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Husky WOW Leaders

Week of Welcome Leaders

 
     
 
  Contact Information  
 
   
Program Director AmyLynne Aiken
Phone (860) 486-5556
Fax (860) 486-2263
Campus Location South Complex Office, Rome
Website http://www.huskywow.uconn.edu/
E-Mail amy.aiken@uconn.edu
 
     
 

 

  Program Information  
 
   
Program Mission
Serve as a Husky WOW Leader who works with new students and helps welcome them to UConn at the start of the fall semester. WOW Leaders partner with Community Assistants in the residence halls to lead groups of new students through three days of WOW programs and activities.
Expected Commitment
5 Days in August (as new students arrive to campus)
Required Skills
Positive role model and good interpersonal skills. Enthusiasm and commitment to the WOW program.
Majors
All Majors Welcome
Training
WOW leaders participate in a two-day training which includes group leadership, teamwork, communication skills, and residence hall preperation for new students.
 
     
  Basic Description  
 
   
Type of Peer Educator Outgoing, enthusiastic, dedicated to UConn and a good role model.
Responsibilities Assist with the development of residence hall theme, in-hall programs, and hall decoration. Lead group(s) of first-year students and participate in all WOW activities.
Type of Student Serviced First Year students
 
     
  Compensation  
 
   
Volunteer No
Student Labor Yes
Work Study No
Special Payroll No
Credits No
Other None
 
     
 
     
 
 
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