Student Leadership Opportunities

Teaching Assistants & Dean Student Fellows

Teaching Assistants (TA) are the primary contact for all Honors College freshman during their HC1000 experience.  Honors College Staff are always here to assist you should you need additional support and guidance along the way.

You too can become a Teaching Assistant throughout your Honors College experience.  If you have successfully completed HC1000, meet the minimum 3.5 grade point average requirement, you can apply for this paid position which has a fall semester commitment.  Training sessions are mandatory and take place prior to the beginning of the fall semester.

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

Once you have successfully completed this assignment, it opens the doors for many more opportunities not only within The Honors College but within the entire university.  If you would like to apply for a Dean's Student Fellow position, you must have been a TA  (preferably for two years).  Simply check the corresponding box in the linked application.

Teaching Assistant and Dean's Student Fellow Application

Honors College Event Ambassadors

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

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

For more information, please email current Ambassadors
Kendall Binfet [email protected] or
Riley Binfet [email protected]

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.
• Salvation Army Campus Bell Ringers
  • Be a part of a team that will coordinate bell ringing on or off campus from November 1st until Christmas Break.  Ringing time is based on availability and can be done individually or in a group.  Each bell ringing session is two hours in length.
• 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

Student Organizations

Join an Honors College Student Organization


Alpha Alpha Alpha

The Honors College is pleased to announce the formation of a new honor society, Alpha Alpha
Alpha (or Tri-Alpha), which recognizes the academic achievements of first-generation college
students.  More information will be forthcoming in the Fall 2024 semester.

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.