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School of Nursing Ambassadors

The Ambassadors act as official representatives of the UMMC School of Nursing and participate in many activities throughout the year.

The 2008-09 Ambassadors were recently selected. They are:

Katese Black
Nell Blakely
Brittany Chapman
Ginny Gaines
Tatyana Griffin
Sara Jimenez
Kaity Messer
Kristen Mitchell
Morgan Walter
Lacey Williams
Kristen Wong

07-08 SON Ambassadors

Pictured from left are:
(front rowt) Ann Christopher Peacock, Mariel Carter, Brittany O'Steen
(second row) Kelli Wood, Callie Short, Jessica Harris
(third row) Jenna Culpepper, Lee Baker, Ansley Tollison, Dustin Benge
Not pictured: Hannah Young and Lauren McIntosh.

Who are the Ambassadors?
As the official student representatives of the School of Nursing, Ambassadors are involved in the following activities:

  1. Participate in recruitment events.
  2. Provide campus tours to prospective students
  3. Lead orientation groups.
  4. Serve as mentors to incoming students.
  5. Host a Fall  Event for students, faculty, and staff.
  6. Meet course requirements in a 3-hour leadership course.
  7. Receive recognition at Honors Day.

What is the selection process?
Selected during the third semester of the generic BSN program, Ambassadors must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to apply. They must complete an application with documented leadership activities and participate in an interview.

Applications are available in February through the Office of Student Affairs. Selection is made in late March.