Become a Welcome Week Leader
Mission
Welcome Week Leaders assist students with the transition to Sam Houston State University by helping incoming students with attending Welcome Week events, encouraging them to engage, involve and connect with fellow Bearkats, and fostering Bearkat spirit.
Qualifications
- A desire to be part of a team, being competent on campus culture and tradition, and take pride in Sam Houston State University
- Must have completed 24 credit hours by the start of Fall 2024 and be a full-time student
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Must be in good standing with the university
- Must be accessible via email, phone, and GroupMe
Benefits and Compensation
- Develop leadership and communication experience
- Leave a positive impact on incoming students
- Knowledge of campus resources and services
- Welcome Week Gear
- $350 SCHOLARSHIP to be applied towards Fall 2024 (applied to account after September 1, 2024)
Roles and Responsibilities
- Create a welcome and inclusive environment for Incoming and returning students
- Highly engage new students in welcome week activities
- Recruit and maintain effective communication with assigned student groups
- Maintain a high energy level, enthusiasm, and stamina when working long hours
- Attend mandatory training prior to Welcome Week
- Complete miscellaneous duties as assigned
Welcome Week Events
- Friday, August 23rd - Saturday, September 7th*
*Dates are subject to change
Phone Number: (936) 294-3861
Fax: (936) 294-3652
E-Mail: shsucat@shsu.edu
Mailing Address:
Box 2507 SHSU
Huntsville, TX 77341-2507
Physical Address:
1802 Avenue I, LSC Suite 215
Huntsville, TX 77340