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SGA Ambassadors

Brief History

For a number of years, the HCTC Student Government Association Ambassadors Program was known as the HCTC President’s Student Ambassadors Program. The program was later renamed and updated to reflect a broader mission. These changes were made to give students a stronger voice, increase involvement across the entire college, and build a structure that aligns more closely with student government and leadership.

Mission

The mission of the HCTC Student Government Association Ambassadors Program is to support the college’s strategic goals by empowering students to lead, serve, and represent the HCTC student body on campus and in the community.

Purpose

The HCTC Student Government Association Ambassadors Program exists to develop student leaders who actively participate in college decision-making, represent the student voice in key areas such as advancement, admissions, and student services, and lead service-learning projects that benefit both the campus and the community.

Activities

All members of the HCTC Student Government Association Ambassadors Program are responsible for assisting with the determined college activities and services. Activities vary, and some are mandatory while others are voluntary and arranged around students' schedules.

Each ambassador commits to one full year of service, which includes three hours of service activities per month. There is also a program meeting that is mandatory to attend. Ambassadors will select from activities, such as those listed below, to earn their service activities hours:

  • Contact prospective students
  • Lead campus tours
  • Provide registration assistance to peers
  • Assist with new student advising and orientations
  • Assist with recruiting events such as:
    • High school visits (road shows and area technology center visits)
    • Career, college and job fairs
  • Assist with ceremonial/social events such as:
    • Commencement
    • Reunions
    • Community club meetings, and board meetings
  • Assist with student clubs
  • Appear in college promotional materials
  • Assist with social media

Members are also responsible for assisting with the college's advocacy and policy developments and representing the student body in meetings. These activities include:

  • Review and provide student input on college policies and procedures, such as the KCTCS Code of Student Conduct
  • Provide student input on college operations to leaders
  • Represent HCTC at KCTCS student leadership summits or regional events
  • Meet with community leaders, legislators, or accreditation teams when they visit the college

Application Requirements

  • Currently enrolled at HCTC as a full-time student
  • Maintain a GPA of 3.0

Desired Attributes

  • Leadership
  • Enthusiasm and an outgoing personality
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated initiative
  • Professionalism
  • Positive attitude
  • Knowledge of HCTC
  • Involvement on campus
  • Desire to represent HCTC

Program Requirements

  • Attend at least one leadership seminar per semester.
  • Lead one community service project per year.
  • Participate in a minimum of 5 college-sponsored events per semester.
  • Participate in 2 recruitment events per semester.
  • Required to attend a one-day training session.

Benefits

Those who serve as ambassadors receive many benefits for their service to the college.

  • A scholarship of $500 per semester
  • Leadership opportunities
  • A resume-building experience
  • A complementary polo shirt, t-shirt and official college name tag
  • Certificate of appreciation signed by the college president

Application Process

To become a student ambassador, a student must:

  • Complete and submit an application
  • Submit two reference letters (This can be an employer, teacher, coach, etc.)
  • Participate in the interview process

If you have questions or comments about the HCTC Student Government Association Ambassadors Program, please email Wallace Caleb Bates, Director of Marketing & Communications.