About VIP Student Ambassadors
Q: What is the VIP Student Ambassador Organization?
A: A prestigious group of student leaders chosen to represent FHSU at official campus events, under the direction of the Office of the President.
Q: What is the role of the VIP Student Ambassadors?
A: To work with the FHSU president and campus officials in hosting special events for dignitaries, faculty and staff, alumni and members of the community.
Q: Do the Ambassadors have group meetings?
A: Meetings take place once a month to discuss upcoming events and related information. A meal is included. Occasionally, there are presentations on current campus topics (for example, university marketing efforts, international education opportunities, etc.). The meetings also give Ambassadors a chance to reconnect with each other.
Q: What are the benefits of being an Ambassador?
A:There are many, including:
- Professional networking opportunities that students will not find with any other organization
- Ability to polish communication skills
- Satisfaction of giving back to the university through volunteer service
- Opportunity to connect with other student leaders
- Gaining an inside view of how the university operates
Q: At how many events do the Ambassadors work during the academic year?
A: 9-10 total events, or about 1 per month.
Q: How does a student become an ambassador?
A: An application process is held in the Spring each year. Interested students must complete the online application to be considered. All applicants are interviewed by a three person panel, scores are calculated based on the interview and the required criteria. Approximately 20 - 25 Ambassadors are chosen each year for a one year term.
Q: What are the requirements to be an ambassador? A: Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate student and have completed at least one semester at FHSU or another post-secondary institution prior to the application year. Graduate students and students graduating in December are not eligible.
Applicants must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher and participate in a minimum of 10 events throughout the year.
Q: Do the ambassadors have a uniform?
A: The university provides each Ambassador with two uniforms: a polo shirt for casual events and a business suit for formal events. The Ambassadors get to keep these items at the end of their term.
Interested in becoming an VIP Student Ambassador?
Watch for posters, Web and Facebook announcements and other information on how to apply in February.
Questions? Contact Janette Meis VIP Student Ambassador sponsor, at 785.628.4232 or j_meis@fhsu.edu.