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
Rio Bonham
Biosystems Engineering
Chandler Dean
English
Georgia Eastham
Plant and Soil Science; Biochemistry
Elizabeth Knepler
Sociology