Western Leaders can serve in three different, yet equally important functions: Crew Members, Team Captains, and Counselors. While each function is responsible for different aspects of the M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan
and MPC programs (M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan and M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan-Commuter Program), the three
functions complement each other and work to ensure the overall success of the M.A.S.T.E.R.
Plan programs, and a positive orientation experience for all new students attending
WKU.
Crew Members
Western Leaders who serve as Crew Members function as excellent customer service representatives and assist in the implementation of programs during M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan (August 18th-22nd, 2013).
*After one year of service, Western Leaders Crew Members have the opportunity to serve as Crew Member Team Captains.
Learn more about the Crew Member Position
Team Captains
Western Leaders Team Captains provide leadership to teams of up to 10 Crew Members during M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan week (August 18th-22nd, 2013), and have one year experience in the Western Leaders Crew Member position.
Learn more about the Team Captain Position
Counselors
Western Leaders who serve as Counselors function as small group discussion facilitators and mentor groups of new students during M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan's Commuter Program (MPC, August 18th-19th, 2013). Western Leaders Counselors have at least two years of experience in the Western Leader position. Students who have served in the Resident Assistant position (not employed for fall 2013 term) and remain in good standing with the department of Housing and Residence Life are also eligible and encouraged to apply. In addition to serving as Counselors during MPC, Western Leaders Counselors also have the opportunity to assist with M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan activities August 20th-22nd.
Learn more about the Counselor Position
The Benefits of Being a Western Leader
Western Leaders benefit from the opportunity to:
- Enhance interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
- Increase knowledge of campus resources
- Connect with University faculty, staff, and administrators
- Increase self-confidence
- Serve incoming students
- Give back to the University
- Serve as role models while assisting in the orientation, transition, and retention of new students
- Acquire Western Leaders apparel and gear
- Move into fall campus housing assignment early (one week before other upperclassmen students)
