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Interested in becoming an SL Leader?

Leader recruitment normally takes place from April to early June for the upcoming academic year.

How to Apply

The first step is to attend an SL Info. Session. To be invited to an Info. Session, contact the SL Coordinator (etempleman@tru.ca).

Info sessions are designed to provide enough information to know whether the position of SL Leader would be a good fit for you, and a chance to ask any questions you may have. Sessions are 90 minutes, and scheduled over a variety of dates and times from late April to early June. After your Info. Session, you'll be invited to submit an application.

SL Leader Qualifications

  • Registration as a full or part-time student, required.
  • 2nd to 4th year standing in year for which you are applying to lead (2nd or 3rd year preferred).
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.3, strongly recommended (3.0 required).
  • Mnimum grade of "A-" in the course to be supported.
  • Content competency required.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
  • Good organizational skills highly recommended.

10 Reasons to be an SL Leader

  • The leadership and organizational skills: You'll grow more than you imagine.
  • The compensation—a CUEF Honorarium of more than $1000/semester
  • The connections:
    • To course faculty
    • To other strong students from a range of programs
    • To the students you’ll support
  • The opportunity to make a positive difference on others
  • The SL Leaders’ Office—not all that swanky , but a place all your own
  • Treats at in-services
  • Chances to win really cool (if very small) prizes

For further information, contact the Coordinator (etempleman@tru.ca).