Tyler-Alexis MacDonald
  • Linguistics
  • Class of 2018
  • Sharpsville

Tyler-Alexis MacDonald serves in orientation leadership role

2016 Sep 12

Tyler-Alexis MacDonald of Sharpsville, , served in a leadership role on campus this semester as a IGNITE Leader .

MacDonald is in the Undetermined in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences program at Youngstown State University.

Three groups of student leaders helped to welcome and orient the incoming class of YSU freshmen in August:

Orientation Leaders help incoming freshmen and transfer students have a seamless transition to YSU life. These student leaders facilitate small group discussions, teambuilding activities, campus tours and more. They are selected based on commitment to the university, ability to represent all aspects of campus life and communication skills.

IGNITE Leaders assisted the Class of 2020 in their transition to campus through an extensive one-day orientation program. These leaders facilitate team builders, share insights about campus life and answer any questions about being a student at YSU.

Peer Leaders assist freshmen throughout the entire year by being a resource and a fellow peer to share accomplishments with. They help students through all different stages of the academic year and make sure they are aware of all the beneficial resources on campus.