McCombs Student Ambassador Program

History

The McCombs Student Ambassador Program began as a joint effort between the Office of Resource Development and the Undergraduate Programs Office.  It was inspired by a presentation by the University of Kansas at the CASE Donor Relations Conference in 2001.  

The resulting product was the McCombs Student Ambassador Program (MSAP). The purpose of the program is to showcase a select group of student to Alumni, Donors, VIPs, and the general public while providing a prestigious leadership opportunity for students. In addition, the McCombs Student Ambassadors (MSAs) serve in a supporting role to the Undergraduate Programs Office and the Office of Resource Development.

As the reputation of the MSAs has grown, their responsibilities have grown to include the implementation of the annual Family Weekend program, Explore UT, and Gone to Business. They have also expanded their network within the McCombs School of Business to include projects from External Relations, the MBA Program and now work more closely with the weekly Undergraduate Admissions sessions.

What is a McCombs Student Ambassador?

As a McCombs Student Ambassador, you have been chosen to serve as a representative of the McCombs School of Business. By representing the student body of McCombs, you have been placed into a position of leadership and service. This responsibility is more than assisting with event logistics; it “involves a desire to serve, a commitment to improve, and an attitude of selflessness” (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences [CALS], 2007). Due to the fact that you have been selected to join this prestigious organization, you should take your role seriously and fulfill your responsibilities with pride and commitment (CALS, 2007).

The goal of the MSAP is to facilitate leadership development and civic engagement.  It is an opportunity to build communication and networking skills in a team-oriented environment.  It is our hope that the skills and experiences you gain as a MSA will assist you in both your personal and professional future. 

Qualifications

Students who are interested in the McCombs Ambassador Program must meet the following requirements:

• Represent the McCombs School of Business and the University of Texas in a positive manner at all times
• Commit to a two-year minimum tenure (4 long semesters)
• Possess public relations and communication skills
• Maintain a 2.5 overall GPA
• Attend regular meetings, events, admissions sessions and conduct tours
• Desire to gain leadership experience
• Uphold the University Policies, Honor Code and the McCombs Code of Conduct
• Adhere to Student Ambassador Substance Abuse Policy

Duties

Regular Meetings are scheduled Mondays from 5:00 – 6:00 PM.  All Ambassadors are required to attend. 

A calendar of events will be provided to Ambassadors.  All Ambassadors are required to attend any major event. 

Regular admission sessions are held every Monday and Friday at 1 PM.  All Ambassadors are required to attend a minimum of two admissions sessions and conduct a minimum of two tours per semester.

Students applying to the Ambassador Program should expect to commit an average of two hours per week.   

The Student Ambassador program is designed to provide leadership experience to students who do not currently possess significant leadership positions.  Students who are currently involved in multiple co-curricular activities are not encouraged to apply.  A significant time commitment is necessary to be a part of the Student Ambassador Program.  

For more information contact Lauren Anne Cove at Lauren.Cove@mccombs.utexas.edu or 512-471-2103