UNITAS Building Bridges to Success Retreat 2013
VIP Application

This application is now closed. Please check back next year! Thank you for your interest.

In the summer, incoming freshmen are given the opportunity to attend our annual Unitas Building Bridges to Success Retreat. Dozens of incoming students meet existing student leaders, faculty, staff and administrative leaders in a comfortable setting. Our Mission is: to develop positive sense of self; to develop the attitude and skills to be a successful college student; to be able to cope with developmental changes over the college years; to understand the impact of culture (family upbringing, race, ethnicity, gender, family income, community, religion, body type, mental or physical differences, sexual orientation, geographic location, age, and other social identifiers) on the individual’s perceptions and values; to develop a sense of social ethics and responsibility; and to create a network of social support in the Villanova community. This network includes students, faculty, and staff.

In applying for the position of VIP (Villanova Insightful Paradigm) you will have to be in constant communication with Charisma Presley and the Co-Chairs of the weekend. It is mandatory for all leaders and VIP’s to attend a formal training the date of which will be announced after the application process is complete. As a VIP you must be able to work well with others and effectively handle conflicts, should any arise. Students who are chosen for this position must be highly self-sufficient and not afraid to get dirty. Since VIPs are not assigned to any particular group, VIP’s have the flexibility unlike a leader to get to know more incoming students. This position is great for someone who enjoys networking and being behind the scenes. This position requires a certain level of maturity and responsibility and hence a certain amount of trust must be established. Please be informed that any violation of the student code of conduct during training or the weekend will result in a meeting with the Dean and appropriate disciplinary action will follow.

VIPs must be available for the entire duration of the weekend (from 3:00 p.m. on Thursday until the last student leaves on Sunday), making sure that all students are being cared for and that everything runs smoothly. As previously stated, this is a very serious commitment that you should not apply for unless you will be completely devoted to the weekend. VIP’s must also be available for spring training (4/1/13) and summer training (7/12/13). If you feel that you are fully qualified for this position, please fill out the attached application and return to the Center for Multicultural Affairs by Friday, March 2, 2013. Thank you in advance for your commitment and service to multicultural recruitment.

Sincerely,

Unitas 2013 Co-Chairs and Advisors

Alison Presti, Co-Chair
Zach Robinson, Co-Chair
Eddie Tomasso, Co-Chair
Michelle Velez, Co-Chair
Charisma Presley, Advisor