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Student Ambassador Program

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2010-11 Student Ambassadors: L-R - Jean Merlain, Kelly Chabot, Courtney Durocher, Nicole Martins and Joshua Navarro.  Not pictured:Tessa Constant, Raby Ly, Ana Santana and John Miles

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Program at a glance

The Student Ambassador Program is an honorary group of students who will represent the college at special events on campus and in the community. They seek to enhance prospective students’ knowledge about the various student support services and programs offered at the college. Students will demonstrate leadership potential, communication skills and high academic standards.

Requirements

Anyone wishing to become a Student Ambassador must meet the following requirements to apply:

• Maintain a 2.50 GPA
• Complete 12 hours of coursework before application deadline
• Be enrolled at least half time per semester (a minimum of six credit hours)
• Complete an Ambassador application
• Submit two completed faculty/staff recommendation forms

Please note: Applying to the Student Ambassador Program does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

2009-10 Student Ambassadors: L-R - Tessa Constant, Zahra Malko and Greg Rebello

Benefits

Those who serve as CCRI Student Ambassadors receive many benefits for their service to the college.

• Compensation for their work
• Leadership opportunities
• A résumé-building experience
• Professional blazer, polo shirt and official college name tag
• Certificate of appreciation signed by the college president

Responsibilities

Student ambassadors share their college experiences with prospective students.
Common responsibilities include:

• Visiting high schools
• Attending college fairs
• Helping at information sessions
• Conducting campus tours
• Participating in new student orientation, registration and commencement
• Assisting at various campus events

Any student who fails to maintain the required GPA and/or fails to fulfill any of their required duties may be dismissed form the Ambassador program at any time. They will forfeit all benefits and will be responsible for any outstanding obligations to the College that result from that loss.

What the Ambassadors say about the program ...

“Meeting potential students, talking about CCRI and the leadership training helped me develop as a person.”
      

“I really enjoyed high school visits, professional development courses and leadership conferences. I learned a lot about CCRI.”
      

“The program has helped me work on my interpersonal skills.”
      

 

What others say about the Ambassadors ...

“The Student Ambassador Program was a great help to the Athletic Department.”

“The Ambassador has such a professional presence. I was very satisfied with her participation in our registration process.”

“Excellent program! All three Ambassadors were very professional, courteous, great reps of CCRI. Keep it going. Thank you for all you have done in the area of Student Life.”

Student Ambassador Advisory Committee

• Ronald L. Schertz, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
• Marissa Albini, Alumni Affairs Director
• Tessa Constant, Student representative to the Board of Governors
  former Student Ambassador
• Michael J. Cunningham, Assistant Dean Student Success
• Joel A. Friedman, Interim Director of Financial Aid
• Teresa J. Kless, Acting Director of Enrollment Services
• John P. Panzica, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Services
• Ellen B. Schulte, Marketing Officer
• Deborah K. Watson, Student Ambassador Program Director
• Rebecca Yount, Associate Dean Student Life and Service Learning

  Student Ambassador Campus Coordinators

• Lilliam Abreu, Admissions Officer
  Student Ambassador Coordinator - Knight (Warwick) and Newport - 825-2266
• Michael P. Hynes, Senior Admissions Officer
  Student Ambassador Coordinator - Liston (Providence) - 455-6104
• Jude A. Tomasino, Assistant Director of Admissions
  Student Ambassador Coordinator - Flanagan (Lincoln) - 333-7317

Any Questions?

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Offices:

• Knight Campus (Warwick)
  Tel: 401-825-2003
• Flanagan Campus (Lincoln)
  Tel: 401-825-2003
• Liston Campus (Providence)
  Tel: 401-825-2003
• Newport County Campus
  Tel: 401-825-2003

For more information, contact

Deborah K. Watson, Student Ambassador Program Coordinator,
dwatson@ccri.edu
401-851-1637
www.ccri.edu/oes/admissions