CASNR Ambassador Application Name: ______
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2015-2016 University of Tennessee
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Ambassador Application
Return your completed application to the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Dean’s Office located in 126 Morgan Hall or 201 Morgan Hall.
The Ambassador Application DEADLINE is 5:00pm, Friday, February 27th.
Nothing will be accepted past this point.
Please Read the Information Below Carefully before Applying:
CASNR Ambassadors are involved in recruiting students through high school visits, campus tours, and college fairs. They strive to provide personalized attention for student recruitment and retention. Ambassadors are representatives of the CASNR Dean’s Office, working closely with the Dean and all CASNR Dean’s Office events and activities. The Ambassadors participate in Ag Day, Graduation, the Annual Scholarship Banquet, Career Fair, and various other college, institute, and university events. Ambassadors provide outreach to their community through community service and youth development programs. An ambassador is required to serve one academic year, which lasts for the fall and spring semester. All ambassadors are required to attend the weekly meeting. All Ambassadors are required to attend weekly meetings held Tuesdays at 8pm.
To be considered, applicants must have successfully completed one semester of coursework in CASNR with at least a 2.75 GPA at the time of application. Applicants must be full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate CASNR students with the ability to attend the Fall Training Retreat in August, which will be held the Monday and Tuesday before classes begin. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate leadership skills, have public speaking experience, and have the ability to accurately and responsibly represent our college and academic programs.
Ambassadors are required to work a minimum of 30 hours a semester. This includes the weekly meeting and time spent traveling to recruitment events, but excludes the Annual Fall Retreat, Spring Retreat, and any summer volunteering.
Ambassadors are also expected to wear the required uniform while performing their Ambassador duties, unless otherwise specified. There will be a mid-semester evaluation of each Ambassador. Ambassadors may be dismissed for not reaching their hour requirement or for not living up to the expectations of the position.
The CASNR Ambassadors organization was designed to be a service organization for students who desire to give back to the college. The college rewards Ambassadors for their hard work and service in the following ways:
· New Ambassadors will be paid $8.75/hour
· The college will pay for a fall and spring appreciation dinner for the Ambassadors.
· The Ambassador uniform of 2 polos and 1 jacket will be purchased by the College.
· Ambassadors will receive valuable leadership skills that will benefit them both as a person and a professional.
THIS IS A LOCKED FORM. USE THE TAB TO MOVE BETWEEN THE FIELDS.
AFTER PRINTING THE APPLICATION, NEATLY WRITE YOUR NAME AT THE TOP OF EACH PAGE
I. PERSONAL DATA (complete all data fields in table below)
Name: / Preferred name:Last, first, middle / Nickname
UT ID: / Preferred phone number for contact (include area code):
Current address:
Permanent address:
Permanent phone number: / Email:
Gender: / Classification:
(ex: freshman, etc.)
Ethnicity (optional) / Academic major:
Is your current UT GPA 2.75 or above? / Expected graduation date:
II. RESUME
Please attach a resume that describes your work experience, college organizations/activities, and honors and awards. Staple your resume to the back of this application.
III. PERSONAL INTRODUCTION
Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less. (NOTE: This is an unlimited size text field – it will expand as you type.)
IV. SCHEDULING ISSUES NOTE: These are check boxes, click on selection.
A. I understand that I’m required to participate in an Ambassador Fall Training Retreat that will be held the Monday and Tuesday before classes start for the Fall Semester, and if I cannot attend, I will not be accepted.
YES NO
B. I understand that I must attend all ambassador meetings and represent the College at various events throughout the year. Upon rare occasion and by prearrangement with the primary advisor, missing a meeting may be excused.
YES NO
C. I understand that continuation in the CASNR ambassador program each semester and year is based on my performance, involvement, and maintaining a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average. Therefore, the advisor reserves the right not to ask me back for subsequent semesters and years should I not perform as expected.
YES NO
V. SHIRT AND JACKET SIZES
CASNR will provide a limited number of shirts or other attire to each ambassador to be worn at official functions such as high school college fairs, Ag Day, campus tours, and other events as needed. They are to be kept clean. If torn or permanently soiled, they are not to be worn. They should be returned to the Ambassador advisor for replacement.
NOTE: These are check boxes, click on selection.
Sizes:
Polo shirt: Men's S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
Women's XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
T-shirt: Unisex S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Jacket: Men's S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL
Women's S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL
VI. BUSINESS CARDS
CASNR will provide Ambassadors with business cards. Please provide preferred name to appear on the card. NOTE: This is an unlimited text field – it will expand as you type.
VII. REFERENCES
Please list the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of one UT faculty member and one other non-family member who would be willing to serve as character references. You must also obtain the signatures of those faculty members. NOTE: This is an unlimited text field – it will expand as you type.
Name / Relationship to Applicant / Email / SignatureVIII. INTERVIEW PROCESS AND TIME AVAILABILITY
There will be two rounds of interviews, with locations to be determined. All communications and instructions related to interviews will be communicated via email.
The first round of interviews will be conducted on March 25th, 26th, and 27th. These will be small group interviews with two applicants in each interview. First round interviews will be conducted by the Ambassador Advisor along with one to two members of the selection committee. Interviews may be recorded or Skyped strictly for selection purposes. Applicants will be notified by March 30th via email as to whether or not they have earned a second interview.
Second round interviews, for those selected, will be conducted on April 1st and April 2nd. These will be individual interviews in front of a group of current Ambassadors and faculty advisors. Applicants will be notified by April 4th regarding their selection decision.
Please CIRCLE ALL time blocks listed below that you would be available for interviews. These are the only dates and times that will be available, so consider your choices carefully. You will be notified via email if you are offered an interview, as well as the time for which you are scheduled.
FIRST ROUND INTERVIEWS
Wed. Mar. 25th / 9:00 / 9:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 1:30 / 2:00 / 2:30 / 3:00 / 3:30 / 4:00 / 4:305:00 / 5:30 / 6:00
Thur. Mar. 26th / 9:00 / 9:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 1:30 / 2:00 / 2:30 / 3:00 / 3:30 / 4:00 / 4:30
5:00 / 5:30 / 6:00
Fri. Mar. 27th / 9:00 / 9:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 1:30 / 2:00 / 2:30 / 3:00 / 3:30 / 4:00 / 4:30
SECOND ROUND INTERVIEWS
Wed. April 1st / 9:00 / 9:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 1:30 / 2:00 / 2:30 / 3:00 / 3:30 / 4:005:00 / 5:30 / 6:00
Thur. April 2nd / 9:00 / 9:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 1:30 / 2:00 / 2:30 / 3:00 / 3:30 / 4:00
5:00 / 5:30 / 6:00
*Please note that this does NOT guarantee an interview, nor that the interview time requested will be available.
IX. Upon completing the application, print it and sign below. Your signature is your acknowledgement that the information provided is accurate and truthful, and that you read, understand, and agree to the information in the following paragraphs.
This page must be included with your application.
If it is missing, your application is not complete.
I understand that all documents part of this application for voluntary service are confidential and the property of the CASNR Dean’s Office. I further understand that I will not have the opportunity to personally review or inspect any of these documents. However, in an effort to promote a valuable educational experience and to improve interviewing skills, feedback concerning reasons for selection or non-selection will be provided at the applicant’s request. This procedure complies with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
I wish to submit this application for the position of CASNR Ambassador. I am aware of the responsibilities of this position as specified, and I fully intend to fulfill each one to the best of my ability if selected. I possess the minimum qualifications required for this position as specified on this form, and all information provided herein is accurate.
I understand that my signature below authorizes the CASNR Dean’s Office to review my disciplinary file in the Office of Student Conduct and my transcript for verification of my grade point average.
Signature ______Date ______
Yes! I have attached my resume.