Student Ambassador Program

*APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 5, 2012*

For more than 10 years now the College Foundation at Johnston Community College has funded fifteen annual scholarships to students who have shown potential to be leaders on campus. The Student Ambassadors at JCC are involved in a variety of activities both on campus and in the community. Some of these activities include community service such as Habitat For Humanity, assisting with on campus registration, graduation ceremonies and various fund raisers for the college. The fifteen auspicious recipients network and acquire relationships with faculty, staff and fellow students that last a lifetime. Each Student Ambassador commits themselves to one full year of service to JCC and attends a summer training session to help with teamwork, communication and character building. If interested, please request an application or print one here and mail to:

Thomas Dean
Advisor-Student Ambassadors
245 College Road
Smithfield, NC 27577

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Thomas Dean

Here at JCC, we are involved in many activities that will help you grow as an individual and as a professional. We all need those extra resources and advantages to list on our resume. You can earn and learn those things right here at Johnston Community College by becoming a Student Ambassador. The application process is rigorous but the rewards far outweigh any sacrifice. We are looking forward to our new group for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year and encourage you to apply for this prestigious opportunity to be the face of the college!

2011-2012 Student Ambassadors

Mission statement

“The vision to serve a diverse campus and cultivate relationships within the community while promoting good will and integrity for everyone.”

Applications will be taken January 5 through April 4, 2012 - NO EXCEPTIONS

2012-2013 Academic Year

Purpose:Ambassadors are an honorary group of students selected to represent the college at special events on campus and in the community.

1. Program Description

A maximum of fifteen students representing the diversity of the college student population and a variety of career goals and experience will be selected to represent the college.  Academic performance, leadership potential and communication skills are all factors in the selection process.  These students will serve one year.  For his/her service to the college, the student will receive free tuition, activity and technology fees for Fall and Spring (not to exceed the in-state tuition rates), a jacket, polo shirt, and a nametag.

Once selected, the Ambassador must complete a honors/leadership course that will include public speaking, motivational techniques, communication skills, and training on the history and programs of Johnston Community College.

Services provided by the Ambassadors may include: giving campus tours, hosting campus activities, recruiting students, speaking to community groups and agencies, assisting with registration, graduation and orientations, assisting with student activities, and welcoming groups to the campus.

The Ambassadors are administered and supervised by Thomas Dean, Advisor to Ambassadors in the Student Services Office at Johnston Community College.

2. Selection Process

The Ambassador Information Packet will be available to all students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher at Johnston Community College.  Johnston Community College students must have completed at least 12 credit hours, be a full-time student, and be in good standing in the community and the institution.  High school students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher and must be in good standing in the community and in high school.  The information packet will explain that Student Ambassadors are selected through a process that includes an application, an interview, and two references (one from Johnston Community College/high school faculty or staff and one personal).

After receiving the application, a student must meet with Thomas Dean in the Student Services Office at Johnston Community College. After meeting with Mr. Dean, the student will have a better understanding of the application which includes the Student Ambassador Reference Forms, a list of what is expected of a Johnston Community College Ambassador, a list of exclusions from the program rules, a section explaining the selection process, the Ambassador benefits, and the Student Ambassador Contract.

*THIS APPLICATION WILL BE FOLLOWED UP WITH A FORMAL INTERVIEW*

Applications will be taken until Monday, April 2, 2012.  The Ambassador Adviser will screen all applications received and then interview the top applicants.

Interviews will begin Tuesday, April 17, 2012 through Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Johnston Community College. 

All applicants will be notified through the mail by Friday, May 4, 2012 if they were selected to become a Student Ambassador at Johnston Community College.

3. What is expected of a Johnston Community College Ambassador:

Mandatory Activities (All Ambassadors must participate)

• Registrations and Orientations
• Graduations
• Must complete an Ambassadors Honors and Leadership Course (Summer)
• Ambassador Training Sessions (Summer)
• Dinner Meetings (Off campus)
• Monthly Campus Meetings
• Campus Tours
• Annual Donor Appreciation and Scholarship Recipient Dinner in August
• Annual Foundation Golf Tournament in October or November
• Annual Distinguished Citizen Dinner in April or May
• 4 public speaking engagements each year
• Complete one service hour per week in the Student Services/Foundation Office
• Participate in 2 service projects as designated by Advisors and Ambassadors

Other Ambassadors Events (attend as schedule permits)

• Country Music Showcases in August, October, December, February, April, and June
• High School College Days (assist Johnston Community College Recruiter)
• Promote goodwill and help others
• Other functions and events as requested

4. Eligibility

• A. Must complete both Fall and Spring Semester as a full-time student (earning minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) during the academic year of appointment.
• B. Must fulfill academic requirements for attendance and complete assignments in all courses.
• C. Must have and maintain a 3.00 or higher cumulative grade point average (those who fall below 3.00 can be evaluated and placed on probation for 1 semester at the discretion of the Advisors).
• D. Must be in good standing with the college and in the community.
• E. Must provide two reference letters (one from Johnston Community College/high school faculty or staff and one professional).
• F. Ability to complete one service hour per week in the Student Services/Foundation Office.
• G. Must not serve as a Student Government Association officer during the academic year of appointment (Student Ambassador and Student Government positions require significant time).
• H. Successful interview.

5. Exclusion from Program

• A. Enrolled for less than 12 hours (or drop below 12 hours).
• B. Loss of good standing in community or institution.
• C. Cumulative grade point average of less than 3.00.
• D. Seek nomination for or become an SGA Officer.
• E. Failure to fulfill the standards of the program (including attending meetings, completing honor/leadership course, and performing weekly service hour).

6. Benefits

• A. Full tuition, activity and technology fees paid for one year FOR FALL AND SPRING ONLY (in-state rates only).
• B. Personal development and socialization.
• C. Jacket, polo shirt, and nametag.
• D. Opportunities to meet community and state leaders and develop acquaintances with trustees, faculty, staff, etc.
• E. Being part of a small excellent group of students who represent Johnston Community College.

NOTE: Termination or withdrawal from the Ambassador program requires the return of all items provided by Johnston Community College. Failure to return items will result in a hold placed on all grades released and future transcript requests.

Previous Student Ambassador Groups

2010-2011 Student Ambassadors	2009-2010 Student Ambassadors
2008-2009 Student Ambassadors	2007-2008 Student Ambassadors	2006-2007 Student Ambassadors
2005-2006 Student Ambassadors	2004-2005 Student Ambassadors

Questions?

Have questions for the Advisor of the Student Ambassadors? Click here to send Thomas an email.

Ready to Apply?

Applications are being taken January 5th until April 4 - NO EXCEPTIONS

Links to the application and supporting documents are available in the right side menu at the top of this page.