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Office of Alumni Relations
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The Florida International University Ambassadors
are a select group of students who serve as hosts and hostesses
for visiting dignitaries at numerous university and community
functions. These events include Commencement, Convocation, Fundraisers
and Board of Trustees meetings. The Offices of the President,
Vice Presidents, Deans, Alumni Relations, and other prominent
areas within the University work with ambassadors for their various
needs. These functions are vital to the mission of the University.
To be selected as an Ambassador is an honor and
an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Students who are selected as Ambassadors possess strong interpersonal
skills, leadership qualities, a genuine interest in meeting new
people, and a sense of school spirit and pride.
Requirements:
- Candidates must be able to commit to the program
for the entire year. (summer, fall, & spring).
- Candidates must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade
point average and must be enrolled in at least nine (9) credit
hours during the fall and spring semesters, and at least three
(3) credit hours during the summer in order to serve as an ambassador.
- Candidates must be able to attend training workshops,
retreats and mandatory monthly meetings. Meetings are held at
FIU once a month.
- If selected, it is required that Ambassadors
work a minimum of two events each month to remain in good standing.
- Candidates must not have a disciplinary record
or be currently under charges within the University judicial
system.
- Candidates must make a commitment to the mission
of the University and the Student Ambassador Program and possess
the following personal qualities: Desire to learn, Enthusiasm,
Leadership, Responsibility, Dependability, Maturity, Initiative,
Dedication, and Punctuality.
- All Ambassadors must be dues paying members of
the Student Alumni Association (SAA); $10/year. (Can be paid
when turning in this application.)
The Role of an Ambassador:
- Represent the University as official hosts and
hostesses at various University and community events, both on
and off-campus.
- Provide University tours to visitors and prospective
students.
The Benefits:
- Interact with University administrators, faculty,
staff, legislators, and State Officials.
- Learn important interpersonal skills while gaining
professional experiences.
- Gain valuable information about FIU, Miami, the
State University System and higher education events.
- Meet and network with FIU officials and donors,
as well as alumni, staff, administrators and community leaders.
- Gain leadership skills by participating in monthly
workshops and networking opportunities with business and scholarly
leaders for future professional and academic endeavors.
- Free admission and reserved seating at selected
special events and programs.
- Formal uniform for official events and polo for
casual events.
- Priority registration for classes.
- Free attendance to Business Etiquette Dinner.
Recruitment and Selection Process
Monday, Jan. 14, 2002 Applications available at
PC 234
Friday, Mar. 15, 2002 Applications due by 5:00 p.m.
at PC 234
Monday, Mar. 25, 2002 Selected candidates contacted
to arrange
interview time
April 8-12, 2002 Interviews
Meeting Schedule for new Ambassadors
Ambassadors will meet once a month beginning
in May. This time will be set based on the schedules of the students.
Ambassadors should also attend the regular meetings of the Student
Alumni Association.
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