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 2009-20010 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! All positions will be posted on the
Student Employment website.
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.eduDiversity 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.eduSojourner 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.eduLeadership Fellow Fellows either work with emerging leaders on campus to enhance students’ experience or serve tutors and mentors for urban youth in the Tacoma community.
sil@plu.eduOrientation 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.eduVolunteer 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.eduAfter School Enrichment Program Mentor
pubserv@plu.eduAmerica Reads Tutor
pubserv@plu.eduWomen’s Center Intern Be part of the Women’s Center mission as you develop events (Women’s History Month, Love Your Body Day), make the Center a cozy place to hang out, and outreach to the campus and Tacoma communities.
womencen@plu.edu SAPET Coordinator The Sexual Assault Prevention Education Team is a group of students equipped to educate their peers about these important issues. The SAPET Coordinator makes it all happen!
womencen@plu.eduCampus 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.eduUniversity Congregation Council (volunteer position) University Congregation is only one of two student run church 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.eduResidence 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.eduResidence 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.eduASPLU (Student Government) Elections 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.eduASPLU 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.eduASPLU 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.eduQuestions about Leadership Opportunities?
Contact Student Involvement and Leadership!
Allison Stephens
sil@plu.edu 253-535-7195
www.plu.edu/student-involvement