Student Leadership Opportunities

Teaching Assistants & Dean Student Fellows

Being a Teaching Assistant for The Honors College opens the doors for more opportunities within The Honors College, Oakland University, and beyond. 

Teaching Assistants (TAs) are the primary contact for all Young Honors College freshman during their HC 1000 experience, although Young Honors College Staff are always here to assist you should you need additional support and guidance along the way.

You can become a TA during your Young Honors College experience. If you have successfully completed HC 1000 and meet the minimum 3.5 grade point average requirement, you can apply for this paid position. 

TAs attend HC 1000 lectures with their group and facilitate Small Group sessions during scheduled class times. Additional time requirements include lesson planning and weekly TA meetings. Two mandatory full-day trainings will take place before the semester begins. 

The TA application along with other detailed information will be posted during the winter semester in The Young Honors College "Weekly Announcements" (sent to your Oakland University email). 

If you would like to apply for a Dean's Student Fellow position, you must have been a TA for HC 1000. Special consideration will be given for students with two or more years experience as a TA.

For more information, contact our Honors Experience Coordinator, Amanda White [email protected]

Young Honors College Event Ambassadors

Are you interested in being more involved at Young Honors College? Do you want to be a part of a student-run program within the YHC?  

The Young Honors College seeks ambitious upperclassmen to help grow our program.  Within the YHC Ambassador program, you would be helping run events and brainstorm new ones with the aim of supporting other YHC students.  We are in the process of expanding this program and can't wait to see all the new faces.

Honors College Humanitarian Ambassadors
Are you interested in being more involved with acts of humanitarianism?  The Honors College seeks compassionate leaders who can recruit, plan, organize and execute various events or services that serve our community.   Ambassadors are required to serve two years if elected into a position.  Please complete the interest form if you would like to be considered for a Humanitarian Ambassador role.

Ambassador Interest Form
These are some of the missions that we currently support.

• American Red Cross Blood Drives
  • This team of Ambassadors will plan, organize, market and recruit students, faculty, staff and members of the community to sign up for blood drives which ares held in our Pre-Medical Hub at Hillcrest Hall.  A minimum of three drives per year is required.
• Grace Centers of Hope - Food Servers
  • These are 2.5 hour shifts from 4:15pm-6:30pm.  There is no minimum or maximum number of times a student serves.  It is all based on student's availability.  There are two locations in Pontiac.  A woman's and a men's facility.  Students can sign up to serve at either site. Students must provide their own transportation.  
    
    
• The Community Impact 
  • Helping people in the community who need assistance with home repairs, yard cleanup or access to nutritious food.  Students can choose service projects that are a one time two hour project, a day project or weekend project.  There are many needs in our community.  Those who benefit from this act of humanitarianism are: senior citizens, veterans, widows/widowers, physically or mentally handicapped individuals or economically disadvantaged families.    

Presidential Scholar Internship Program

New in 2024!  An opportunity for six (6) Presidential Scholars to become interns.  This is a non-paid position that offers many benefits as noted below.  We have a rolling application process and will select interns as needed.  If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Dean Anne Jackson:  [email protected]

1. Transcript will be noted you are an Honors College Intern, as you will have permission to register for a special section of HC 4400: Honors Internship Program.
2. Be involved on campus in a unique way by assisting as a Honors College student leader at admissions events. You will receive training to prepare for the events.
3. Your Presidential Scholar Medallion connections activities requirement will be covered in full by completion of this internship!
4. An amazing opportunity to network with campus partners and enhance your resume with this leadership experience. 
5. Opportunity to provide student feedback and be a change agent regarding Honors College programs and services to enhance delivery of our programs. 
   
   
   

Presidential Scholar Internship Application

Honors College Graduate Assistants

The Honors College selects OU Graduate Students who are working towards their masters in counseling degrees to assist our Counseling office.  The duration of the assignment is two semesters (fall/winter).  Sometimes, there is a need to hire a graduate assistant during the summer semesters as well.  For more information, send an email inquiry to Assistant Dean, Anne Jackson: [email protected]

Interested students should complete an application on Handshake.    
Search Handshake Job Number:  8671977

HONORS COLLEGE INVOLVEMENT
Join one of our Student Organizations

Alpha Alpha Alpha

Alpha Alpha Alpha (or Tri-Alpha), recognizes the academic achievements of first-generation college students. 

Alpha Lambda Delta

ALD provides a community of scholars, a platform to develop your leadership skills, and financial support through scholarships and educational partners.  ALD has been guiding students to academic and career since 1939. More information can be found at GrizzOrgs.

Future Leader Dogs at Oakland University

All students are welcome to become members of Future Leader Dogs at Oakland University.  This club, along with Leader Dog for the Blind work together to select student puppy raisers for a ten-twelve month period.  The puppy will then return to Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester Hills, and continue to be trained by professional handlers before serving the visually impaired.  Club members have the opportunity to help raise a puppy or become a "Campus Buddy" (sitter).  Campus Buddies look after a raiser's puppy during certain classes or other times as needed.  The org also host fundraisers and socials throughout the year to raise awareness about the visually impaired community and the importance of Leader Dogs for the Blind.  For more information, please visit our GrizzOrgs.