Certificate Ambassadors
Ambassadors grow and lead beyond their academic curriculum
Sustainability Certificate Ambassadors engage faculty, students and alumni, build community within the program, mentor other students, lead events and activities, and promote personal and professional opportunities.
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
- Attend a kick-off event prior to the start of the semester and meet monthly as a group (virtually or in-person).
- Attend Sustainability Certificate Coffee Hours (at least 2 per semester) to provide one on one peer mentoring for Sustainability Certificate Students.
- 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.
- Write one short reflection for the Sustainability Certificate Newsletter.
- Represent the Sustainability Certificate at events, and classes including assisting with fall and spring orientation events.
- Provide student feedback to the Certificate Program staff and director.
- 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:
- Have been enrolled in the Certificate for at least one year and have taken an Anchor and 1 semester of the Seminar course.
- Show a strong commitment to the Certificate and sustainability.
Apply to be a Sustainability Certificate Ambassador
Applications are due August 16, 2020 and applicants will be notified by August 21.