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ECNS 105/206 Peer Leader Application

This application needs to be submitted by Monday, April 24, 2023.

Overview

Background: In efforts to enhance student learning in ECNS 101 and ECNS 202, the DAEE offers two optional 1-credit study lab classes (ECNS 105 and ECNS 206) to students concurrently enrolled in ECNS 101 and ECNS 202. In a lab, students work on additional problems, ask questions in small group setting, and receive additional instruction. Each study lab class is taught by a student (i.e., peer leader) under faculty supervision. All lab classes are capped at 25 students.

Number of positions: The DAEE will hire for 9 study lab sections.

Compensation: Peer leaders earn $15.00 per hour and work 6 hours per week for 15 weeks.

Expectations: Deliver weekly 50-minute classes; evaluate students’ work; answer students’ questions on the course material; attend weekly coordination meetings to receive curriculum and prepare for lab class; hold 1 hour of office hours per week.

Minimum requirement: Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 at MSU. Minimum AGBE/ECNS/EFIN GPA of 3.3.

Preferred qualification: Junior or senior standing in ag. business, economics, or financial engineering.

Questions? If you have questions for ECNS 105, please email Andrew Hill. If you have questions for ECNS 206, please email Melissa LoPalo.

First Name:

Last Name:

Phone:

Email Address:

Overall GPA (MSU):

AGBE/ECNS/EFIN GPA:

Expected Graduation Date:

What are your preferences over study lab class (Check one):

ECNS 105
ECNS 206
Either

How many weekly lab classes would you be willing to instruct?

One
Two

List grades, instructor names, semester taken for ECNS 101, 202, and 204. If applicable, list information for ECNS 301 and ECNS 303. If currently in course, provide current grade.

**List grades, instructor names, semester taken for ECNS 101, 202, and 204. If applicable, list information for ECNS 301 and ECNS 303. If currently in course, provide current grade.**
	Grades	Instructor Names	Semester Taken
ECNS 101	ECNS 101	ECNS 202	ECNS 204
ECNS 105	ECNS 101	ECNS 202	ECNS 204
ECNS 202	ECNS 101	ECNS 202	ECNS 204
ECNS 204	ECNS 101	ECNS 202	ECNS 204
ECNS 206	ECNS 101	ECNS 202	ECNS 204
ECNS 251	ECNS 101	ECNS 202	ECNS 204
ECNS 301	ECNS 101	ECNS 202	ECNS 204
ECNS 303	ECNS 101	ECNS 202	ECNS 204

Are you interested in being the Head Peer Leader?

Yes
No

Are you interested in being a regular teaching assistant for ECNS 101 or ECNS 202? (This is a separate position managed by the respective course instructor, and does not affect being a peer leader).

Yes
No

Describe your teaching/leadership experience (e.g., teaching assistant work, tutoring, etc.):

Why do you want to be a peer leader?

What are the important attributes a peer leader should possess?

Describe how you would conduct a typical lab class?

Describe a concept that ECNS 101 or 202 students find challenging?

Describe your experience with and/or methods for handling sensitive information.

Provide the names and contact information for two references. They should be able to attest to your skills in organization, reliability, responsibility, and professionalism.

**Provide the names and contact information for two references. They should be able to attest to your skills in organization, reliability, responsibility, and professionalism.**
	Name	Contact Information
Reference 1	Reference 1	Reference 2
	Name	Contact Information
Reference 2	Reference 1	Reference 2

Please upload your unofficial transcript from MyInfo.

Instructions:

Log into MyInfo
Select the Student Services Tab
Select Student Records from the menu
Click on “Academic Transcript”
Next to Transcript Level select “Undergraduate-Semester” from the drop down menu
Next to Transcript Type select “Web Transcript” from the drop down menu
Click the Submit button
You will now see your Unofficial Transcript
Print as PDF to attach to application
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