Leadership Info
Leadership Opportunities
The success of each ASB trip depends upon the commitment and preparation of the student site leader and staff responsible university official (RUO) who help conceptualize and facilitate a high-quality, service-learning experience for their team.
Previous ASB participation is preferred but not required. RUOs are expected to serve as drivers and site leaders serve as back-up drivers on all ASB trips. A valid driver’s license is required. Site leaders and RUOs will be required to attend biweekly ASB leadership meetings beginning in January. These meetings will provide program information, resources and training to prepare for the ASB trips. Additionally, all leadership team members are required to attend a leadership retreat. At the retreat, group leaders will learn how to establish team cohesion using group building and reflection activities, ways to guide the group development process, and techniques for incorporating education into service.
RUO Information
Responsible University Officials (RUOs) are UTD staff or faculty members who accompany students on their Alternative Spring Break trip. RUOs are primarily responsible for ensuring team safety and compliance with UTD policies. RUO responsibilities include:
- Volunteering with the team throughout the duration of the trip.
- Ensuring the safety of each team member and mitigating risk as necessary.
- Knowing and upholding the UTD student code of conduct.
- Staying in communication with university staff as necessary.
- Attending all required leadership meetings.
- Guiding the student site leaders and helping them grow their leadership participants.
- Supervising team meetings and relaying information, expectations and deadlines to student participants.
- Driving team members.
- Purchasing and maintaining receipts for the trip.
If you are interested in serving as an RUO, please fill out the RUO Interest Form.
Student Site Leader
Student Site Leaders (SLs) are UTD students who help plan for and lead Alternative Spring Break teams. SLs are primarily responsible for facilitating team activities during break. Site Leaders are primarily Office of Student Volunteerism student workers. If you are interested in serving as a Student Site Leader, please email volunteer@utdallas.edu.