The Application Process
The Application Process
Applications
The application process is a 2-step process. The first step includes an essay, a brief résumé, and references. Then selected applicants will be invited to participate in the second step: to make a short presentation to the selection committee.
The deadline for those wishing to be Ambassadors in 2013-2014 is February 8, 2013, at 11:59 pm.
The application form is available online. You will need to use your Novell (email) password to log in.
If you will be studying off campus in Spring 2013 and would still like to be considered you can apply online and we will set up a telephone or Skype interview.
Applications will be reviewed by the Ambassadors Program Committee which consists of faculty and staff members, as well as past Ambassadors. The decision as to who will be hired is not made solely by the Assistant Director of Global Engagement nor by the Office of International Student Affairs.
Interviews
The next stage of the application process will be an interview and a brief presentation to be made to the selection committee.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, February 26 and Wednesday, February 27 2013; times will be available after the application deadline. We will contact you to set up a time (please do not miss class for your interview - we will find a time that works). All interviews will take place in Lowry 119.
You are expected to answer the following question:
Ambassadors talk to many different audiences. How would you discuss the topic you chose to research (and wrote about in your essay) with the following audiences:
- A middle school class (ages 10-13)
- A group of your college peers
- A group of retired professionals?
Suggestions
Some suggestions of things to think about for the interview:
- How would your presentation change with the different audiences?
- How will you maintain the interest and attention of the different age groups?
- Will the interactive activities change depending on the audience?
- Will you have handouts?
- Will you use technology? If so, what kind...?
- Think about the kinds of artifacts that you would use to illustrate your points.
- How will you conduct your research?
We are not expecting that you will be an expert in your chosen subject yet (that's why you do the investigations over the summer), or that you will have a polished professional presentation.
Please do not bring technology to use during your interview. It always takes too long to set up and never works properly. Instead, please tell us HOW you plan to use technology in your talks.
We are looking for people who have some good creative ideas about how to gather their information and present their findings. There will be training and practice opportunities before you are expected to make any presentations.