Leadership Opportunities in Carillon

Every year Carillon looks to its students to assist the program in its recruitment efforts. The Ambassador role is key in helping prospective students and their families gain a greater understanding of the program and its benefits. Student Ambassadors connect with future Terps during open houses, one-on-one meetings, via phone calls, and participating in webchats. The Ambassador role is a great way to gain leadership experience and strengthen communication skills. 

Ambassadors serve during recruitment season, which typically runs from January - April. The application opens in late November and closes in early January.

First constituted in Fall 2022, the Carillon Communities Council includes at least one representative from each community. The Council meets monthly with the Program Manager and Carillon staff to share news and experiences.

Council members serve October - May. The application opens in September.

Carillon Communities students have the opportunity to earn two separate badges/micro-credentials–Mentorship and Leadership–by completing approved activities and submitting a reflection on Portfolium. 

Please email carillon@umd.edu if you are interested in earning a Carillon Communities Badge. View a brief description of each badge below. 

Leadership Badge

The Carillon Communities: Leadership Badge recognizes student engagement and initiative-taking in Carillon Communities beyond the first semester–specifically through community-building activities. Through a variety of program-centered opportunities, Carillon Leaders hone skills of teamwork and creative problem-solving–core Carillon values–as well as skills of communication, responsibility, and empathy.

Mentorship Badge

The Carillon Communities: Mentorship Badge recognizes student engagement and initiative-taking in Carillon Communities beyond the first semester–specifically as peer mentors, facilitators, and teaching assistants in Carillon courses. Through a variety of program-centered opportunities, Carillon Mentors hone skills of teamwork and creative problem-solving–core Carillon values–as well as skills of active listening, communication, and relationship-building. 

Learn more about badging at badging.umd.edu

Carillon Communities’ newest cohort benefits from past students' support in the Carillon Studio course (IDEA101). Peer Mentors in IDEA101 assist other students in their learning and transition to college life, creating a positive and enhanced experience for first-year students. While Peer Mentors assist other students, the role also provides opportunities for self-growth and development. Peer Mentors: Increase skills in creative problem solving, teamwork, communication, and leadership. Learn about teaching and designing college courses. Work with the Carillon Leadership Team to help evolve the Carillon Community experience. Develop greater connections with faculty and campus administrators. 

During the Fall semester, Peer Mentors enroll in IDEA398C: Special Topics in Coaching一Carillon Peer Mentors (2-credit course), where they learn approaches to learning and deepen their understanding of design thinking. They also build skills in mentoring, leadership and communication. 

Peer Mentors attend their weekly IDEA101 section where they put into practice what they have learned and build relationships with students in their group.The application to serve as a peer mentor opens in late March.