Thank you for your interest in serving as an AppolCorps Leader. The link to the application is on the bottom of this page. Before you apply, read the following information about The AppolCorps and the responsibilities of the position.

The AppolCorps (APPalachian Orientation Leader Corps) is a group of 200+ ASU students who serve the university as orientation leaders during Welcome Weekend in August. These student leaders welcome the new students to ASU and assist these students in their transition to college life at Appalachian. Appol Corps was started as a response to freshmen students who felt a bit overwhelmed about starting college. The first Welcome Weekend, then known as Phase 2 Orientation, occurred in August 1982, and the first group of student leaders known as The AppolCorps were formed in 1983. Over twenty-five years later, AppolCorps Leaders are still helping new students find their place at Appalachian!

Position Title: AppolCorps Leader
Reports to: AppolCorps Coordinator

To serve as a small group co-leader during Welcome Weekend Orientation by assisting new students in acclimating to university life. By serving as peer counselor/mentor, you can help to make this transition a smooth and enjoyable one.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Attend all training programs for AppolCorps Leaders (Spring: Saturday, April 28th - Fall Wednesday, August 15th and Thursday, August 16th)
• Serve as the co-peer leader for a group of approximately 28 new students participating in Orientation (August 17-20)
• Conduct three to four small group sessions with your group in accordance with the Orientation Program.
• Attend and participate as appropriate in all sessions during Welcome Weekend and ensure that your students arrive for these sessions.
• Develop an awareness of the educational, social, cultural, personal and professional opportunities that are available for students and introduce the new students to these opportunities
• Maintain a 2.25 cumulative grade point average.
• Read the Summer Reading Book

• Relationships – We believe that meaningful relationships are both the ultimate goal and the means by which all other goals of the orientation program are met. It is through these meaningful connections created by Appol Corps Leaders that we create the Appalachian family.
• Inclusion – We strive to create an atmosphere of respect and appreciation of diverse perspectives and cultures, so that students feel comfortable being themselves.
• Community – Individuals excel when they become an integral part of the communities by establishing meaningful and effective relationships. Our programs honor the communities of which students are a part. Further, our programs use the context of smaller communities for student learning. Each Appol Corps group is made of 2 co-leaders and 24-28 students.
• Transitions – We believe that the optimal opportunity for student learning and development is during periods of change. We strive to create an environment that offers challenge and support to students in transition. Appol Corps Leaders play an important role in the transition from high to college, or from one college to another.
• Student Experience – We believe that the student experience should be exciting, fun and challenging. With this in mind, our programs are designed to help people develop and practice the skills they need to live and learn. People learn by accepting and meeting real challenges. We are committed to inspiring students to explore and develop their understanding of themselves, their communities, and leadership.

The application process for Appol Corps 2012 has ended.