2022 Student Trustee Application - Omicron Delta Kappa

General Instructions

There are five (5) sections.

Section 1 – Personal Information: Campus and permanent contact information are required.

Section 2 – Institutional Information: Information about undergraduate and graduate/professional programs (if appropriate). Applicants must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a degree program at an accredited college or university at the time of election (September 1, 2022).

Section 3 – O∆K Involvement: Applicants will be evaluated by the Board Nominations Subcommittee on the basis of their (a) local, regional and/or national visibility in the Society, (b) participation in the Society at the local, regional, or national level, and (c) other contributions to the Society that relate to the advancement of O∆K’s mission and ideals.

Section 4 – Written Statement: Applicants are required to submit a written statement through this form (700-word maximum). It is recommended that applicants write the statement in a text-editing program and copy the proofed/edited text into the text box when ready to submit. Pay close attention to format instructions. If selected as one of the candidates for election, we will publish the written statement on the election webpage.

Section 5 – Documents: A resume (.pdf) and professional quality photo (.jpg or .png). The applicant’s attached resume should focus on campus, volunteer, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership skills. If selected as one of the candidates for election, we will publish photo on the election webpage. Resume should NOT include personal contact information (remove address, phone numbers, and email addresses).

All required information must be complete. The review committee will not consider any incomplete application.

Application hints: Submit a professional-level application. We will judge the submission on style, grammar, syntax, and quality of writing. Please make sure to complete a review all submitted information to ensure it is of the highest quality.

When all the required documentation and information is assembled and is ready to be submitted, select NEXT.

If any part of the required documentation or information is missing or not complete, EXIT the form now.

Section 1: Personal Information *

Personal Information

Last Name *

First Name *

Middle Name or Initial *

Campus Address *

All address fields must be complete to continue.

Country

City

State

Zip code

Campus Email *

Personal Address *

Country

City

State

Zip code

Personal Email *

Mobile Phone *

By supplying my mobile phone I authorize O∆K to text me with reminders about the election process and accept any charges that may result from my service provider.

Section 2: O∆K Involvement

O∆K Involvement

Institution (Circle) of Initiation *

Year of Initiation *

I am/have been an O∆K circle officer. *

Yes

O∆K Involvement *

Nominees will be evaluated by the Board Nominations Subcommittee on the basis of their (a) local, regional and/or national visibility in the Society, (b) participation in the Society at the local, regional, or national level, and (c) other contributions to the Society that relate to the advancement of O∆K’s mission and ideals.

Section 3a: Undergraduate Information

What is your current educational status? *

Enrolled as an Undergraduate fall 2020

Accepted as Graduate/Professional fall 2020

Other: Please Explain

Educational Information Instructions

Please select the item which best describes your current educational status. You will be required to complete all the information necessary for each level that pertains to that status.

Undergraduate Information

Undergraduate Institution *

Undergraduate Major(s) *

List all for which you will receive a separate degree.

Undergraduate Minor(s)

(if applicable)

Cumulative GPA/Scale *

Example: 3.5/4.0 (Minimum required GPA is 3.25/4.0)

Undergraduate Graduation Date (mm/yyyy) *

List the approximate date if actual date is not confirmed.

Section 3b: Graduate/Professional

Graduate/Professional Information

This section only needs to be completed if you are currently enrolled in graduate/professional studies. Select NEXT at the bottom of the page to skip.

Graduate/Professional Institution

Degree Program

Classification (First year, second year, etc.)

Cumulative GPA/Scale

Ex: 3.75/4.0

Graduate/Professional Graduation Date (mm/yyyy)

List approximate date if actual date is not confirmed.

Section 4: Personal Statement

Personal Statement *

Provide a written state about your interest in serving O∆K on the Board of Trustees, your engagement with O∆K at the circle, your leadership philosophy, the purpose for running, and goals for the Society's future. (500-700 words)

Section 5: Document Upload

Document Upload Instructions

The resume is required in pdf form. The applicant’s attached resume should focus on campus, volunteer, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership skills.

Please ensure that all pages are legible and sequentially numbered. The document should be named in the following format:

LastName.FirstInitial.DocumentName

Example: Public.J.Resume

The photo should be in .jpg or .png format and be high resolution.

Resume *

Photo *

The photo should be a high-quality professional-quality headshot.

Captcha *

reCAPTCHA is required.

Application Agreement

Agree

By submitting this application, I understand and agree to the following: I am presently enrolled in or admitted to a degree program for fall 2020. I will participate in a screening interview. I will participate in a live candidate forum that will be broadcast through the internet. I understand that this position is for three years beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2023. I agree that I have read and understood the expectations of this position. I certify that the information I have given on this application is complete and correct. I understand my failure to provide complete, accurate, and truthful information on this application will be grounds to deny or withdraw my application.