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Meet Our 2025-2026 Orientation Group Leaders

Orientation Group Leaders are current student leaders who ensure our new first-year, transfer, and international students have a smooth and positive transition to the McKendree University community.

 

Ryleigh Albers

Ryleigh

Ryleigh is a sophomore Sports Management and Psychology Major

She enjoys many activities, including working out, cooking and baking,  and playing for the McKendree Softball team.

Ryleigh's Advice to Incoming Students

Some advice I would give incoming students would be to get involved, be social, and get to know new people.

 

 

 

Join our Team!

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ONLINE APPLICATIONS  FOR THE 2026 STAFF ARE NOW AVAILABLE!

New Student Orientation will be accepting applications for the following positions:

  • Orientation Group Leader
  • New Student Orientation Coordinator

We are an essential element in the beginning of the First-Year Experience and we are excited that you want to be a member of this exceptional group! 


Many answers to your questions may be found within the application packet.    As a diverse group that works hard and plays hard, we are looking for great people who will do the same. We are hoping it will be you!

 

NOMINATE A STUDENT!

Fellow students, McKendree faculty members, and McKendree staff members are eligible to nominate individuals you think would be great New Student Orientation Group Leaders.  Nomination is easy... simply email cab@mckendree.edu.  The Campus Activities Office will reach out to students who were selected for nomination. 

Note:  Nominated students must still complete the Group Leader Application.

Thank you again for your interest. If you have any specific questions, please direct them to Maci Meyer (mmmeyer@mckendree.edu).  You can also call the Campus Activities Office at:  (618) 537-6856.