Current Students
Welcome to the Mat-Su College
Student Ambassadors’ webpage!
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We are a group of students hired by Student Services each spring to assist the College with the recruitment of new students, the New Student Orientation program, and other special campus events. This leadership opportunity also prepares us to serve as information resources to our fellow students and as representatives of the campus in the community. |
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Ambassador Activities
Recruitment/Admissions
• Guide campus tours
• Visit local high schools, community agencies, College Fairs, and Job Fairs to recruit prospective students
• Assist with Mat-Su College INFO Sessions
New Student Orientation
• Help plan and coordinate New Student Orientation
• Serve as New Student Orientation group leaders
• Staff the Information Desk at the beginning of each new
semester
Special Events
• Participate and support important campus events such as
Convocation and Commencement
• Involvement with community service projects
• Assist with faculty projects as requested
Training/Meetings
• Attend weekly meetings/training sessions to build knowledge of Mat-Su College and it’s programs, awareness of student issues, and develop leadership, communication, teambuilding skills
• Provide input into many university processes and programs
Want to Become a Student Ambassador?
Student Ambassador hiring takes place each spring for the
upcoming academic year. The process to apply is via UAK Jobs (www.uakjobs.com),
the university’s online application system. Watch this website
for updated information about when to apply!
Successful applicants must have completed at least one semester at Mat-Su College, possess a minimum GPA of 2.5, have been enrolled in at least six credits during the spring semester previous to their employment as an Ambassador and remain in at least six credits throughout their term of service. Additionally, Ambassadors should demonstrate:
• Excellent communication skills
• Availability for work and regular training meetings
• Leadership qualities
• An open, friendly personality
• A desire to become more involved in campus life
• An interest in improving themselves and the lives of their
fellow students
Students who have served as Student Ambassadors report the following benefits of being involved with the program:
• Getting to know campus faculty, administrators and staff
• Better understanding of College processes (admission,
financial aid, scholarships, etc.)
• Satisfaction from being able to help other students
• Having some say in what happens at the College
• Meeting influential community leaders
• Building communication and leadership skills
• A heightened awareness of and eligibility for other honors,
awards and opportunities
Want to learn more? We’d love to hear from you! Contact the Student Ambassador Program advisors:
Connie Fuess 745-9737 email: cfuess@matsu.alaska.edu
MSC faculty and staff: Need to request the Student Ambassadors’ assistance with an event or activity? Please download and complete the Student Ambassador request form and turn it into Student Services (FSM 102).
• Student Ambassador Request Form (PDF)
Go Mat-Su!
Fall 2009 Student Ambassadors
Amber Weaver, Janna Scates,
Chris Wetzler, Shanna Ellington, Tim Lee, Bradley Lucas