Orientation Leader/Peer Advisor Program

It’s fun to sing it…O-L-P-A
 

 

Calling all outsanding students!! Each spring semester, the Office of Student Involvement seeks student leaders to serve as Orientation Leaders/Peer Advisors (OL/PA). 
 
The position is divided into two stages:

• Orientation Leader.  In this role, students will serve as the host and guide for new students during the College’s Orientation.  They will facilitate or co-facilitate various workshops to help welcome new students to the community. 

• Peer Advisor. In this role students will plan and facilitate three group meetings for their assigned group of new-students.   These meetings will focus on one or more topics that are pertinent to new students, to help them navigate the first semester of their academic careers.
  

What qualifications do I need to be an OL/PA?

• Availibilty during the scheduled training and New Student Orientation days

• Must be a student currently enrolled at Westchester Community College

• Must be In good disciplinary and academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5)

• Have good time management and communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment and amongst diverse groups

• Desire to work with students, faculty and staff

• Have a positive, motivated attitude

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