California College of the Arts

Orientation: Chimera Leaders

Chimera leaders (CL) play an integral role in helping students transition to college life. They introduce new students to the campus and guide them through myriad academic, social, and artistic opportunities California College of the Arts offers.

As representatives of the college, they serve as positive role models for new students. They offer friendly assistance and answer student and parent questions alike. They communicate CCA's mission, policies, and procedures, as well as ensure students uphold appropriate conduct.

The CLs gain invaluable personal and professional experience via their roles and responsibilities because they:

  • Attend and participate in summer training sessions
  • Promote interaction among new students during small-group discussions, icebreakers, meals, and social activities
  • Coordinate with other CLs and the Orientation staff to develop, implement, and evaluate the Orientation programs
  • Provide administrative support for the program

Only a select number of students is accepted as a leader. A student must be a returning, full-time student for the fall 2008 semester, as well as remain in satisfactory academic and disciplinary standing through the spring semester.

Students must meet the following criteria for CL consideration:

  • Excellent leadership potential and experience
  • Good academic standing, with a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Clear judicial standing with no current judicial sanctions
  • Commitment to the mission of New Student Orientation
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of team members, students, and parents
  • Desire to learn about all aspects of the college life, from academic studies to policy and procedures
  • Demonstrated record of flexibility, responsibility, and willingness to assist others.
Download the Application Form

The 2008–09 chimera leader application (PDF) details all requirements. (Applications can also be picked up at either campus's Student Affairs office.)

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Chimera Leaders

Meet the 2008–09 chimera leaders