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STUDENT AMBASSADOR INFORMATION
2015-2016
Who are Student Ambassadors?
Student Ambassadors are a select group of reliable, respected, and knowledgeable UW-Marshfield/Wood County students who share
their positive attitude and knowledge about the campus with prospective students, their parents, and the community.
It is essential that Student Ambassadors sincerely enjoy meeting new people and making them feel comfortable and welcome. Student
Ambassadors are required to make a minimum commitment of 30 hours per semester to assist in promoting UW-Marshfield/Wood
County with a variety of events.
What do Student Ambassadors do?
Student Ambassadors are a select group of students who help promote the University:
 as student representatives of the UW-Marshfield/Wood County.
 as assistants for special events.
 as orientation assistants.
 as campus tour guides.
 as student role models/mentors who assist other students.
What are the benefits of becoming a Student Ambassador?
Student Ambassadors gain:
 opportunity to be campus leaders.
 resume enhancements.
 semester stipends.
 personal satisfaction.
 personal and professional development.
 prestige.
What are the qualifications?
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must be in good academic standing (at time of application a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA is required.)
possess good communication skills.
have consideration of others.
be enthusiastic.
have a keen appreciation for the campus and community.
must be able to attend scheduled Ambassador functions.
How do I apply?
Complete the Student Ambassador application and submit it to the Student Affairs Office by Wednesday, March 4th by 4pm. Final
selections will be made by the Student Ambassador Advisors. Decisions will be based upon the completed application, two references
(at least one of which should be a faculty/staff member of UW-Marshfield/Wood County) and a personal interview. The interview
date and time will be emailed to your student email account. Please check your account daily!
Your conduct and conversations are what you are – be a role model!
STUDENT AMBASSADOR APPLICATION
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
GENERAL INFORMATION
Name: ____________________________________________________ DOB:
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Current Address:
Summer Address:
Current Phone: _________________________________ Summer Phone:
High School and Year of Graduation:
Number of semesters you attended UW-M/WC (include the current semester): ____________
Total number of credits completed: _______ Cum. GPA: _______ Intended Major:
Do you plan to attend UW-M/WC during Fall 2015 and Spring 2016?
YES
Are you able to commit 30 hours each semester to the Ambassador position?
NO
YES
NO
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
List campus and community organizations, extracurricular activities and/or other activities you have been
involved with the past two years:
1. _______________________________________
4. ________________________________________
2. _______________________________________
5. ________________________________________
3. _______________________________________
6. ________________________________________
APPLICANT QUESTIONS
Please type your responses to the following list of questions on a separate piece of paper and attached to your
application:
1. Why do you want to be a Student Ambassador?
2. In choosing your higher educational path, what, if anything, would you have done differently?
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Please choose two individuals to complete an attached reference form.
2. At least one of the forms must be submitted by a UW-Marshfield/Wood County faculty/staff member.
3. Your selected references should submit the completed forms to the Student Services Office by the deadline
indicated on the bottom of the form.
4. Your references are:
Name: _______________________________________ of UW-Marshfield/Wood County
Name: _______________________________________ of _________________________________________
SIGNATURE
I hereby acknowledge that all information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that all
application materials, including references, must be submitted by the deadline. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.
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(Signature)
(Date)
Please return this application to:
Student Ambassador Advisors, UW-Marshfield/Wood County, Student Affairs,
2000 W. Fifth Street, Marshfield, WI 54449
Applications are due by Wednesday, March 5th by 4pm.
STUDENT AMBASSADOR
REFERENCE FORM
Student Ambassadors act as representatives of UW-Marshfield/Wood County and are
in the unique position of being able to offer their perspective on student life to prospective students,
special guests, and the greater community. We are seeking students with strong communication
and interpersonal skills, who are enthusiastic about post-secondary education. Due to this position being a
non-academic honor, please do not submit student grades on either this form or in a reference letter.
Applicant's Name:
Relationship to applicant:
How long have you known this applicant?
Please rank the applicant on a scale of 1 to 5 (5= Excellent, 1=Below Average).
Social Skills
Communication Skills
Leadership
Commitment
Time Management
Organization
Teamwork
Attitude toward criticism
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Would you recommend this applicant as a Student Ambassador? (circle one)
Yes
No
Please identify the applicant’s strengths and challenges:
Additional Comments (optional):
Reference Submitted by:
Signature
Date
Printed Name
Occupation or Title
Thank you for completing this form! Please return this application to:
Student Ambassador Advisors, UW-Marshfield/Wood County, Student Affairs,
2000 W. Fifth Street, Marshfield, WI 54449
Applications are due by Wednesday, March 4th by 4pm.
STUDENT AMBASSADOR
REFERENCE FORM
Student Ambassadors act as representatives of UW-Marshfield/Wood County and are
in the unique position of being able to offer their perspective on student life to prospective students,
special guests, and the greater community. We are seeking students with strong communication
and interpersonal skills, who are enthusiastic about post-secondary education. Due to this position being a
non-academic honor, please do not submit student grades on either this form or in a reference letter.
Applicant's Name:
Relationship to applicant:
How long have you known this applicant?
Please rank the applicant on a scale of 1 to 5 (5= Excellent, 1=Below Average).
Social Skills
Communication Skills
Leadership
Commitment
Time Management
Organization
Teamwork
Attitude toward criticism
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Would you recommend this applicant as a Student Ambassador? (circle one)
Yes
Please identify the applicant’s strengths and challenges:
Additional Comments (optional):
Reference Submitted by:
Signature
Date
Printed Name
Occupation or Title
Thank you for completing this form! Please return this application to:
Student Ambassador Advisors, UW-Marshfield/Wood County, Student Affairs,
2000 W. Fifth Street, Marshfield, WI 54449
Applications are due by Wednesday, March 4th by 4pm.
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2015-2016 Student Ambassador Events – DRAFT***
DATE
SPRING 2015
4/10/15
4/19/15
5/8/15
SUMMER 2015
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8/12 – 8/13
8/21/14
8/25/15
8/25/15
FALL 2015
First Wed. of Every Month
Mid-February
WINTER BREAK 2015
January
Late January
SPRING 2015
TBD
Mid-February
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TIME
EVENT
Noon – 1pm
12:30 pm- 4:30 pm
6:00 pm
Ambassador Luncheon/Preview Day Prep
Spring Preview Day
Commencement
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
2 DAYS
8:00 AM
6:00 AM
6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Training – PRISM/Adv & Reg
New Student Adv & Reg
New Student Adv & Reg
New Student Adv & Reg
New Student Adv & Reg
New Student Adv & Reg
New Student Adv & Reg
New Student Adv & Reg
New Student Adv & Reg
Ambassador training
New Student Adv & Reg
Orientation training
Fall Orientation
All days
Sign up sheet
1:45 – 4pm
9:00 am-3:00 pm
First week of classes
Info table in Crossroads
Wednesday at The Wood
Xtreme Xploration
TBD
TBD
Winter Break Gathering/Orientation Training
Spring Orientation
All days
Noon
7:00 am-3:00 pm
Saturday night
First week of classes
Ambassador Luncheon/Preview Day Prep
Xtreme Xploration
Food for Thought
Math League
Spring Preview Day
Commencement
10:00 AM
***This draft Student Ambassador events sheet contains only the currently known required Ambassador events. It is
meant only as a guideline for prospective applicants. Future Ambassadors should expect to be at events listed as well as
other events which will be made available during the Ambassador training days in August. The above listed events and
dates can be changed at the discretion of the advisors.