Honors Ambassadors work closely with the Honors Program staff in planning information sessions and welcome receptions held in Nunemaker Center. Honors Ambassadors help to represent the Honors Program at various campus recruitment events. The time commitment for this program varies depending on the student's schedule. Honors Ambassadors have flexibility in determining their level of participation in events and programs.

2009-2010 Application

2009-2010 Waiver

Application deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2009.  Selected applicants will be interviewed the afternoon of Sunday, September 13th.  For 2009-2010, students majoring in the natural sciences or professional school programs are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you have any questions about the Honors Ambassador Program, please contact Sarah Crawford-Parker, scrawpar@ku.edu, 864-3539.

 

Membership: Students who have completed at least one year in the University Honors Program, selected through the process detailed below. 

*For 2009-2010, students majoring in the natural sciences or professional school programs are particularly encouraged to apply.

Purpose:  To provide a positive student contact for prospective students and their families as they consider the Honors Program at the University of Kansas.  Such contact would occur through on-campus recruitment events, an annual spring reception for prospective students and families held in Nunemaker Center, and other recruitment events designed by the Honors Program.

Honors Ambassadors would also assist Honors and Mount Oread Scholars students as they transition into the University.  Ambassadors will assist with this process by contributing to a range of first-year experience programs.  Honors Ambassadors are expected to regularly attend programs events, including lectures and academic programs, and to be knowledgeable of program happenings.

Mission: Recruitment is most effective when it includes a variety of voices, including students.  Honors Ambassadors will develop teamwork, communication, and leadership skills as they meet with families and plan events to enhance the recruitment process and the first-year student experience.

Selection: Students with at least one year experience in the Honors Program can fill out an application in order to be considered for an Honors Ambassador position.   Well-qualified applicants will be interviewed by a committee. 

Duties of Honors Ambassadors:
* Attend two meetings per semester with the program coordinator.
* Regularly attend Honors Program special events, including lectures and other academic programs.
* Assist with the development of programs for current KU honors students.
* Assist with the planning of a spring reception in Nunemaker Center for prospective students and families.  Honors Ambassadors will also be expected to participate on the day of the reception by being available to answer questions from students and parents.
* Participate in other receptions held in Nunemaker Center, including welcome sessions for current KU students admitted to the program and events associated with Family Weekend.
* Participate in a minimum of two on-campus recruitment events per semester.
* Honors Ambassadors should expect to devote 6-8 hours per month to the program.