First of all, thank you for considering self-nominating!
Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Campus Ambassador Awards.
Do I have to be able to give my presentation in-person?
NO. We would prefer that nominees give their presentation in-person on one of the main campuses during the first week of February, BUT we also realize that students often are juggling school and other outside responsibilities with limited time available. If a nominee is unable to present in-person, the Student Life staff will contact the nominee to schedule a time that they can meet on Zoom and record their presentation. If a nominee is only available to record their presentation, they will have one opportunity to record their presentation on Zoom with the Student Life staff.
Do I meet the criteria to be a nominee?
- Are you a current Gateway student who has been accepted into a Technical Diploma or Associate Degree program?
If you are a current student and have not been accepted into a Technical Diploma or Associate Degree program, you can make an appointment to meet with your Academic Advisor to complete this step. - Have you completed at least one semester at Gateway?
Our campus ambassadors are students who talk about their experience at Gateway. If you have not completed your first semester at Gateway, then we want you to enjoy your Gateway experience and encourage you to consider applying next year. - Will you still be enrolled at Gateway after the Spring semester?
Nominees will be asked to represent Gateway during the Summer and Fall semesters if selected as a Campus Ambassador. This is more challenging if you are graduating in May. - Are you available to participate in the State Ambassador event in a two-day Leadership Development experience?
Only one student will participate in this Leadership Development experience. Only one student will participate in this Leadership Development experience. The student who is selected as our Gateway WTCS Ambassador in February is the only student that is eligible to attend the State Ambassador event. We do, however, want to make all nominees aware that, should you be selected as the Gateway WTCS Ambassador, we will need you to attend the State Ambassador Leadership Development experience in April.
If you feel confident that you meet these prerequisites/requirements to apply, your next step would be to talk to faculty and/or staff members about your intention and ask if you may list them on the application as an endorser. Complete your application. The applications close at the end of January.
The Student Life staff will review the applications, make sure that endorsements have been completed, and contact you to explain video presentation submission guidelines and process. After meeting with the Student Life staff you can download the presentation guidelines and start preparing your speech. Your speech cannot exceed 5 minutes. Presentations that run over will be stopped at the 5 minute mark. So practice, practice, practice prior to your presentation!
We hope this information is helpful and that you will complete an application.