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Wildcat Welcome Team
Wildcat Welcome Team members assume many roles throughout Connections and Welcome Weekend. They are selected to serve as role models for incoming students by displaying the responsibility and maturity of an upper-class student. Wildcat Welcome Team members work in small and large groups with first-year students, transfer students, guests of new students, College faculty and staff. A Wildcat Welcome Team member must be flexible, and willing to learn and accept responsibility. A high level of motivation, enthusiasm and dedication is also required in order to ensure the success of the Connections Program and Welcome Weekend.
Qualifications Desired in a Wildcat Welcome Team Member:
- Be responsible, reliable, confident and flexible.
- Possess strong communication skills in order to facilitate group discussions.
- Demonstrate a commitment to helping others and enjoy working with people.
- Demonstrate a sincere desire to learn about Penn College, its traditions, its policies, its people and its programs.
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Be willing and available to attend ALL training and required sessions.
Benefits of Becoming a Wildcat Welcome Team Member:
- $200 College Store Gift Card
- Free leadership skills training!
- Opportunity to return to campus early!
- Meals for the duration of the training program and Welcome Weekend!
- Great t-shirts!