Belle Air - 2008

Office of Student Development
800 Lancaster Ave
Villanova, PA 19085

(610) 519-7240

belleair@gmail.com

Office Hours:
available by appointment

Section Editors

We're always looking for more creative talent to help out in the production of our book. There are many positions available on all sections of the book.  As an Editor, you will have say on page layouts, photos and captions, and other unique features of your choosing.

Editor positions are available for the following

Sports: Help track all the teams that make the 'Nova Nation, even club and intramural teams.

Greek Life: Cover the fraternities & sororities, their social events, and their philanthropic events

Organizations: There are dozens of diverse groups on campus and as the Organizations Editor, you will help include many of these groups on the pages of the yearbook.

Academics: Not only will you cover the academic departments on campus but also any aspects of classroom life you desire.

Student Life: From Orientation and Special Olympics to dorm life and student jobs, your pages about life on campus are only limited by your imagination.

Seniors: The last year of Villanova is memorable and you will help include many of these memories in the yearbook.

Copy: Help assign and write articles for the various departments.

Business Editors

Like working with money and with other people? Have an interest in marketing? Well, if so, we encourage you to apply for an Editor position in one of the following departments

Business/Finance: Organize sales campaigns, collect orders, answer customer questions, deposit funds, coordinate spring book distribution

Sponsors: Coordinate sale of congratulatory advertisements for seniors, answer customer questions, edit & insert advertisements in yearbook pages

Webmaster: Redesign and update website with latest news, order lists, downloads

FAQs

Do I need prior experience?

While prior yearbook or publication experience is suggested, we will train you on our software.  We use Microsoft Office products and Adobe InDesign (formerly PageMaker).  If you have used any of these programs before, you are encouraged to apply.  Creativity is a must, though.

What is the time commitment?

The most important thing to remember is that you will have a staff to help you with your department duties so you won't be doing it alone.  Most editors meet with their staff members once a week, with more frequent meetings around the five deadlines throughout the year.  You may need to come in on your own to complete some tasks but you will be able to come and go as needed.

Are there any restrictions that apply?

We are asking, for training purposes, that current freshmen and sophomores apply for these positions.  The exception is for the Seniors department, where we prefer rising seniors.

What are the benefits for becoming an editor?

As an editor, you will receive a free engraved copy of the yearbook.  Furthermore, you will receive access to our fully-equipped office in Corr Hall, meet other great students, gain a great addition to your resume, have access to special events, and more.  Most importantly, however, you get to see the yearbook months before everyone else and then you can brag to your friends that your work is on the pages of the book.

How to apply:

Currently not accepting Editorial position applications. General staff are welcome to join though. If you have any questions, please email Kristen Ryback at kristen.ryback@villanova.edu or Susan Flood at susan.flood@villanova.edu.

Download the application here.  Completed applications may be dropped off in 217 Dougherty.