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Student Ambassador Application Packet

Deadline: August 31

For more information contact: Dr. Nikkole D. Davis

Advisor, Mitchell Community College Student Ambassadors 103D, Eason Student Services Building

Mitchell Community College, Statesville Phone: (704) 878-3288

Email: ndavis@mitchellcc.edu

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Mitchell Community College Student Ambassadors Description of Program

REQUIREMENTS Must be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) curriculum classes with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

(New students without a GPA must submit a high school transcript and have an un-weighted cumulative GPA of 2.5)

Be sensitive and responsive to diverse audiences Comfortable with public speaking Possess an outgoing personality and have school pride Exhibit leadership and initiative: be dependable, display self-discipline and confidence Be available during the day to attend trainings, meetings and conduct tours Have the ability to work some evening and/or weekend events Have reliable transportation for off-campus events Be in good standing with the VP of Student Services office

JOB DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS Attend Student Ambassador training days Attend monthly Student Ambassador meetings Leading campus tours Assisting at college functions – receptions, open houses, orientations, special events Assisting with college recruitment activities Participate at college development events Be the face of the college for marketing/advertising materials

BENEFITS Build valuable leadership skills, better understand group dynamics, and develop professional

communication skills Opportunity to share personal stories about his/her success as a student and what it is like to attend

Mitchell Community College Enhance interpersonal skills and business office protocol Meet, interact, and network with other students, faculty and community members Gain invaluable resume-building experience Acquire Mitchell Community College school paraphernalia Obtain complimentary meals during trainings and special events Receive financial compensation for his/her service to the college

COMPENSATION Student Ambassadors will receive a monthly stipend. TRAINING Student Ambassadors will participate in ongoing training and development throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. Training will be mandatory and will include topics facilitated by guest presenters or through attendance at leadership conferences. Topics to be addressed will include: public speaking, interpersonal communications, business etiquette, professional dress, team building, dealing with conflict, and leadership development.

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Student Ambassador Application

Applications must be submitted to Mitchell Community College Student Ambassador Advisor, Dr. Nikkole Davis In-person to 103D Eason Student Services Bldg. or via E-mail to ndavis@mitchellcc.edu

Name _________________________________________________________ Student ID Number ______________________________________

Major __________________________________________________________ Cumulative GPA __________________________________________

Email (one you check regularly) ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cell Phone ____________________________________________________ Home Phone _____________________________________________

Current Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

ACTIVITIES AND INVOLVMENT List your accomplishments. Examples: Positions of leadership, memberships in organizations, honors, awards, part-time jobs, community service, religious activities, etc.

PUBLIC SPEAKING List any previous public speaking experience. Please include any public speaking classes (if taken) and where was it taken.

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Please answer the following questions by checking one of the options on the right: Are you available to work in the evenings and on weekends? Yes No Do you have access to reliable transportation? Yes No Are you enrolled in at least 3 curriculum classes? Yes No Will you be enrolled at Mitchell for the Fall and Spring semester? Yes No

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE Please list any work study, paid and/or volunteer experiences.

Employer Start Date End Date Duties and Responsibilities

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APPLICANT’S AVAILABILITY Please indicate your hours of availability (for Fall semester) by checking each box for the time slots that you are available. Due to limited tour availability during the week, preference will be given to students who can serve during the late morning and early afternoon hours.

Time/Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8 – 9 a 9 – 10 a 10 – 11 a 11 a – 12 p 12 - 1 p 1 – 2 p 2 – 3 p 3 – 4 p 4 – 5 p Evening

ESSAY You may use the space below for your personal essay or submit a typed essay to your application. All responses must be typed. (No more than 500 words)

Why are you “The Right Choice” to become an Ambassador?

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Student Ambassador Recommendation Form

Please complete the recommendation form and return via email to ndavis@mitchellcc.edu or in a sealed envelope to Dr. Nikkole Davis, Ambassador Advisor

Name of Person Making Recommendation ___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number _______________________________________________ Email _____________________________________________________ Applicant Name _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Relationship to Applicant _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ How long have you known the applicant? ____________________________________________________________________________________ Please Rate the Applicant on the Following

Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Improvement

Poor N/A

Leadership

Public Speaking

Community Involvement

Responsibility

Reliability

Teamwork

Please Cite Examples of the Applicant’s Leadership Qualities Other Comments Please provide additional information about why the applicant should or should not qualify to be an Ambassador.

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APPLICATION CHECKLIST Please be sure you have submitted the following materials: Completed Application

Personal Essay

Completed Recommendation Forms from 3 different sources: Current or former employer, professor/teacher, club advisor, school administrator, or clergy.

Interview Scheduled Date ___________________________

Or deliver completed application to: Dr. Nikkole D. Davis Advisor, Mitchell Community College Student Ambassadors 103D, Eason Student Services Building ndavis@mitchellcc.edu