https://sites.google.com/a/ncssm.edu/senior-work-service-leadership-positions/common-application
How do you define leadership?
(50 word limit)
Your answer
Leadership is the process of guiding someone or a group of people toward a goal using wisdom. For me, it is the privilege of helping others to reach their goals. Leaders are those whom people go to for help, and the people who initiate positive change in their communities.
Some of the qualities desirable for a student leader are: creativity, problem solving, conflict resolution, peer counseling, organization and empathy. Which one of these (or more) is a personal strength and why?
(200 word limit)
Your answer
Creativity-
Formal- Piano, theater
Informal- Grandmother taught me how to sew, …show more content…
To appreciate the diversity of NCSSM and Durham as a whole, students should be given more opportunities to explore the racially and socioeconomically diverse community around them. As a student leader, I would help create those opportunities. For example, as an RLA, I would create hall activities involving trips to cultural events in the community. As a SIDE Leader, I would incorporate cultural issues and topics into my enrichments. In either position, I would prioritize promoting unity within the NCSSM community and beyond.
What information do you feel people would find most interesting or surprising about you?
(50 word limit)
Your answer
Artsy side-
Takes education very seriously, some only get to see that side of me
Also very interested in poetry, taught myself the ukulele, passionate about music, love theater. Inspired by artists I am typically perceived as a focused, no-nonsense sort of person. Although I am serious at times, I also have a sense of humor and embrace my creative side. I write and do spoken word poetry, love listening to and playing music, and have done theater for many years.
Give, and explain, an example of how you have taken on a role of additional responsibility during the past two years.
(100 word …show more content…
I learned how to do sound through troubleshooting and problem solving, as well as self conducted research and reading
Dealt with musicians, sound problems
I trained my peers who took over when I came to NCSSM Between 2013 and 2016, I lead my church’s youth A/V team. During the first year, I primarily taught myself how to operate the sound and lighting systems and use the presentation software with limited guidance from more experienced sound technicians. I acquired an intimate understanding of the equipment, allowing me to troubleshoot effectively and independently. In addition to running sound during practice and service, I also trained the new members of the sound team, who operated smoothly after I came to NCSSM. Through communicating with the musicians, solving problems, and teaching my peers, I practiced invaluable leadership skills.
Are there any disciplinary levels received at NCSSM that you would like to explain?
Your answer
Nope
Please list whom you are asking to complete recommendations and the corresponding position.
(i.e. Bob Gotwals - Engineering TA, Elizabeth Moose - RLA, Student Ambassador)
Jessica Sullivan- RLA, Louise Batta- RLA, Ari Sholomon- RLA, Gerri Odum- RLA, SIDE leader, Sarah Letchworth- SIDE Leader, Justin Plummer- RLA, SIDE
How do you define leadership?
(50 word limit)
Your answer
Leadership is the process of guiding someone or a group of people toward a goal using wisdom. For me, it is the privilege of helping others to reach their goals. Leaders are those whom people go to for help, and the people who initiate positive change in their communities.
Some of the qualities desirable for a student leader are: creativity, problem solving, conflict resolution, peer counseling, organization and empathy. Which one of these (or more) is a personal strength and why?
(200 word limit)
Your answer
Creativity-
Formal- Piano, theater
Informal- Grandmother taught me how to sew, …show more content…
To appreciate the diversity of NCSSM and Durham as a whole, students should be given more opportunities to explore the racially and socioeconomically diverse community around them. As a student leader, I would help create those opportunities. For example, as an RLA, I would create hall activities involving trips to cultural events in the community. As a SIDE Leader, I would incorporate cultural issues and topics into my enrichments. In either position, I would prioritize promoting unity within the NCSSM community and beyond.
What information do you feel people would find most interesting or surprising about you?
(50 word limit)
Your answer
Artsy side-
Takes education very seriously, some only get to see that side of me
Also very interested in poetry, taught myself the ukulele, passionate about music, love theater. Inspired by artists I am typically perceived as a focused, no-nonsense sort of person. Although I am serious at times, I also have a sense of humor and embrace my creative side. I write and do spoken word poetry, love listening to and playing music, and have done theater for many years.
Give, and explain, an example of how you have taken on a role of additional responsibility during the past two years.
(100 word …show more content…
I learned how to do sound through troubleshooting and problem solving, as well as self conducted research and reading
Dealt with musicians, sound problems
I trained my peers who took over when I came to NCSSM Between 2013 and 2016, I lead my church’s youth A/V team. During the first year, I primarily taught myself how to operate the sound and lighting systems and use the presentation software with limited guidance from more experienced sound technicians. I acquired an intimate understanding of the equipment, allowing me to troubleshoot effectively and independently. In addition to running sound during practice and service, I also trained the new members of the sound team, who operated smoothly after I came to NCSSM. Through communicating with the musicians, solving problems, and teaching my peers, I practiced invaluable leadership skills.
Are there any disciplinary levels received at NCSSM that you would like to explain?
Your answer
Nope
Please list whom you are asking to complete recommendations and the corresponding position.
(i.e. Bob Gotwals - Engineering TA, Elizabeth Moose - RLA, Student Ambassador)
Jessica Sullivan- RLA, Louise Batta- RLA, Ari Sholomon- RLA, Gerri Odum- RLA, SIDE leader, Sarah Letchworth- SIDE Leader, Justin Plummer- RLA, SIDE