Function with Integrity

As you register with this constitution, do consider what it says about how our movements function. You may have adjusted it to your school’s requirements (e.g., adding a no-hazing clause, etc.), but the concepts about what we expect of leaders, and the methods for selecting and removing leaders are to remain constant, and must be known and followed in order for us to have integrity.

Here are some tools to help you do so:

• Leadership Application (PDF or Word Doc): this is the leadership application mentioned in the constitution. It allows current Leadership to determine if applicants meet the knowledge/skill requirement for leaders, and can help determine some aspects of alignment as well. The selection process involves more than the application, however. Individuals who meet the knowledge requirement may be considered for roles, but are not guaranteed positions, and may be asked additional questions about their beliefs and views to determine if they will be a good fit.
• Before final placement into a leadership role, the constitution also says “applicants will be asked about their faith, beliefs and views,” and that they “may be asked about their willingness to model the Chapter’s core messages through their behavior,” in order to preserve the integrity of the group and ensure consistency across Cru Chapters. This additional process can occur in a variety of ways, including possibly an interview, a profile page, or a leadership covenant of some sort. Ask your Cru leadership for help if you would like guidance.
• The following document, A Roadmap for Student Leadership Selection, is intended to provide overall guidance in what the constitution envisions in terms of the leadership selection process for a Cru Chapter. It should allow for individuality among movements, but—if followed—will ensure integrity and consistency in doing what we say we are doing.

If you have questions regarding any of the above, contact your field coach or Cru’s campus access attorney, Lori Kepner (lori.kepner@cru.org), for guidance.