T.A.L.O.N.S.
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TALONS has brought me to a new level. I was exposed to so many new opportunities and I felt like Stockton truly became my home after being in the TALONS position.
Class of '25
TALONS has helped me grow as a first-gen student that simply wanted to come get a degree and do nothing else. It has pushed me to get more involved on campus, strengthen my public speaking skills, boosted my confidence, and taught me so many lessons and memories that I will forever remeber once I leave Stockton.
class of '25
The TALONS position has propelled me with the confidence to pursue student leadership positions that I would not have previously pursued had I not been a TALONS. Through student mentorship I learned a lot about the person I wanted to be for others and the traits I have that are worthy of showcasing to future employers and leadership positions. Not only that, but the sense of community was unreal!
Class of '24
Transition Activity Leaders Of New Students
T.A.L.O.N.S. give new students a realistic view of academic, social, and emotional changes that may occur in their transition to Stockton by attending Orientation and Welcome Week events. Overall, T.A.L.O.N.S. promote a positive and enthusiastic attitude toward helping new students successfully transition into their first semester of school by remaining in contact with students through their first-year seminar course.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with Orientation and Registration for the following groups: First-year students, Transfers, Military & Veterans, EOF, and Success Scholars Program
- Facilitate Orientation and Welcome activities
- New TALONS engage in a semester long Spring 2025 course
- Mentor first-year students throughout the Fall Semester via First-Year Seminar Courses
Requirements:
- Complete and Pass the Spring course titled Inclusive Student Transitions with a 'C' or higher
- Attend Orientation and Welcome Program Trainings
- Work New Student Orientations (Summer and Winter), Welcome Programs, and Fall Seminar Mentor Program
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Be in good standing with the University
- Cannot work as a Resident Assistant, Event Services & Campus Center Operations, or Summer Live Work Learn staff member due to scheduling conflicts
- Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student for the Fall semester in Galloway or at the Stockton Instructional sites (for example, participants cannot be studying abroad or participating in the DC or Disney internship program for the Fall semester).
- Attend Deeper Spaces Retreat
The TALONS student leadership position is a high impact practice that contributes to the successful retention and graduation rates of students. In Spring 2024, the office of Student Transition Programs surveyed students who held the TALONS position between 2021-2023. Respondents shared that the position has served as a valuable experience that has positively influenced them and their pursuit of enriching opportunities during their time at Stockton.
Interested in the T.A.L.O.N.S. student leadership position?
Current full-time students who are interested in applying for this fun, paid position
for 2025 can apply in the beginning of the Fall 2024 Semester and are encouraged to
attend one of our information sessions listed below!
Fall 2024 Information Session Dates/Times:
- Wednesday September 25, 2024 @ 5:30pm in F-111
- Thursday September 26, 2024 @ 4:30pm in F-111
- Friday September 27, 2024 @ 3:30pm in F-111
- Monday September 30, 2024 @ 10:00pm via Zoom (click here to open meeting link)
Access the TALONS Application by clicking here!
For more information please contact the Office of Student Transition Programs at studenttransitions@stockton.edu or by calling 609-626-3643
