Student Leadership Application

TIMELINE for 2021 SLT

Sunday, November 22 - application opens

Sunday, November 29 - deadline for applications 11:59pm

December 8 - December 12 - interview period for leadership team

TBD - new leaders announced

TBD - (9am - 1pm) new leaders training & retreat

TBD - new leaders inaugurated at 6pm Mass
 

Thank you for your interest in Tulane Catholic's STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM!

Being a member of SLT is a great and exciting responsibility!  You will be challenged in new ways to live out your faith and to develop crucial leadership skills for adult service in the Church.  This is no ordinary club, this is the Church, and you are a part of it!  

Service on the Student Leadership Team (S.L.T. or “salt” - Matthew 5:13) is a peer ministry and its purpose is to lead through teamwork, prayer, and discipleship to further the mission of helping college students grow together into the saints they are called to be.  SLT members model Christian discipleship and servant leadership, expecting no gain or recognition for their service.  Student leaders do not just plan or manage––they become disciples and evangelizers, “fishers of students” (Luke 5:10).  They joyfully and faithfully represent Jesus and his Church in all areas of college life (Matthew 10:40; Romans 10:14-17).

The application process for SLT this year will be different than previous years. When applying for SLT, you will not apply for a specific position. We are looking for students eager to serve our community and excited about service, not a specific job. Once the team is formed, roles will be determined.  We believe that the most important thing is first to have a team that works well together. 

After applying, you will be asked to take a short 10-minute assessement called "The Working Genius Assessement". This test is designed to help us understand your working styles and gifts. You will be sent a link to this assessement after you submit the application below. 

Applications will open on Sunday, November 22nd at midnight and will be available through December 7th at midnight. You will be asked to select a preferred time and date for a mandatory 30-minute zoom interview between December 8th-December 12th. 

All SLT members commit for one year (December 2020 to December 2021) to the following:

–Is a practicing Catholic living in accord with the teachings of the Church (responsibly living according to the moral authority that the position carries).  For example, this includes following civil law and university policies with regard to alcohol consumption.  All SLT members will be required to sign a moral authority agreement at the beginning of their terms.

–Is currently enrolled (and will be during term) as a traditional Tulane undergraduate or graduate student. .

–Will not be participating in an abroad program during Fall or Spring semesters of term on SLT.

–continual growth in love for Jesus and his Church (e.g., an active prayer life, regular confession, retreats, etc.)

–regular and full participation in Sunday Mass at Tulane Catholic.  Daily Mass attendance is encouraged, as one is able. 

–participation in Tulane Catholic events in addition to Sunday Mass (i.e., lectures, retreats, social events, etc.).

–hospitality and openness toward all (especially newcomers) at Tulane Catholic events. Inviting others into the life and mission of the Church.

–willingly going above and beyond to further the mission of Tulane Catholic.

–presence at monthly Tulane Catholic all staff meetings.

–Weekly attendance at Student Leadership Team meetings.

–will be present during NSO 2021 (New Student Orientation) -- i.e., week before classes start in August.

If at any point a student leader is not able to fulifll these duties, he or she may be asked to step down from the ministry.