School of Health Sciences - Student Ambassador Program

What is the Health Sciences Ambassador Program?

Outstanding undergraduate students in the School of Health Sciences are selected each year to serve as official representatives of the School's student body at recruiting and alumni activities on and off campus. The outstanding student leaders who participate in the Ambassadors program represent each of the majors and concentrations offered by the School of Health Sciences. They are truly the "cream of the crop," as evidenced by the post-baccalaureate success that Ambassadors from previous years' programs enjoy. The Ambassadors participate in a training program designed to enable them to answer questions about any of the majors offered in Health Sciences, and how to represent the School in the most professional manner at any of the various functions in which they are called to serve.

What types of activities do the Health Sciences Ambassadors perform?

Host and speak to prospective students and their parents at:

• High School Career Days
• Golden Honors Day
• Purdue's For Me
• Purdue Preview Days
• Counselor Programs
• Admitted Student Programs
• Tours for special days

Host and speak to alumni at:

• Alumni meetings
• Special alumni events (e.g. Homecoming and Gala Week)

Do I Qualify for the Health Sciences Ambassador Program?

To qualify for a Health Sciences Ambassador interview, you must:

• Be a full-time student
• Have been enrolled in Health Sciences at least two semesters
• Have at least two semesters remaining in school
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

How do I become a Health Sciences Ambassador?

Contact Bob Walkup (rcwalkup@purdue.edu) in the Office of Student Services (CIVL Room 1163) before April 21, 2006 for more information concerning the Health Sciences Ambassador program.

If chosen, how long will I serve as a Health Sciences Ambassador?

Ambassadors serve a one-year term starting in August. After the end of each one-year term, the Health Sciences Ambassadors will be evaluated on participation and performance. If the Ambassador still meets the requirements, he/she may continue for another term. If at anytime during a term an Ambassador should be placed on academic probation, fail a course, transfer out of the School of Health Sciences, behave unprofessionally, or fail to maintain, fully, a commitment to the organization, he/she will be asked to resign.

What's expected of me once I become a Health Sciences Ambassador?

• Participate in the mandatory orientation, August 20, 2006, in CIVL 1252.
• Attend meetings with the program coordinator.
• Participate in HLS Ambassador activities (at least three per semester).

Questions about the Health Sciences Ambassador Program?

Contact Bob Walkup.