Diversity Student Ambassador

Diversity Student Ambassador 2014-2015 Application Information The University of North Alabama Diversity Student Ambassador Program is for students that are dedicated to serving and representing the Office of Diversity and Institutional Equity and its mission.

 Be in good standing at the University of North Alabama  Be enrolled in at least twelve (12) hours  Have a Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher  Exhibit academic excellence, strong communication skills both verbal and written, leadership skills, and strong interpersonal skills  Be able to attend scheduled mandatory training and agree to time commitment to fulfill Ambassador Duties

 Complete and Submit Application to Office of Diversity and Institutional Equity( Online una.edu/diversity or in person at The Commons- Room 313 By September 16th at 4pm)  Why would you be a good candidate for DSA? (Essay of at least 150 words)  Participate in an interview with the selection committee members  Provide one letter of recommendation

 Improvement and enhancement of interpersonal skills  Development of leadership, group dynamics, and communication  The ability to meet, interact, and network with other students, faculty, and administrators

 The office of Diversity and Institutional Equity, 256-765-6344 or email at [email protected]

 September 16th: Application should be submitted online ([email protected]) or return to The Commons, Room 313 no later than 4pm; Also sign up for an interview time by this date  September 22nd-October 3rd: Interviewing Process (Must sign up for a time)  October 8th, 2014: Diversity Student Ambassadors Announced By Email

Diversity Student Ambassador 2014-2015 Application

NAME OF APPLICANT:

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CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS (UNA BOX PREFERRED): ______CITY STATE ZIP

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EMAIL ADDRESS: ______(EMAIL WILL BE THE MAIN FORM OF COMMUNICATION. PLEASE VERIFY YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS CORRECT AND CURRENT)

CUMULATIVE GPA: ______

MAJOR (AREA OF STUDY): ______

Are you currently in a club/organization on campus? If so, which one:

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OBJECTIVE The Ambassadors strive to encompass diversity in all areas - age, ethnicity, race, vocational/academic majors, physical challenges, and gender. Is there a special component of the student population that you feel you could represent?

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How familiar are you with the Student Ambassador Program? Do you have ideas for the program?

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______ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENT List your accomplishments. Examples: positions of leadership, memberships in organizations, honors, awards, part- time jobs, community service, etc. ______

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SPECIAL TALENTS OR ABILITIES

What can you tell us about yourself? Do you have any remarkable skills? Examples: music, drama, writing, speaking, athletics, etc.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING

List any previous public speaking experience. Speech course (if taken) and college where it was taken.

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List a public speaker/ influential leader that has made an impact in your life. Why?

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The information given in this application is to be used for consideration for a Student Ambassador

Program candidate and is correct to the best of my knowledge. I hereby waive my right to inspect and review the confidential evaluation provided by the designated references. I also understand and agree that the decision made regarding my application by the selection committee will be final.

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Signature of Applicant Date APPLICANT NAME:

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You may use the space below for your personal essay or submit a typed essay and attach to this application.

Essay Topic: Describe an area of personal growth that you are currently working on improving.

______Student Ambassador Recommendation Form APPLICANT NAME: ______RECOMMENDED BY: ______PHONE NUMBER: ______EMAIL ADDRESS: ______RELATIONSHIP TO APPLICANT: ______HOW LONG HAVE YOU KNOWN THE APPLICANT: ______Please Rate the Applicant on the Following

Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Poor N/A Improvement

Leadership

Public Speaking

Community Involvement

Responsibility

Reliability

Teamwork