office located in the Casado Campus Center, lower level -­‐-­‐ by 5:00pm on Friday, March 9, 2012.

2012 FYM (First-­‐Year Mentor) Recommendation Form The student who has given you this form is applying for a FYM (First-­‐Year Mentor) position with the Campus & Career Transitions office. These students are chosen to work as leaders and as part of a team. They will work closely with groups of first-­‐year or transfer students during the Friends University enrollment days and the fall orientation program. As you can imagine, recommendations are invaluable in providing information about candidates. Thank you for your time and assistance. Please return this form by Friday, March 9, 2012 at 5:00pm. FYM Selection Committee Attn: Sarah Jewell Friends University, Campus & Career Transitions 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS 67213 Please feel free to fax (316.295.5572) or email (orientation@friends.edu) your recommendation. Name of Applicant _____________________________________________________________ Name of Person providing the recommendation:____________________________________ How long have you known this applicant? _________________________________________________________ In what capacity? _____________________________________________________________________________ Please rate the applicant on the following: Poor Excellent Ability to accept responsibility 1 2 3 4 5 No opportunity to observe Level of maturity 1 2 3 4 5 No opportunity to observe Academic focus/engagement 1 2 3 4 5 No opportunity to observe Communication Skills 1 2 3 4 5 No opportunity to observe Reliability 1 2 3 4 5 No opportunity to observe Ability to work with new people 1 2 3 4 5 No opportunity to observe Overall leadership qualities 1 2 3 4 5 No opportunity to observe Overall, I give this student: My Highest Recommendation (in the top 10% of students I know) A Strong Recommendation (in the top 20-­‐50% of students I know) A Moderate Recommendation (please explain your reservations) I do not recommend this student for reason(s) stated below Please explain moderate recommendations or reasons for not recommending this student: Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ________________________