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Mustang Corral--Faculty/Staff Involvement
The Office of New Student Programs is looking for Faculty and Staff members to participate in Mustang Corral. Mustang Corral is a three-day, two-night off campus retreat before classes begin. New students are introduced to faculty, staff, and current students who will teach them about academic life, campus opportunities, and the traditions that shape SMU. Last year, 75% of the 2011 incoming class attended Mustang Corral. This year we are anticipating an even greater turnout and we are seeking Faculty and Staff members that will help transition the class of 2012 to SMU. Faculty and Staff Leaders are an integral part of the Mustang Corral experience and serve as mentors to incoming students as they enter the university.
Where do Faculty and Staff fit in at Mustang Corral?
The Office of New Student Programs offers two volunteer positions for full-time Faculty and Staff members at SMU.
- Mustang Corral Faculty/Staff Leader
-Serve as Faculty/Staff "first contact" for new students.
-Partner with a Mustang Corral Student Leader to facilitate a Round-Up group, focused discussions with 12-15 new students.
-Interact and participate with Mustang Corral Student Leaders and new students through programming at Mustang Corral.
-Foster lasting connections with new students.
- Sneak Preview Participant (Faculty ONLY)
-Sneak Preview is one of the academic components at Mustang Corral designed to showcase academic life on campus. Sneak Preview Participants...
-Lead three, 30 minute classroom-style discussions about a current topic with new students.
*These presentations will be in an informal setting, so audio/visual aids can NOT be provided.
-Offer advice to new students in their first year at SMU.
-Attend and participate in a one day summer information session (July 24: 2:30pm-4:30pm OR August 5: 9:00am-11:00am).
-Attend a half-day of Mustang Corral. Faculty members participating in Sneak Preview will receive a t-shirt, lunch with students, and transportation to and from the retreat sites on Friday, August 22nd.
Why should I volunteer for Mustang Corral?
Faculty/Staff involvement in Mustang Corral is essential to incoming student success! New students enjoy meeting and learning about what different Faculty/Staff in this informal setting. Many Faculty/Staff Leaders have found Mustang Corral to be a positive experience that connects them with students, both incoming and current, in other meaningful ways and we believe it is an essential and necessary element to their transition to SMU. The Mustang Corral Team works all Spring Semester and Summer to develop an educational and meaningful curriculum to engage Mustang Corral participants in the university community.
Research shows that it is very important to create and foster these initial connections between new students and Faculty/Staff. The relationships between students and Faculty/Staff are often a deciding factor for new students in determining their comfort level at their new university. We are looking for YOUR involvement and support in this important program so that we can retain these students!
What is the time commitment if I choose to participate?
Mustang Corral Faculty/Staff Leaders' time commitment is as follows:
-April 29, 2008: Faculty/Staff and Student Leader
Mixer; Hughes-Trigg Student Center Commons; Time TBD
-August 18, 2008: Mustang Corral Faculty/Staff and
Student Leader Training; Hughes-Trigg Student Center; 1pm-5pm
-August 20, 2008: Mustang Cookout (optional)
-August 21-23, 2008: Mustang Corral
Mustang Corral Sneak Preview Participants' time commitment is as follows
(Faculty ONLY):
-April 29, 2008: Faculty/Staff and Student Leader
Mixer; Hughes-Trigg Student Center Commons; Time TBD
-July 24, 2008: 2:30pm-4:30pm OR August 5, 2008:
9:00am-11:00am--Sneak Preview Summer Information Session
-August 22, 2008: Attend a half-day of Mustang Corral
for the Sneak Preview Session
Can I serve as a Mustang Corral Faculty/Staff Leader and a Sneak Preview Participant?
Yes, you can! We've had several Faculty Members serve as Mustang Corral Faculty/Staff Leaders and Sneak Preview Leaders for past Mustang Corral experiences.
If I am a Mustang Corral Faculty/Staff Leader, where do I stay at the retreat sites?
As a Faculty/Staff Leader, your accommodations will consist of a comfortable, air-conditioned lodge complete with restrooms for all Faculty/Staff Leaders. You will not be sleeping in a cabin with students, nor will you have to share a restroom with them.
Who can I contact if I have questions about these opportunities?
Please direct all of your questions to Emily Sandvall, Coordinator of New Student Programs. She can be contacted via e-mail at efallin@smu.edu or 214-768-4332.
Are there any incentives to participate as a Faculty/Staff volunteer?
Yes! Human Resources offers Wellpower points for your participation in
Mustang Corral. The Mustang Corral Team also has a incentives for your
help recruiting faculty/staff volunteers. If you recruit three or more other
members of the SMU community to serve as Mustang Corral Faculty/Staff Leaders
and/or Sneak Preview Participants, your name will be entered into a drawing to
win a fabulous prize! Prizes include the following: a
Sprinkles gift certificate, 1hr. session with a personal trainer followed by a
30-minute chair massage at Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports, Kona Grill gift
certificates, an Avalon Salon gift certificate, FREE gas at Tom Thumb, and more to come!
To be included in this drawing, the Faculty/Staff member you recruit must list
your name on their registration form.
How do I volunteer for these opportunities?
Registration to be a Mustang Corral Faculty/Staff Leader or a Sneak Preview Participant can be completed by clicking the link below. After registration you will receive updates from our staff about Mustang Corral and the class of 2012!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A FACULTY/STAFF VOLUNTEER POSITION
