Honors College Ambassador Program

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What is the Honors College Ambassador Program?

The Honors College Ambassador Program is a leadership opportunity for students who are dedicated to serving and representing the University Honors College at Middle Tennessee State University. Students Ambassadors serve as representatives of the Honors College at a variety of events involving prospective students and families, alumni, current students and families, faculty, staff, and university administrators.

What does an Honors College Ambassador do?

  • Enhance student development and community within the Honors College
  • Promote the Honors College to current and prospective students (building tours, workshops, meetings)Ambassador Group Photo
  • Participate in Honors recruiting activities (Open House, Customs, Preview Days, True Blue Tour (local)
  • Serve as Global Scholars and share their study abroad experience
  • Promote Honors College events through social media and publications
  • Build community within the Honors College by developing and executing social events for our students (sporting events, homecoming, movie nights, meals together, Dorm party, etc.)
  • Enhance outreach with Honors College Alumni

What are the benefits of becoming an Honors College Ambassador?

  • Build Leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Develop relationships with Honors faculty, staff, and students
  • Obtain networking opportunities
  • Gain professional development experience
  • Develop skills to meet individual academic and career goals

 Requirements to become an Honors College Ambassador

  • Be an “on-track” Honors Student who is committed to finishing a thesis
  • Must maintain a 3.25 GPA
  • Attend a mandatory ambassador training/organizational meeting each semester
  • Organize one social event for honors students per semester either on your own or with another ambassador
  • Attend 1 leadership/skill training session per semester
  • Minimum 10 hrs. of time per semester
  • Fall and Spring Semester Commitment ($250 paid to ambassador at the end of each semester if they meet all requirements)

 Characteristics of an Honors College Ambassador

  • Exhibit leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline, and enthusiasm
  • Display a positive attitude
  • Excel at communicating with others
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Have a commitment to diversity and cultural pluralism

Recognition

  • Honors Ambassador polo shirt
  • Official Nametag
  • Certificate at Spring Awards Ceremony
 
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