Attention New College Students! Orientation 2012 is on its way!
New College Orientation week is an amazing experience which cannot be missed! Meet new people, learn about New College, and get your formal introduction to the University of Toronto during this fun week of events! Applications for Co-Chairs, Orientation Leaders, Orientation Executives, and Troopers are now open, read below for more information.
1) Orientation Co-Chairs (2): Interested in planning, advertising, and executing a large scale week long event for over 700 people? The Orientation Chair application deadline has been extended. Apply now for this amazing role! Additional responsibilities of the position are outlined here. It is highly recommended that students applying have at least one year experience as a New College Orientation Executive or Leader. Any extracurricular experience in the fields of management, event planning, or program coordination are considered to be valuable for this position.
Application Process
Applicants should submit a copy of their resume along with a statement of intent outlining applicable skills, experiences, and interest in the position. Successful applicants will be invited to an in-person interview and be expected to prepare a short presentation on a given topic.
Completed applications should be emailed to: ncorientation2011@gmail.com or dropped off in person at the Office of Residence and Student Life
Applications are now due: Friday, March 2 at 4pm.
2) Orientation Executives (15-20): Students in Executive positions are responsible for planning and organizing all of Orientation Week Events. They work under the direction of the Co-Chairs and must collaborate with all other Executive members in a team setting. Volunteers are expected to: attend planning meetings, create the Orientation schedule, design promotional materials, update websites, and communicate with third-party vendors and companies for the implementation of events. Executive positions run from May-September and are responsible for the execution of events during Orientation week.
Applications: forms can be found here and are due to the Office of Residence and Student Life by Monday, March 12 at 4pm.
3) Orientation Leaders (80-90): Leaders are mainly responsible for guiding the first-year students throughout Orientation week. They are paired up with another Leader and assigned a group of approximately 12-15 students. Leaders are the first point of contact for incoming students, providing a knowledgeable and welcoming experience to New College and the University of Toronto. Leaders are responsible for keeping track of their students, encouraging them to attend events, and for their general well being during the week. Leaders must attend all Orientation Week events, including training sessions throughout the summer.
Applications: forms can be found here and are due to the Office of Residence and Student Life by Monday, March 12 at 4pm.
4) Orientation Troopers (20-25): Troopers work closely with the Executive team in order to act as extra hands in the implementation and execution of Orientation Week events. If you are unavailable during the summer, but still wish to be involved with Orientation in the Fall, this is the role for you! Troopers help with everything including: set up and clean up, material distribution, handling deliveries, Orientation Kits, and serving food. Like Leaders, Troopers are expected to attend all Orientation Week events. However, because they are not assigned a group of students Troopers are expected to be a mobile welcoming committee, providing information or help to students and Orientation members as needed. Without Troopers many events and activities would not be possible.
Applications: forms can be found here and are due to the Office of Residence and Student Life by Monday, March 12 at 4pm.
Any questions can be emailed to:
Josée Matte & Andy McMaster, New College Orientation Chairs 2011, ncorientation2011@gmail.com or
Julie Guindon, Assistant Director, Student Life and Leadership, julie.guindon@utoronto.ca