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Student Nurse Ambassador Program (SNAP)

The Student Ambassadors are student volunteers whose primary role will be to assist The School of Nursing (SN) in providing tutorial services to BSN students through the Center for Academic Success. They will also participate in recruitment programs, such as college fairs and admissions presentations at their respective high schools and/or colleges. They will host dignitaries that visit the School of Nursing, conduct campus tours, and work with the Office of the Dean and the Office of Student Affairs on special events.

The Student Ambassadors will serve as the School of Nursing's premier student liaisons. They will interface with students currently enrolled in SN programs as well as prospective students. This opportunity will afford these select students the opportunity to engage in outreach activities sponsored by The School of Nursing, UMDNJ, and the local community at-large. All ambassadors will be assigned and supervised by the Academic Support Counselor.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Student Nurse Ambassadors Program is to increase student enrollment in the UMDNJ's School of Nursing Programs and to assist nursing students to successfully graduate.

Selection Process

The students selected as Ambassadors must be nominated either by the Dean of The School of Nursing, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, the Assistant Dean for Students Affairs, a faculty member, and/or the President of the Student Government. A minimum GPA of 3.25 is required for any student wishing to be considered as an Ambassador. They must be outgoing and friendly, enjoy meeting people, and be willing to give of their time to be a part of the School of Nursing’s student leadership team.

Ambassador Requirements

School of Nursing Requirements

• Must have a minimum 3.25 Grade Point Average.
• Must have completed at one semester in Accelerated BSN Program.
  Must have received at least the grade "B" in any course prior to being qualified to tutor other BSN students.
• Must participate in CAS training prior to being allowed to tutor.

CAS Requirements

• Must tutor in the Center for Academic Success at least 2 hours per week.
• Must attend and/or participate in one (1) on- or off-campus admissions/recruitment event per semester (2-3 hours per semester).
• Must plan and coordinate one (1) workshop, retention program, or other special event for SN students per academic year.
• Must attend all Ambassador meetings.

General Requirements

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must conduct oneself professionally, whenever on the UMDNJ Campus.
• Must prove prior involvement in university and/or community-based activities.

Training

Students will be required to attend orientation and training sessions prior to serving as a student ambassador. Several sessions of two to three hours each will be offered prior to beginning the program. Periodic follow-up sessions throughout the year will also be required.