2015 Ambassador Application - College of Arts & Sciences

Student Ambassador Team
PURPOSE
Student Ambassadors:
1. Create positive public relations for the College of Arts & Sciences undergraduate programs.
2. Greet new students through campus and outreach activities (Red Letter Days, Big Red Road Show,
Math Day, Language Fair, Chemistry Day, Phone calling campaigns, A&S facility tours, etc.)
3. Participate in events and activities aimed at enhancing personal leadership, communication, and pre­
sentation skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
1. Commit to 10-15 hours per month (Fall Semester) and 5–10 hours per month (Spring Semester) of
scheduled and informal recruitment activities.
2. Attend free Ambassador dinners as well as planning and training meetings each semester in addition
to recruitment activities.
3. Participate in other events deemed appropriate by the Director of Recruitment.
SELECTION
The A&S Student Ambassadors are specially selected, outgoing and friendly undergraduate students currently
enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. The selection shall be made during the spring semester for participa­
tion in the following academic year. (It is the policy of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln not to discriminate
based upon age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, ge­
netic information, veteran’s status, marital status, religion or political affiliation.)
Eligibility:
1. Must have availability between 9:30-10:40 a.m., 12:30-1:30 p.m., and/or 1:30-2:30 p.m. (at least
one, the more the better) Mondays and Fridays in order to serve as a Student Ambassador at Red
Letter Day events.
2. Must be currently enrolled full-time (the equivalent of 12 hours per semester) with a major in the Col­
lege of Arts & Sciences.
3. Be in good standing academically with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above.
4. Show genuine enthusiasm about the College of Arts and Sciences.
Process:
1. Applications and reference names are due in the A&S Academic and Career Advising Center, 107 Oldfather Hall by noon on Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
2. One reference name is required for consideration as an ambassador. Reference must be from any UNL
professor, staff member or academic advisor (please list their UNL status).
3. Applicants will be notified on a rolling basis prior to 5:00pm on Thursday, April 2, 2015 if they have
been selected for an interview. Interviews will be no more than 30 minutes in length.
For additional information, please contact:
Kara Brant
107 Oldfather Hall
(402) 472-6201 or karabrant@unl.edu
FAX: (402) 472-1123
* Keep this cover sheet, do not submit with application.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is an equal
opportunity educator and employer.
Arts & Sciences Student Ambassador Program Application Form
2015–2016
* Special note: Make sure you read eligibility criteria before filling out form.
PLEASE TYPE or PRINT
Name:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Student ID:__________________________________________________________________ Cum. GPA:____________
A&S Major(s):_____________________________________ Minor(s)_________________________________________
Pre-Health: ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, which area? ___________________________________________ Pre-Law: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Year at UNL: ☐ Freshman ☐ Sophomore ☐ Junior ☐ Senior Anticipated Graduation Date:________________________
Current Address:_____________________________________City state zip_____________________________________
Cell phone #:__________________________________________________ OK to receive text messages? ☐ Yes
☐ No
Hometown:________________________________________________________________________________________
High School attended:_______________________________________________________Year graduated: ___________
E-mail Address:____________________________________________________________________________________
Are you willing to correspond with prospective students via email throughout the summer/academic year? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Summer Plans - Will you be in the Lincoln area, and/or available to work events over the summer? ☐ Yes ☐ No
To assist us in the selection process please type your response to each of the following questions on a separate sheet (Num­
ber each part of your statement):
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4.
What personal qualities will assist you as a Student Ambassador?
Why did you choose your current course of study and what goals do you plan to achieve?
Provide a name and phone number of a UNL professor or staff member as a reference and list their status.
Provide several time slots that you are available to interview between 8:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. April 3 - 10, marking
your preferences (Example: April 7, 8-10 a.m. or 1-2 p.m.) Andrea Peterson will contact you to schedule your
half-hour interview.
This application must be returned to 107 Oldfather Hall, the A&S Academic and Career Advising Center, by noon on
Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
If you have questions please contact Kara Brant at (402) 472-6201 or karabrant@unl.edu
Signature_________________________________________________________ Date_____________________________
cas.unl.edu
The University of The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is
an equal opportunity educator and employer.