Georgia State University

Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions

College Lewis Ambassadors Application

Mission

The Lewis College Circle – a student ambassador program established by the Office of the Dean provides an opportunity for outstanding Lewis College students to serve as official hosts and goodwill ambassadors for the college. Student ambassadors will represent the college and the dean with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

Selected students must meet and maintain the following requirements:

  1. Must be a matriculating student in the Lewis College and is in good disciplinary standing as defined in the Student Code of Conduct.
  2. All students will be required to sign a waiver allowing the Dean’s Office to review their disciplinary and other relevant educational records.
  3. Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA at time of application.
  4. Must have a flexible schedule – available for night and/or weekend events.
  5. Exhibit strong public speaking & interpersonal skills - speak clearly and precisely with groups and individuals.
  6. Maintain regular contact with the Lewis College Advisor
  7. Exhibit an understanding of, or a willingness to learn about, all aspects of the Lewis College – history, administration, university mission, etc.
  8. Participate in events willingly and professionally.
  9. Show enthusiasm, loyalty and dedication to the Lewis College and to Georgia State University.
  10. Exhibit the ability to initiate conversations with alumni/donors and other VIPs.
  11. Exhibit strong customer-service skills: have a positive, helpful, “can-do” attitude.
  12. Maintain professional attire and appropriate appearance at all events.
  13. Attend mandatory training session and regular meetings.
  14. Sign confidentiality form and photo release form.

Selected students will participate in the following types of programs and/or events:

  1. Convocation
  2. Donor and Foundation Trustee events
  3. Athletics events
  4. Alumni Association events
  5. Dean lunches and dinners

Important Dates throughout the academic year:

February 28, 2018 – Interviews

March 26, 2018 - Honors Day*

TBA - Spring Convocation*

Haverty Lecture TBD*

Fall Convocation TDB*

*Mandatory Event

Application Deadline: February 16, 2018 at 12 P.M.

Applications Requirements:

  1. Completed pages 3 & 4 of this document
  2. Essay: write a 1-page essay on this topic “If selected, how you would describe what it means to be a Lewis College Student Ambassador?”
  3. Headshot: include an 8x11 color headshot of yourself with your application
  4. Completed Ambassador Attribute Checklist from a Georgia State University administrator, faculty, or organizational advisor (no students) (page 5 of this document)
  5. Resume: Please include your resume

Submit application, headshot, checklist, and resume electronically in one PDF file; or in an office envelope:

Return Applications to:

Attn: Dr. Lynda Goodfellow

830 Urban Life Building

P.O. Box 3995, Atlanta, GA 30302-3996 (mail)

(email)

The Lewis College Ambassador Committee will invite selected students for interviews.

Lewis College Ambassadors Program Application

NAMEDATE

DATE OF (MM/DD/YY)

BIRTH

STUDENT ID

NUMBER

PREFERRED PHONEOTHER PHONE

NUMBERNUMBER

EMAIL

ANTICIPATED

GRADUATION DATE

MAJOR

INVOLVEMENT: Please list ALL extra-curricular activities, organizations and leadership roles held at Georgia State University. Include the length of involvement for each activity. (Attach additional sheets if necessary).

AWARDS: Please indicate any awards of achievement received or accomplishments obtained while at Georgia State University.

WORK HISTORY: Include Company/Organization name, position held, date of employment, and duties.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: Include organization name, date of volunteering and duties.

ESSAY: Please write a 1-page essay. (If selected, how you would describe what it means to be a University Student Ambassador?)

DO YOU HAVE TRANSPORTATION TO EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS? YES/NO

DO YOU CURRENTLY LIVE IN GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY ON-CAMPUS HOUSING? YES/NO

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN PLACED ON DISCIPLINARY (NOT ACADEMIC) PROBATION OR SUSPENSION IN COLLEGE?* YES /NO

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED FOR VIOLATION OF A FEDERAL, STATE OR

MUNICIPAL LAW, REGULATION OR ORDINANCE OTHER THAN MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS?* YES/NO

*If yes, to either question, attach an explanation with dates, circumstances, etc.

HEADSHOT: Please include one 8x11” headshot of yourself (it does not have to be a high-quality photo or print).

AMBASSADOR ATTRIBUTE CHECKLIST: Please include checklist from a Georgia State University administrator, faculty, or organizational advisor (no students).

RESUME: Please include your resume.

I have read and understand the requirements of The Lewis College student ambassador program. My signature below authorizes the Lewis College Dean to check my academic and disciplinary records, to verify my current cumulative grade point average, and to determine if I have ever committed a Student Code of Conduct violation for the purposes of determining my eligibility for The Lewis College Circle application process. I also understand that my signature qualifies me for further consideration for the selection process and that absence of my signature will result in not being able to continue.

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APPLICANT’S

SIGNATURE* DATE

*Required for consideration.

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE LEWIS COLLEGE CIRCLE?

Student [ ] Professor [ ] Website [ ] Other Faculty/Staff Other [ ]

Ambassador Attribute Checklist

To be completed by a Georgia State University Administrator, Faculty member, or

Organizational advisor (no students)

This Lewis College student, ______, is making application to the Lewis College Circle Ambassador Program. Please assist the review team in evaluating the credentials of this applicant. Your evaluation of the following attributes will be most helpful.

Rate this student on the following attributes by placing an X in the appropriate box. Please us the following scale as follows:

5 = exceptionally high quality; 4 = high quality, 3 = average quality, 2 = less than average quality, and 1 = unacceptable

Unacceptable / Less than Average Quality / Average Quality / High Quality / Exceptionally High Quality
Dependability
Punctuality
Communication and speaking skills
Professional appearance
Social skills and interaction
“GSU centric”

Optional – Any additional comments for the review team to consider.

Evaluator Name: ______

Date: ______

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