STUDENT AMBASSADORS OUTREACH PROGRAM

The Campus Ambassador program at Rutgers Newark is a special initiative to recruit Newark high school students and to provide opportunities for outstanding students to be involved in civic and community activities. Students chosen to serve as Campus Ambassadors visit Newark high schools to talk about the importance of college and the value of a college education at Rutgers Newark. Selection for the Campus Ambassadors program is to be regarded as a high honor bestowed upon the recipient by the Provost. The program is supervised by the Office of Student and Community Affairs.

Read more about the program in Focus:
Rutgers–Newark student ambassadors reach out to the community

Membership
Membership in the Campus Ambassador program is based on a rigorous selection process and is limited to approximately 10-15 students. New Ambassadors are selected annually by the Vice Provost of Student and Community Affairs.

Eligibility Requirements
Students nominated for consideration for the Campus Ambassadors program must meet the following general eligibility requirements:

1. Full time enrollment at Rutgers Newark.
2. Possess a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
3. Demonstrate leadership potential.
4. Demonstrate outstanding communication skills.
5. Be nominated by faculty or administrative personnel.

Selection Process
Students who are nominated for the Campus Ambassadors program must complete a performance agreement which specifies responsibilities and the expectations for the honor. Failure to fulfill satisfactorily any of the expected duties and responsibilities will result in expulsion from the program. Student must also participate in an interview/orientation process. Students will be judged on grades, knowledge of the college, personality, communication skills, appearance, extracurricular involvement, and demonstrated leadership potential. Based on these criteria, a group of finalists are selected and recommended to the Provost for membership in the program.

Program Requirements
During their tenure in the program, Campus Ambassadors will be required to enroll as full-time students, maintain the minimum grade point average, participate in required activities, maintain conduct appropriate to the honor, not be involved in any disciplinary actions, and participate in periodic training and leadership development activities.

Incentives and Rewards
Students who successfully participate in the Campus Ambassador program will receive the following benefits from the program:

1. Designation of the honor on academic transcripts.
2. A letter of commendation from the Provost.
3. Leadership experience.
4. Opportunity to refine communications skills.
5. A $500 stipend.

For More Information
Questions about the Campus Ambassador Program should be directed to:
Lenore Pearson, Coordinator
Office of Student and Community Affairs; Office of the Provost
123 Washington Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
(973) 353-5541