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     Getting Involved in Student Leadership


     It is a well-known fact that students who get involved during college have a more positive overall college experience. Spring semester is the time to apply for 2008-2009 student leadership positions all across campus, so don’t let your student forget that now is the time to think about plans for next year! With an array of leadership opportunities, please encourage your student to find a position that fits their interests and apply!


The following positions will be posted at the end of this month:

Resident Assistant The primary resource for students in the residence halls, RAs build community, plan events, and ensure the best on-campus living experience possible. rlif@plu.edu

Student Involvement & Leadership Intern
SIL Interns are responsible for creating campus life at PLU, especially during late weekend nights. They plan dances, casino nights, trips and more. sil@plu.edu

Diversity Advocate The Diversity Center bring together people and ideas to celebrate our shared human experience while exploring, affirming, and enriching dignity and diversity in our community. Diversity Advocates are the students who make the Diversity Center a great place to be! dcenter@plu.edu

Sojourner Advocate Offering peer support to students preparing for or returning from study away experience, Sojourner Advocates work for the Wang Center for International Programs to help make these transitions seamless. wangctr@plu.edu

Leadership Fellow Fellows either work with emerging leaders on campus to enhance students’ experience or serve as tutors and mentors for urban youth in the Tacoma community. sil@plu.edu

Student Orientation Coordinator SOCs work through the summer to prepare for New Student Orientation (Sept. 4-8).  They hire, train and supervise Orientation Guides and make new students feel welcome as they become Lutes! new@plu.edu

Orientation Guide OGs are volunteers who move in early and help make new Lutes feel welcome during New Student Orientation! OG’s have training & volunteer from Aug. 31-Sept. 8. new@plu.edu


Positions posted in February:

Volunteer Center Co-Director The Volunteer Center is the hub for all student volunteer opportunities in the community. The Co-Directors are responsible for this student-run Center. pubserv@plu.edu

After School Enrichment Program Mentor
pubserv@plu.edu

America Reads Tutor
pubserv@plu.edu


Positions posted in March:

Campus Ministry Intern From student programming to assisting in worship, Campus Ministry Interns provide support and student creativity to the spiritual life on the PLU campus. cmin@plu.edu

University Congregation Council (volunteer position) University Congregation is only one of two student run churches in all of the ELCA. U Cong Council oversees the planning and implementation of weekly on-campus church services as well as an annual spring break service trip. cmin@plu.edu

Residence Hall Association (elected) RHA serves as a campus wide leadership board for educational, social and spiritual programming that takes place in the residence halls. rha@plu.edu

Residence Hall Council (elected) From homecoming and holiday parties to all campus events, student leaders in each of the halls on campus provide a unique dimension to each of the halls! rha@plu.edu

ASPLU Student Government (elected) The ASPLU President and Vice President are integral to the student experience. In addition to running a large organization with several student leaders, ASPLU executives serve as a strong bridge between the student body and the PLU staff and faculty. asplu@plu.edu

ASPLU Directors From planning large programs and outdoor recreation trips to supporting diversity-related clubs and off campus students, ASPLU directors serve as an important component of the offerings on the PLU campus. asplu@plu.edu

ASPLU Senators (elected) This voluntary position speaks on behalf of students throughout the campus. Senators serve by networking with the student body and carrying out initiatives to support various student populations. asplu@plu.edu


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Questions about Leadership Opportunities? Contact Student Involvement and Leadership!

Allison Stephens
sil@plu.edu
253-535-7195
SIL webpage

For paid leadership positions, visit Student Employment


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