Peer Academic Leader (PAL) - PALs are responsible for floors in Traer Residence Hall or Dempsey/Jobe Hansen Residence Halls. PALs report to staff in the Academic Success Center and Residence Life, and they work directly with the Resident Assistants. PALs are typically sophomores or juniors that are interested in serving as academic mentors to first-year students.
Minimum Qualifications
PAL Application Materials: PAL Position Description | PAL Application | Recommendation Form
Minimum Qualifications
- Overall academic achievement in all areas with a 3.0 cumulative GPA at time of application.
- Ability to be a positive role model.
- Positive attitude and self-motivated.
- Be familiar with and provide referrals to campus resources and support services.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Must be in good social, disciplinary, and academic standing at the time of application and appointment.
- $1,000 per semester to the Housing Costs
- Applications due January 30, 2015
- Recommendation Letters (2) are due by February 2, 2015
- Group and Individual Interviews will be conducted on Saturday, February 7, 2015
- Decisions will be communicated on February 20, 2015
- Acceptance and Contracts due February 27, 2015
PAL Application Materials: PAL Position Description | PAL Application | Recommendation Form