OHIO UNIVERSITY



Dear Ohio University Student:

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Ohio University Tour Guide. Before you complete the attached application, we would like to provide you with some background information about the tour guide program.

The Ohio University Tour Guides participate in Undergraduate Admissions programs, special university assignments and campus tours throughout the year. All tour guides will be expected to fulfill these duties with dedication and commitment to the University.

Eligibility is open to all students who are full time, maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average and have completed one quarter before winter 2010.

Selection depends on many factors including the applicant’s interest and enthusiasm for Ohio University, leadership qualities, potential, commitment and loyalty to the University. In order to become an Ohio University Tour Guide, you must do the following:

1. Complete the entire application and return to 120 Chubb Hall no later than 5:00 pm, Friday, January 22.

2. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified via email.

This application is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the Ohio University Tour Guides. Thank you and good luck!

Jill Okey

Tour Guide Program Director

Admissions Advisor

OHIO UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

TOUR GUIDE APPLICATION WINTER 2010

Name___________________________________________ SS# ________________________________

Local Address__________________________________________________________________________

Permanent Address______________________________________________________________________

Phone Number_______________________________ Email Address_______________________________

Current Year (circle one): FR S0 JR SR Expected Graduation Date_____________________________

Major__________________________________________ Minor__________________________________

Cumulative G.P.A.____________________________ Number of Hours Earned______________________

High School Attended____________________________________________________________________

City___________________________________________ State___________________________________

Which residence hall(s) do you live in or have you lived in? _____________________________________

Please list two people who could provide a reference for you. (Note: You do not need letters of recommendation! We may contact these people if you’re a finalist for the position.)

1. Name______________________________ Phone_______________________________

Position________________________________________________________________________

2. Name______________________________ Phone_______________________________

Position________________________________________________________________________

Please list your campus activities, including offices held if applicable.

CAMPUS ORGANIZATION DATE OFFICES HELD/RESPONSIBILITIES

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Ohio University is an Affirmative Action Institution.

Please list any jobs you currently hold or have held at Ohio University or in Athens.

JOBS SUPERVISOR

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What commitments do you have for the 2007-2008 school year? (e.g., employment, internships, leadership positions, etc.)

COMMITMENT HOURS PER WEEK

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On a separate sheet of paper, please respond in 250 words or less to each of the following questions:

What is your motivation for wanting to be an Ohio University Tour Guide?

Why did you choose to attend Ohio University?

What is the value of a residential campus in a college education?

What item would you put in a time capsule to reflect your college experience?

How would you respond to questions concerning Ohio University’s reputation as a “party school?”

Ohio University is an Affirmative Action Institution.

TOUR GUIDE APPLICATION QUIZ

Name____________________________

Tour guides are required to know many basic facts about Ohio University. Please answer the following questions and submit with you Application for Tour Guide. You may use whatever resources you think are necessary to answer these questions, but please DO NOT CALL THE UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE FOR ANSWERS.

1. How many undergraduate students attend Ohio University’s Athens campus? ________________

2. How many graduate students attend Ohio University’s Athens campus? _____________________

3. Ohio University has several regional campuses. Where are they located?

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4. How many undergraduate majors are offered at Ohio University? __________________________

5. Please name the undergraduate colleges that make up Ohio University.

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6. If you wanted to find a list of student organizations, what would you do?

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7. How many residence halls are located on the Ohio University campus? _____________________

8. Why does the university prefer to call its living facilities “residence halls” as opposed to “dormitories?”

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9. What percentage of Ohio University’s students come from outside the state of Ohio? __________

10. What percentage of Ohio University’s students are minorities? ____________________________

11. On an average weekend, about what percentage of students stay on campus rather than going home?

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12. What percentage of the student body participates in Greek organizations? ____________________

13. What is the purpose of having resident assistants in the residence halls?

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