Agricultural Ambassadors Recruitment Team
Policies and Procedures
As an Agricultural Ambassador, will be expected to:
1. Attend all scheduled meetings. The Agricultural Ambassadors meet at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in AG 221.
Ø If your lack of attendance becomes an issue, it is at the discretion of Dr. Saucier to release you of your duties as an Agricultural Ambassador.
2. Maintain an overall GPA of 2.25. This will be checked yearly, prior to Agricultural Ambassador interviews.
3. Attend a minimum of two Ag Ambassador recruitment visits per semester.
Ø One mandatory high school visit must be completed
Ø One mandatory junior/ community college visits must be completed
4. Participate in at least one Texas State Function as an Agricultural Ambassador (i.e. LDE awards, CDE awards, Chuckwagon Round Up, etc.)
5. Attend at least one Bobcat Days.
6. Complete an Event Report for each Agricultural Ambassador function you attend. (see the Agricultural Ambassador binder in the main departmental office)
7. Wear proper Agricultural Ambassador apparel as described in the Agricultural Ambassador Dress Code.
8. Never discriminate against anyone due to race, sex, religion, sexual preference, etc.
9. The use of ALL tobacco products, consumption of alcohol, and chewing of gum at any time while in Agricultural Ambassador attire or at any function where you are representing Texas State University will NOT be tolerated.
10. All Agricultural Ambassadors will be on a one semester probationary period. You may be released from your position at anytime due to rule violations.
Agricultural Ambassadors Dress Code
As a representative of Texas State University you should always present yourself professionally. All functions will be classified under one of the following approved outfits:
Ø Clothing should always be clean, ironed and starched.
Ø Refrain from wearing extremely faded and worn clothing.
Ø Hair should be neatly groomed.
Ø Men should be cleanly shaven.
Ø Shoes should be comfortable and look nice.
o Tennis shoes are not permitted.
Ø Denim is never to be worn unless an outside function permits.
Ø Men need to have shirts tucked in with a belt and ladies shirts should be pressed and neat.
Ø Caps are never to be worn.
Ø Any tattoos or body piercings (other than ear piercings for females) shall not be seen.
Ø No paraphernalia on clothing or accessories advertising alcohol or tobacco is to be worn.
Agricultural Ambassadors Contract
2012-2013
I understand that I am a vital part of the Texas State University Agricultural Ambassador Team and that it is my ultimate responsibility to represent Texas State University and the Department of Agriculture to the best of my ability. Likewise, I understand if at any time I do not fulfill my obligations, my term as an Agricultural Ambassador will be terminated.
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