Choctaw Ambassadors

Represent MC and Help Build Our Community.

The Choctaw Ambassadors are students selected to represent MC and its students, faculty, staff, and alumni by serving as a liaison between the university and its various constituents, including the Board of Trustees, Foundation Board, alumni, current and prospective donors, parents, faculty, staff, the community-at-large, and students. They assist the university president in university advancement whenever there is a need and serve as hosts at university special events both on and off campus. Furthermore, Choctaw Ambassadors actively contribute to the university community by building internal and external relationships for its advancement. One of their key tasks is to positively and accurately communicate the MC story with all constituents.

Qualifications for Membership

• Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at MC for three semesters (excluding summer term), including the semester of selection.
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and remain in good standing at MC.
• Represent MC in a credible manner throughout the entire year.
• Attend at least 75% of required meetings and ambassador events.

• Be nominated by the MC President, Administration, Faculty, or Staff, or apply directly online.

• Participate in service opportunities as needed.

• Attend the Choctaw Ambassadors Retreat and Dinner.

• Understand and abide by the Mississippi College Choctaw Ambassadors guidelines and all policies of MC administration, including the Honor Code outlined in the Student Handbook.

Membership & Length of Term

Each spring semester, students may be selected as Ambassadors through one of two pathways: (1) nomination by MC faculty or staff followed by submission of an application, or (2) direct application accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a MC faculty or staff member.

Following selection, Ambassadors are required to attend a mandatory orientation retreat before beginning their service. They typically serve for up to three years, or until the privilege is revoked by the MC administration. Students who continue their enrollment into a fifth year may be invited to extend their service, provided they have not already completed 3.5 years in the role.

Ambassadors do not meet during the summer months but may occasionally be called upon to assist with special events or functions, depending on availability.

Throughout their term, Ambassadors are expected to represent MC with dedication and integrity. Selection is based on a demonstrated commitment to the university and the ability to make a positive contribution to its community.

Selection Process

Nomination

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Faculty & staff members are encouraged to nominate outstanding students to apply for admission into the program.

Information Session

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Nominees receive an invitation to attend an interest meeting to learn more about the program.

Application

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Applications and recommendation forms should be submitted after the interest meeting.

Reception

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Applicants attend a mixer with Foundation Staff and other Campus Representatives (such as returning ambassadors). Applicants will be assessed on characteristics such as professionalism, authenticity, warmth, hospitality, body language, conversation skills and more.

Finalists

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Ambassador selection committee will convene and select approximately 15-20 students as finalists who will be invited to continue through the process.

Interview & Selection

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Finalists will participate in an interview process. Final selections will then be made and new members will be invited to join the program.

Ambassador Application