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student leader Opportunities

The Office of New Student Orientation and Student Support has three types of student leadership: Student Directors/Intern, AARO Leaders, and Mustang Corral Leaders:

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Orientation Directors are charged with the planning, programming, and implementation of the two-step orientation program: AARO, and Mustang Corral.  Each director is slotted into a particular orientation program and is also a member of the Orientation Leadership Institute.

Application Process:  Applications due on Friday, October 23, 2009 by 5:00 P.M. Interviews will be held October 26-30, 2009

AARO Leaders are selected each Spring to help implement the two-step orientation process including AARO and Mustang Corral.  All current SMU students are eligible to apply.  Leaders participate in training programs to prepare them for small group leadership, educate them on SMU facts and incoming student questions, as well as provide them with an understanding of effective group facilitation.  This is a paid position ($3,000 stipend) that requires you to be on campus from June 14 until the start of fall semester.

Online applications will be available in February 2010. Applications due on Friday, March 19 by 5:00 PM
Mustang Corral Leaders are selected each Spring to help implement the extended-orientation program, Mustang Corral. All current SMU students are eligible to apply. Leaders participate in training programs to prepare them for small group leadership, educate them on SMU facts and incoming student questions, as well as provide them with an understanding of effective group facilitation. Mustang Corral is a three day, two night off campus retreat that introduces the new students to academic life, spirit and traditions and allows the opportunity to meet other incoming students, faculty, staff, and student leaders. 

Online applications will be available in February 2010. Applications due on Friday, March 19 by 5:00 PM