Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Student Ambassador Program at CVCC

Are you interested in developing your leadership skills and getting more involved on campus? Then consider becoming a CVCC Student Ambassador!
We are accepting applications now for this exciting opportunity. Here is more information about the program.


 What does it take to become an Ambassador?
·         Strong academic, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
·         Desire to share your Central Virginia Community College experience with others.
·         At least a 2.5 GPA, with a minimum of 6 credit hours completed at CVCC by the end of fall 2015. Current high school students are not eligible.
·         Availability to serve as an Ambassador during the following semesters:
Summer 2016, fall 2016, and spring 2017.

Ambassador Expectations (Required):
·         Attend Ambassador Trainings.
·         Attend the VCCS Student Leadership Conference: November 11-13, 2016 at the Founder's Inn - Virginia Beach, VA.
·         Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA each semester: Spring 2016-Spring 2017.
·         Maintain enrollment of at least 6 credits during fall 2016 and spring 2017.
·         Staff at least 30 hours of campus service per semester, during fall 2016 and spring 2017.

Ambassador Job Responsibilities:
·         Provide tours of campus to visiting groups.
·         Provide direction to classes the first week of each semester.
·         Assist with information tables at the beginning of each semester.
·         Mentor incoming freshman students.
·         Involvement with student presentations and student panels.
·         Help during registration in the Counseling Department/Enrollment Center.
·         Help during student activities events (such as picnics, Super Saturday, etc.)
·         Help during Open House.

Ambassador Program Benefits
:
·         Develop leadership skills and build your resume.
·         Serve the CVCC campus community.
·         Get to know other student leaders, as well as key faculty and staff.
·         Obtain a $1,000 scholarship: $500 for fall 2016 and $500 for spring 2017.

Applications are available in the Counseling office or by emailing Kimberly French at frenchk@cvcc.vccs.edu. All applications and materials are due by July 1st.