Ambassador Leadership Program

The Dial Center Ambassador Leadership Program is a two-year program designed to provide our students with a hands-on leadership and service experience. Ambassadors are selected through a competitive application and interview process.

Ambassadors

Year One: Ambassador Apprentice

Ambassador Apprentices develop effective communication and leadership skills, including conflict management, team-building, information dissemination, networking, interviewing, public speaking, material and web development, service leadership, ethics and interpersonal communication in professional contexts. Ambassador Apprentices also learn about the Dial Center’s mission, programs, faculty, courses and clubs, as well as gain experience representing the Center at official events.

Year Two: Ambassador Leader

Ambassador Leaders gain valuable experience in program development, event planning, team management and training by serving as Mentor-Leaders and assisting with training and development of the Ambassador Apprentice classes and workshops. Ambassador Leaders also work closely with faculty/administration and serve as Dial Center representatives at official events.

Ambassador Mission

The Dial Center Ambassadors are fellows of the Ambassador Leadership Program. The mission of the Ambassadors is to provide leadership to the Dial Center and university communities through representation, recruitment and service.

Representation—Ambassadors serve as Dial Center representatives at department, college and university-level events. Ambassadors also serve as liaisons between students and faculty.
Recruitment—Ambassadors play a pivotal role in spreading the word about Communication Studies, including our minor, courses, programs, services and events through activities such as university-sponsored tabling events and local speaking engagements.
Service—In all our works, the Dial Center Ambassadors endeavor to provide service leadership to the Dial Center, University of Florida and local communities

There will be an ALP Information Session on March 26,2024 from 5-6PM In Rolfs 207

Applications are now open!! They are due April 7th, 2024.

Ambassador Application

Ambassador Application

Name*

UF Email Address*

Phone Number*

Please enter your cell phone or other primary contact phone number.
Major*

Classification*
What is your CURRENT classification?
Communication Studies Minor*
Have you declared a Minor in Communication Studies?
Current GPA*

What is your current Grade Point Average?
Graduation Date*

Enter the SEMESTER and YEAR in which you anticipate graduating.
Communication Studies Classes*
List each communication studies course you have taken, the semester/year taken, and the instructor's name.
Campus Involvement*
List any clubs, organizations or other activities in which you are involved on campus (current and past involvement).
Honors/Awards
If applicable, please list any academic, leadership or service honors/awards you have received.
Application Essay*
In a few paragraphs, explain why you want to be a Dial Center Ambassador and why you believe that you are a good candidate for the Ambassador Leadership Program.
Thank you for applying to be a Dial Center Ambassador! There will be an ALP Meet and Greet for all applicants Tuesday, April 16th, from 4-5PM in Rolfs 207. Business Casual attire recommended. Please confirm your availability to attend this event.

Director of ALP

Lisa Athearn, Ph.D.
Rolfs 412
352-273-2742
joniakathearn@ufl.edu

Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies