Buff Mentorship Program
As a Buff Mentor, you’ll offer a positive support network to first-year students to help ease their transition to college life.
You will help them learn how to get involved on campus while making new friends; utilize University resources available to them; and explore new opportunities.
You’ll be responsible for coordinating mentor meetings, study groups and social events with mentees and providing guidance through their time at WT.
To qualify to be a Buff Mentor, you need to be a sophomore, junior, senior or Graduate WT student in good academic standing. Applications are available on our webpage year-round.
wtamu.edu/americorps |@ wtbuffmentors | Laura Seals | 806-651-2951 | americorps@wtamu.edu
Campus Visit Program
The Campus Visit program represents the University’s history, opportunities, benefits and services by hosting and welcoming visitors to campus.
As a volunteer tour guide, you will serve as a representative and advocate to welcome prospective students and their families and establish a positive first impression of campus.
You’ll provide each family with a personalized, student-centered experience on campus and ensure their interests are put first. Your goal will be to help each family understand the benefits and opportunities of a WTAMU experience.
Tours occur at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and you will be scheduled to host at least one tour per week, as well as participate in special events including Presidential Tours, Fall Preview Days and Discover WT. There are two Campus Visit Assistant positions that are responsible for daily management of campus tour schedules and departmental meetings. These positions are not volunteer.
Tour guides serve an essential and important role in recruitment for the Office of Admissions and make an impact in the welcoming of campus visitors. Tour guide applications will be available each Fall semester.
wtamu.edu/visit | Office of Admissions | 806-651-2833 | visit@wtamu.edu
Interfraternity Council
The Interfraternity Council promotes brotherhood among the various chapters at WT; provides an avenue for communication and problem solving; serves as a resource for all men’s social fraternities; and promotes Greek life in the campus and community.
IFC executive officer positions are President, Vice President, Chief Justice, Secretary, Treasure and Recruitment Chair. Each chapter is entitled to at least one executive officer. As an IFC executive officer, you will begin your service in the Spring semester and serve a one-year term. You must be nominated and voted on by a majority vote.
To qualify:
- Must be of active status within a fraternity
- Must be currently registered and maintain at least 12 semester hours (do not have to be a full-time student)
- Must have earned at least 30 semester hours at WT by the end of semester seeking office
- Must have a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA and not been on scholastic probation for the most recently completed term prior to semester of election
- Not be or have been on disciplinary probation
- Own fraternity not on any suspension from the University or IFC
Those seeking office of the President must have held a prior office on the IFC or within their chapter. All qualifications will be verified by the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership.
Panhellenic
The purpose of Panhellenic is to develop an individual’s potential through leadership opportunities and serve as the governing board of NPC chapters on campus. Panhellenic consists of four executive officers, President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, and each position has their own responsibilities.
Each chapter nominates one active member. This member will be interviewed by officers they will be replacing. Executive officers begin their service in the Spring semester and serve a one-year term.
To qualify:
- Must be of active status and in good standing with a fraternity
- Must be currently registered and maintain at least 12 semester hours, unless last term prior to graduation
- Participated in formal recruitment as an active member in their chapter
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA before entering office and maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA during term
- Not be or have been on disciplinary probation
- Not in any other position and able to fulfill time requirement
wtamu.edu/greeklife | @WTAMUPanhellenic | @WTPanhellenic | Elosia Reyna-Brooks | 806-651-5320 | ereyna@wtamu.edu
Leadership Board
The Leadership Board facilitates the sharing and learning of leadership skills on campus. As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your leadership skills through planning, implementing and evaluating the group’s leadership development programs.
You’ll plan and coordinate events like Live2Lead and Leadership Ski Retreat. You’ll also manage the Student Leadership Relay program to help promote leadership skills on campus and beyond.
To qualify, you must have an overall 2.5 GPA at the time of application and submit your application by the deadline. Members are selected based on a review of their application; interview with current board members and advisor; and a two-thirds vote of members present.
Applications open in February and are due in April, with the interview process to follow. The new board will be set by late April to early May.
wtamu.edu/leadership | @wtamuleadershipboard | Missy Macon | 806-651-4020 | mmacon@wtamu.edu
National Society of Leadership and Success
The National Society of Leadership and Success is an international leadership training and honors society.
At West Texas A&M University, NSLS is made up of students striving to rise up as leaders. As a member of NSLS, you’ll receive many benefits including high-quality leadership training, networking opportunities, scholarships, job database and more.
Membership to this program is subject to GPA requirements.
After your first semester at WT you will receive an invitation to join NSLS if you meet the requirements, including a 3.0 GPA. Once you fill out your online application and pay the one-time registration fee, you are considered a pre-inducted member of the society. Upon induction, you will be granted approval for this program in BuffLink.
wtamu.edu/nsls | Missy Macon | 806 -651-4020 | mmacon@wtamu.edu
Student Government
Student Government Association is one of the most active student organizations on campus. By evaluating issues that affect the student body, SGA works closely with faculty and staff to ensure an academically challenging University while providing many opportunities for fun.
There are three branches of Student Government: executive, legislative and judicial. Each branch represents the student body in a different way, while providing checks and balances on the other branches.
As a member of SGA, you have the opportunity to better yourself professionally, while improving campus life. SGA meets on Mondays at 4:30. If you are interested in joining SGA, visit the advisor in JBK 104A or the SGA Executive Team in JBK 104. Freshman elections are at the beginning of the Fall semester and returning senator elections take place in the Spring. Students are able to fill open vacancies throughout the year.
wtamu.edu/studentgovernment | @WTAMUsga | Amanda Lawson | 806-651-2314 | alawson@wtamu.edu
Transfer Ambassadors
The Transfer Ambassador program provides support and resouces for other transfer students at WTAMU; establishes Ambassadors as campus leaders; and is an integral component of the Transfer Services team.
As a transfer ambassador, you’ll personally welcome newly admitted transfer students to the University. You’ll answer questions; remind them of important information and events; share ways to get involved; and help them navigate their first semester to ensure a smooth transition to WT.
You’ll also help with Transfer Student Orientation, Transfer Welcome events and community college visits. You will often be the voice of transfer students on our campus through meetings with staff, administration and student groups.
To join the Transfer Ambassadors and Services team, you’ll need to be familiar with the transfer student process and experience at WT. A minimum 2.0 GPA; good academic and disciplinary standing; and the ability to attend all events is also required. The application, interview and selection process occurs mid-March of the Spring semester.
wtamu.edu/transfer | @WTtransfer | @WT_transfer |Candice Copelin | 806-651-8241 | ccopelin@wtamu.edu
