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2019-20 Student
Ambassador Application
Important Dates:
Application & Interview Deadline – August 22, 2019 by 5:00 p.m.
Submit completed Application Packets to:
Office of the Associate Provost
Titusville, Building 5 Room 102
(321) 433-7141
Instructions & Checklist
The Application AND interview must be completed by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 22
nd
. Applications must
be submitted to the Associate Provost Office in Building 5 Room 102 to check your GPA and credit hour
eligibility, and to schedule the interview. Under no circumstances will packets or interviews be accepted past
the deadline.
A complete Application Packet contains the following:
Applicant Information Form
Signed & Dated Application Agreement
All candidates will be notified with a final decision by Monday, August 26th.
Please detach and submit the forms on pages 2-3 with your packet materials,
and keep the Student Ambassador Information starting on page 4 for your
records.
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Applicant Information Form
Please complete electronically, or print legibly in blue or black ink.
Name (last, first) ____________________________________________________________________________
Student B# ______________________________ Phone: (___________) _____________________________
Titan Email: __________________________________________________________@titans.easternflorida.edu
Current EFSC Degree Program: Certificate Associate of Science Associate of Arts Bachelors
Current EFSC Major: ______________________________________ Current GPA: __________________
Intended Graduation Date (semester & year): ____________________________________________________
How many semesters have you been enrolled at EFSC (including this semester)? ________________________
Please describe your current level of campus involvement: __________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever campaigned for or held SGA office before? Yes No If yes, please describe below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
How would you describe your skills with computers and other technology? _____________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
How would you describe your public speaking skills and experience? __________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
What do you believe are your strengths would be as a student leader? ________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
In what areas are you seeking to improve? _______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Student Government Association Application Agreement
Please review this document carefully and check each box to acknowledge your agreement to each statement.
Afterwards, complete the bottom section; be sure to sign and date the agreement.
Please complete electronically, or print legibly in blue or black ink. Signature must be in ink.
I certify that I am a candidate for a Student Ambassador in the Student Government Association; that I
have reviewed the eligibility requirements set forth in the Application Packet and am eligible to serve;
that I intend to continue to be a student at Eastern Florida State College during the proposed term of
office, and that if elected will serve to the best of my ability.
I understand that I may not run for more than one office. I understand that I may be a write-in
candidate for any office without a qualified candidate as determined by the Student Life Coordinator
and Associate Provost.
If selected, I hereby agree to serve the student body to the utmost of my abilities in accordance with
the responsibilities of my position as well as other duties assigned to me by the Student Life
Coordinator.
I agree to uphold and abide by the EFSC SGA Constitution, Student Activities Handbook and the
Student Code of Conduct.
I agree and commit to being available for a minimum of 15 hours of leadership training as
determined/scheduled by Student Life Coordinator as well as 5-10 hours a week (to include meetings,
office hours, events, travel, etc.) for both the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters.
I understand that all parts of the Application Packet are to be completed truthfully and accurately and
submitted to the Associate Provost by 5:00 p.m. on August 22, 2019 in order to be considered for
candidacy. I understand that late packets will not be accepted.
I understand that my biographical information and picture may be used on the EFSC website and other
promotional materials and social media outlets pertaining to the Student Government Association.
I understand that my completed application does not entitle me to the position and that I must
complete a face-to-face interview with the Student Life Coordinator and/or the Associate Provost to be
considered for the position.
Applicant Printed Name: __________________________________________________________________
Applicant Signature: _____________________________________________________________________
Date Signed: ________________________________________
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Student Ambassador Information
Benefits of Serving in the SGA
Earn service-learning hours for time dedicated to the Office of Student Life.
Develop critical job skills in team work, communication, marketing, event planning and project
management.
Enhance and develop your leadership skills.
Learn about and participate in the democratic process that determines how EFSC student activity fee
dollars are spent each year.
Help create positive change at EFSC.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to apply for a Student Ambassador position, students:
Must be currently enrolled at EFSC and taking six (6) or more credit hours during the Fall 2019
semester on the campus for which they are running for a position;
Must maintain enrollment at six (6) or more credit hours during both the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020
semester on the campus for which they are running for a position;
Must have achieved, at the time of selection, an overall (cumulative) grade point average of 2.5 or
better. If candidate has no prior college coursework, the most recent, unweighted high school GPA will
be used;
Must submit a completed Application Packet by published deadline;
Must be able to commit 5-10 hours each week to the position during the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020
semesters (includes meetings, office hours, events, travel, etc.);
Must not have any Student Code of Conduct violations.
Any exception to these eligibility requirements must be granted, in writing, by the Associate Provost/Provost.
Term of Office
Student Ambassadors are required to serve a one (1) year term running from Spring Commencement until the
Spring Commencement of the following year. (Exceptions to the requirement can only be granted by the
Student Life Coordinator and Associate Provost/Provost).
Description of Position
Student Ambassador duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Leading Campus tours for prospective students and their families.
Assisting at college events, functions, ceremonies, receptions, open houses, etc.
Attending all scheduled SGA E-Board and Business meetings.
Committing at least five (5) hours per week to the Office of Student Life with the exception of peak
times (i.e., 1st week of school, registration, finals week, etc.).