Section Leaders
Peer-led Undergraduate Learning, Support and Engagement
ASU 101 Section Leaders are high-achieving undergraduate students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering who support first-year student success. They serve as instructional partners in ASU 101 courses, working alongside faculty to facilitate exploration and collaborative learning activities. In addition to supporting classroom instruction, Section Leaders serve as academic mentors, helping students navigate their transition to university life.
Section Leaders play a vital role in fostering student engagement, creating a welcoming classroom environment and promoting a strong foundation for academic and personal development.
Need support from a Section Leader?
Section Leaders are available in every ASU 101 class. As student leaders, they’ve experienced the transition to college themselves and are here to help you succeed during your first semester at ASU.
Section Leaders help support you by:
- Answering questions about campus life, academics, and student involvement.
- Helping you navigate your first semester and adjusting to college life.
- Introducing you to ASU and Fulton Schools resources.
- Connecting you with other students in your major.
- Helping you make the most of ASU 101 and your Fulton Schools experience.
Why become a Section Leader?
By becoming a section leader, you will:
- Improve communication and leadership skills
- Gain a deeper understanding of working in academia
- Develop a working relationship with a faculty member and connect with students in your program of study
- Earn valuable experience for your resume
- Receive a stipend payment at the end of your assignment
Responsibilities
Becoming a Section Leader is a chance to build valuable professional skills and contribute meaningfully to the classroom. As a Section Leader, you will:
- Dedicate approximately three hours supporting your assigned course.
- Attend each scheduled lecture of ASU 101 and participate in classroom activities and discussions.
- Act as a peer mentor and provide students with your experience as a Fulton Schools student.
- Meet individually with each enrolled student to develop a personalized two-year academic plan.
- Enroll in and complete a Section Leader-specific training course each semester.
Qualifications
To qualify as a Section Leader, students must meet the following criteria:
- Must have completed the course you are assigned to as a Section Leader with a grade of a ‘B’ or higher.
- Must have completed one semester at ASU.
- Must be a currently enrolled Fulton Schools undergraduate student.
- Must be in good academic standing with no active academic integrity policy violations.
Steps to apply
Submit an application to the UGTA/UGLA/Section Leader portal.
Please keep in mind that not all students will be offered a position. We recommend reaching out to a faculty member to have them request you as their section leader.
Students offered a position or course assignment will receive an email with an offer letter.
Follow the instructions in the offer letter to accept your offer. A signed and completed letter of offer is required to be hired for each course you are offered.
Once you have accepted a position, you will need to apply to the Student Employment Office.
You must submit BOTH applications to be formally hired and accept your assigned position.
For more information
Program email
For additional questions and program related information, reach out to [email protected].
To reach PULSE by phone, call (480) 884-2500.