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Honors Ambassadors
University Honors Ambassadors are a select group of University Honors students who represent the program on campus and in the community. Ambassadors provide information and advice on the University Honors Program as well as on life at the University of Cincinnati. In addition to representing University Honors, ambassadors may also plan, coordinate, and/or co-facilitate programs for the University Honors Program. These students would lead group discussions and activities, and represent the student perspective within the University Honors Program. These students are responsible for helping peers to link areas of personal, academic and professional development through engagement in the University Honors experiential learning curriculum.
Potential roles/responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
- Participating in University Honors specific admissions activities (e.g., University Honors open house events during the Cincinnatus competition, meet with prospective students who visit campus, etc.)
- Serving as a peer advisor, providing a student perspective for current and prospective students
- Presenting in the Gateway to University Honors class
- Serving on University Honors committees
- Sharing of the University Honors e-portfolio
- Other opportunities as they arise.
Qualifications for being a University Honors Ambassador include:
- Engagement with the University Honors Program
- Engagement in one or more of the University Honors thematic areas
- Strong understanding of the University Honors Program framework
- Desire to help and lead other University Honors students
- Well developed communication skills
- Interest in working with a diverse team of people
- History of strong academic performance
Interested learning more and potentially becoming an Honors Ambassador?
Contact Ryan.
Ryan.Harder@uc.edu, 513-556-1065
Announcements
The application to be an Honors Ambassador is open!
If you are interested in serving as an honors ambassador and working closely with the honors staff to provide information and advice on the University Honors Program as well as life at the University of Cincinnati to prospective honors students and new students, than this is the opportunity for you! Please complete the application below and either email to Ryan Harder (ryan.harder@uc.edu) or deliver a physical to Ryan in 705 Swift Hall.
