Do you like to socialize and meet new people?
Want to make a difference in your peers’ lives?
BECOME AN HONORS AMBASSADOR!
WHO ARE HONORS AMBASSADORS?
Honors Ambassadors are Honors College students who have decided to take that extra step in becoming part of the Honors College team by recruiting and welcoming first-year students into UIC and the Honors College. Working through the Honors College from Spring 2014 through Spring 2015, Honors Ambassadors are instrumental in recruiting and retaining high-caliber students at UIC and the Honors College.
WHAT DO HONORS AMBASSADORS DO?
In addition to recruiting and relating to prospective students, as mentioned above, each Honors Ambassador will have the opportunity to gain leadership skills. You will serve as a mentor for incoming students and help them be successful in the Honors College and at UIC during their first year. This mentorship begins in person when these students arrive on campus for their summer orientation. Additionally, Honors Ambassadors are instrumental in the coordination of Honors Experiences and will also assist with special events for the Honors College such as freshman interviews, summer Orientation days, the HON 101 Orientation course, or guiding prospective students and their families around the campus.
WHY DO STUDENTS BECOME HONORS AMBASSADORS?
Honors Ambassadors receive one semester of Honors Activity (HON 222) credit for their work (Spring 2014). Leadership gained from this program can serve as a catalyst for future endeavors, and the interaction with UIC faculty, staff and administrators can be invaluable. Experience through this leadership hones personal and professional skills that are quickly visible and invaluable to future employers. Bonding with first-year students improves the campus life for both Honors Ambassadors and new students. Honors Ambassadors will have the opportunity to not only mentor the freshmen, but to be able to participate in events that will help the prospective students and incoming freshmen to find their place in the Honors College and the University. All in all, Honors Ambassadors are helping raise the bar for Honors College students and increasing the reputation of the College.
HOW CAN I JOIN?
Submit a completed application (available the Honors College webpage) to Sarah Gardiner , or the Honors College Reception Desk, by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10. Plan to attend a 60-minute Interview Session in the Honors College (114 BH) on the one of the following dates:
- Monday, April 14 @ 4:00-5:00 pm
- Tuesday, April 15 @ 8:30-9:30 am
- Wednesday, April 16 @ 3:00-4:00 am
- Thursday, April 17 @ 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
This session will also serve as an informal group interview that will impact candidacy for the program. Please contact Sarah Gardiner at with all inquiries.
2014-2015 APPLICATION
HONORS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
DUE APRIL 10, 2014
PLEASE RETURN FORM TO: HONORS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
828 S. Halsted St.
BH 103, MC 204
Please print or type clearly!Chicago, IL 60607
Name ______UIN______
UIC E-mail Cell Phone ______
Permanent Address (Home) ______
City ______State ______Zip ______
Fall 2014 Anticipated Residence:HOME APARTMENT RESIDENCE HALLOTHER
Major(s)/Minor(s)/Career Path ______
UIC GPA ______Year at UIC ______Expected Date of Graduation ______
UIC Involvement:______
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Special Interests / Hobbies: ______
Previous College(s) / Vocational Schools attended: ______
Were you an Ambassador for the 2013/2014 school year?YES NO
T-shirt size: XSSMLXL
Please indicate which information session you will be attending:
- Monday, April 14 @ 4:00-5:00 pm
- Tuesday, April 15 @ 8:30-9:30 am
- Wednesday, April 16 @ 3:00-4:00 am
- Thursday, April 17 @ 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
If you are unable to make any of these times because of conflicts with classes, please contact Sarah Gardiner at o arrange an alternate interview time.
BRIEF QUESTIONS
Please print clearly or type!
- Why do you want to become an Honors Ambassador?
- How has the Honors College most benefited you?
- What was your biggest struggle when you began your career at UIC?
- What are your current time commitments, and how will you balance adding the Ambassador program to your schedule? Will you be able to be an active member during summer Orientation days? (Refer to the list of days on the next page).
Ambassadors will be required to attend one summer orientation session in order to meet the incoming students with whom they will be working (ambassadees). Ambassadors should plan to be on campus that day from 12pm until 3pm.
Please indicate all dates you are available to attend;you are welcome to rank your choices.
Friday, May 30
Tuesday, June 3
Friday, June 6
Tuesday, June 10
Friday, June 13
Tuesday, June 17
Friday, June 20
Tuesday, June 24
Friday, June 27
Tuesday, July 8
Friday, July 11
Thursday, July 17
Tuesday, July 22
Ambassadors will also be expected to attend the Freshman Picnic to reunite with your students and help out in the planned activities. The day of the picnic is Friday, August 22nd.
Please read and acknowledge each item with a check:
___ I understand that I am required to attend one orientation day over the summer, the Honors College first-year student picnic August 22, and any other large Honors Ambassador events.
___ I understand that I must achieve and maintain good standing with the Honors College in order to be an Honors Ambassador. Good standing is a 3.4 UIC GPA or higher with no deferred grades.
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Updated: 03/18/2014