Aurora University

Peer Advisor Information and Application

Submission Deadline: March 18, 2005

Purpose

The Peer Advisors will assist the First-Year Faculty Advisors in orienting, mentoring, and guiding first-year students in their transition to Aurora University. The Peer Advisors report to the Dean of First-Year Students.

Selection

The selection of the Peer Advisors will be based upon the quality of their application, academic record, and interview. Twenty students will be selected as Peer Advisors, along with five alternates.

Responsibilities

• Participate in AU4U Registration and Orientation & Training – May 19-21, June 16-21, & August 4-5.
• Participate in Fall Welcome Week activities
• Attend three campus events per term with first-year cohort, as well as one event with cohort and First-Year Faculty Advisor
• Communicate with First-Year Cohort on a regular basis
• Communicate with First-Year Faculty Advisor on a regular basis
• Be available for four hours per week for admissions tours
• Attend all Open Houses, Scholarship Dinners, and other admissions events
• May host a minimum of one overnight visit per term

Optional Assignment

• Assist with teaching First-Year Seminar (FYS), and receive one semester hour of academic credit; First-Year Seminar assignment made based on interest and availability
  

Compensation

$1000 per year in three installments contingent upon favorable reviews by the Dean of First-Year Students, and the Director of the Sophomore Experience, with input from the First-Year Faculty Advisor and the Admissions staff.

Application

To apply, please download this application form (Acrobat PDF file), print, complete, and return to Jodi Koslow Martin via campus mail.

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