Certificate Ambassadors

Juliet Eden

Ecology

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Avery Lumsden

Environmental Econ & Mgmt

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Alyssa Powell

Master of Agricultural and Environmental Education

Andrew Schoppenhorst

International Business & Mgmt

Olivia Wilson

Ecology + Int'l Affairs

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Lindsey Zastawny

Finance

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Details

Certificate student representatives chosen before the Fall semester each year serve as leaders, ambassadors, and peer mentors for the program. Students commit to 10 hours per semester and receive group programming/professional development, mentoring and leadership experience, and connection to a small group of like-minded students.

Requirements

1. Attend a kick-off event prior to the start of the semester and meet monthly as a group (virtually or in-person).
2. Attend Sustainability Certificate Coffee Hours (at least 2 per semester) to provide one on one peer mentoring for Sustainability Certificate Students.
3. Organize or co-organize at least one sustainability event outside of the classroom per year. This can be a service activity for certificate students, a social event, or a professional development opportunity.
4. Write one short reflection for the Sustainability Certificate Newsletter.
5. Represent the Sustainability Certificate at events, and classes including assisting with fall and spring orientation events.
6. Provide student feedback to the Certificate Program staff and director.
7. Support outreach and recruitment efforts.

Term of Service

Student Ambassadors must commit to at least one semester of service, though a full academic year is ideal. Students may re-apply to the program each year.

Eligibility

Students are selected based on passion and interest, academic records, interpersonal skills, and dependability.

Applicants should:

1. Have been enrolled in the Certificate for at least one year and have taken an Anchor and 1 semester of the Seminar course.
2. Show a strong commitment to the Certificate and sustainability.