Off Campus Ambassadors

2018 General Member Application

Community Advocates Overview:

Sponsored by the Office of Off Campus Life, The Off Campus Ambassador’s mission is to assist OCL with events and outreach efforts to help educate students living off campus. OCA’s will also facilitate connections between University of Florida students, both on campus and in the Gainesville community, while assisting with informative events on municipal, cultural, social and safety issues.

Application Information:

By participating in Off Campus Ambassadors, you will have the opportunity to improve yourleadership skills and work on a team in a supportive environment. You will also be able to assist with the production of educational and fun programming that will improve the lives of students at the University of Florida. OCA’s should be dedicated, creative, eager-to-learn, hard workers, and are open to new people and ideas.

Important Info:

Application deadline: Wednesday, February 28th, at 5pm.

Off Campus Ambassadors meetmonthly and hold regularevents. Attendance at meetings and monthly events is a requirement of being a member. Please consider your leadership, work, and class commitments before applying to be an Off Campus Ambassador.

Off Campus Ambassadors applicantswill complete an interview with a current Off Campus Ambassador as part of the member selection process. Please complete the application and return to Jake De by 5pm on Wednesday, February 28th. After a completed application has been submitted and reviewed, an Off Campus Life staff member will contact you to schedule an interview. Please bring a copy of your weekly class or work schedule to this interview so we are aware of your availability.

Applicant Information:

Name: ______UFID:______GPA: ______

Address: ______

Classification: (select one)

□Freshman

□Sophomore

□Junior

□Senior

□Graduate Student

Major: ______

UF e-mail Address: ______Cell phone number: ______

Have you ever been found guilty of a student conduct violation?

□Yes (If “Yes”, please include an explanation below)

□No

Questions

  1. What is the most rewarding and/or challenging experience you’ve had while working on ateam? Why? (open ended)
  1. What is your greatest skill/strength and how would you use it to help the Off CampusAmbassadors be successful? (open ended)
  1. What is an activity in Gainesville that you’re interested in participating in, and why? (open ended)
  1. What one event or resource do you think it is important for the Off Campus Ambassadors to provide to students living off-campus? (open ended)
  1. What is one fun fact about you? (open ended)

By signing below, I attest that all the provided information is accurate. I give the Office of Off Campus Life permission to verify my Grade Point Average, Full-Time Status, and Student Conduct Record.

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Signature Date