Scholar Development Ambassadors

Mission

The Office of Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research Ambassadors are a group of students with experience in the Office’s programs who assist the staff in recruiting incoming and current OSU students for major scholarship preparation, undergraduate research, and travel programs. The Ambassadors contribute to a variety of events for the Office and serve as liaisons between the Office and its distinguished visitors. They represent the achievements of the Office of Scholar Development, as well as its current students and alumni.

Selection Process

Interested students complete an online application in the spring semester. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and knowledge of the University and the Scholar Development programs in which they have participated. Candidates should be positive in their attitude about the Office of Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research, OSU, and university events. This is an unpaid, volunteer position.

Expectations and Responsibilities

Act as responsible and exemplary representatives of the Office of Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research.
Attend training session.
Provide recruitment support with prospective students interested in scholar development, travel programs, and/or undergraduate research at OSU.
Attend and assist with University and Scholar Development events, such as Orange Friday, Saturday Campus Tours, Scholars’ Day, Welcome Week, Scholar Recognition receptions, and Undergraduate Research Symposium as requested.
Provide one-on-one communications with Admissions meetings and other recruitment activities as assigned.
Possess effective leadership and communication skills.
Demonstrate commitment to honor the integrity of OSU, the Office of Scholar Development, and the Ambassador program.

Meet our Scholar Development Ambassadors

Sage Becker, Senior in Animal Science; Minor in Biochemistry

Kaylea Bixler, Junior in Microbiology/Cell & Molecular Biology; Minor in Philosophy

Taryn Blackstock, Junior in Applied Exercise Science: Strength and Conditioning

Adrienne Blakey, Junior in Plant and Soil Science; Agricultural Communications

Kassidy Bliss, Junior in Agribusiness; Minor in Finance

Dawson Haworth, Sophomore in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Braden Kellogg, Junior in Civil Engineering

M Jackson Moore, Sophomore in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering; Minor in Entrepreneurship

Hadley Reuter, Junior in Management Information Systems; Statistics; Minor in Spanish

Jessica Shipman, Junior in Physics

Nicole Stevens, Junior in Animal Science; Agriculture Education

Luke Stevenson, Sophomore in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering