Deadline: Monday, August 22
Description: Become a BSOS ambassador and represent the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences while earning two (2) elective credits (via a seminar course). This is an invitation-only leadership program, and student selected to move forward will be interviewed on campus the first week of classes.
Duties: Ambassadors will assist with
award receptions and dinners, small and large scale special events (symposiums,
forums, panels, etc.), prospective student events (e.g. open houses, college
fairs, etc.), faculty/staff receptions, holiday parties, Maryland Day, and
commencement ceremonies.
Experience: The skills you gain through this experience will make you more marketable to employers as well as graduate programs. This opportunity provides excellent leadership, public speaking and teaching experience as well as networking opportunities with faculty, staff, alumni, university administrators and prospective students.
Each ambassador will receive two (2) course credits for the successful completion of a semester of duty and the fulfillment of the accompanying course (BSOS 248A) requirements.
After the successful completion of one semester of duty, students may continue serving as ambassadors and earn additional credit for each full semester of service thereafter, assuming they maintain the necessary requirements set forth to be a college ambassador. Please note that service as an ambassador may be revoked at any time as deemed appropriate by the Office of the Dean. The expected learning outcomes for students in this program include: leadership and networking opportunities with the college’s units (departments and centers), the Office of the Dean, faculty/staff, other students, alumni, elected/appointed officials, campus administrators, prospective students and so forth; mastery of the proper protocol and etiquette for professional events; improving communication skills with peers; public speaking experience; and teaching, listening and marketing skills.
Eligibility: If the applicant holds a double major or is a candidate for a double degree, he/she must hold a primary major in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. All applicants must have held a behavioral and social sciences major for a minimum of two (2) semesters. All applicants must have earned a minimum of 30 credits at the University of Maryland (College Park campus). All applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher. All applicants must be in good judicial and academic standing. All applicants should be able to perform light to moderate lifting (e.g., transportation of special event materials, programs, supplies, etc.). All students must be able to register and attend the two (2) credit course: BSOS 248A on Thursdays from 4:00pm-4:50pm in 2141K Tydings Hall.
How to apply: Click here for the survey link application. The application requires: a brief statement outlining your interest in the ambassador program, a current resume, a current transcript (official or unofficial), a copy of your Fall 2016 schedule, list of your commitments during the Fall 2016 semester (jobs, internships, sports teams, planned vacations, and extra-curricular activities).
*Submission of the application and supplemental materials does not guarantee admittance to this program. This is a selective program where all applications and supplemental materials are taken into consideration. For more information, click here to read the full description on the BSOS website.
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