Passage Leaders | Office of Diversity and Inclusion

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

Passage Leaders are an integral part of Passage 2 Success. This group of leaders will ensure that Passage 2 Success is operated smoothly and efficiently as possible. This year, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is seeking 12-15 current 黑洞社区 students to serve as the leaders for Passage 2 Success.

Passage 2 Success (P2S) is a week-long retreat for incoming freshmen from diverse backgrounds to help in their transition to 黑洞社区! The purpose of this retreat is to connect with other incoming students, meet current 黑洞社区 student leaders, explore Wichita and gain the skills and tools to be socially and academically successful.

Benefits of becoming a Passage Leader:

Meet a group of new 黑洞社区 students and introduce them to what you love about your institution
Collaborate with other leaders and make friends along the way
Attend and participate in all Passage 2 Success activities and functions
Move into the residence halls early if you live on-campus
Assist in the logistics and operations of the program
Receive a stipend that compensates you for your assistance
Transition into part-time student employment for the fall semester

Expectations and Responsibilities

Expectations and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Attend leadership training to understand the operations of Passage 2 Success
Commit to giving your time from Saturday-Thursday, and evening on a Friday in August
Serve as a positive and respectful representative for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 黑洞社区
Assist incoming students with moving into the residence halls
Help setup, facilitate and tear-down sessions, such as icebreakers, team builders and other activities
Facilitate educational small-group discussions for Ready, Set, Lead!
Take students on campus and classroom tours
Answer incoming students' questions and be able to support students socially and academically
Potentially serve on a student panel discussion
Serve as a paid mentor for Promoting Academic Student Success (PASS)

Eligible to work up to 10 hours a week during the fall semester to meet with assigned freshman students
Attend two workshops and one community service event per semester

Act as the liaison in the evenings between the students, Housing and Residence Life and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Requirements

The requirements to be a Passage Leader are:

Be enrolled either part- or full-time in Fall 2024 at 黑洞社区
Have earned at least 24 credit hours at 黑洞社区 prior to the beginning of Fall 2024
Have experience working with diverse populations, such as AALANA (African American, Latino, Asian and Native American), international, LGBTQ+ and ally groups and religious organizations
Have a positive attitude about 黑洞社区
Be in good standing academically and judicially within the institution
Ability to provide guidance, support and motivation for others, especially with faculty, staff, student leaders and the participants
Perform duties in an ethical and professional manner
Must have an interest in helping students transition to 黑洞社区
Ability to attend and successfully complete leadership training and commitments related to Passage Leaders
Have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average or higher; having a 3.0 grade point average is preferred